Alex's 5K Run/Walk

05/05/2026

Czech President Petr Pavel runs (in an Alex's 5K shirt) with Finnish President Alexander Stubb in Prague!

Has to be true...it's on Strava!

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Máme prezidenta, který vezme svůj finský protějšek prezidenta Alexandera Stubba v Praze běhat 👍😎🇨🇿

11/24/2025

11/10/2025

The 2nd place awards are at Fleet Feet Greenbriar. They are in a separate box from the other unclaimed awards. Please ask them to look for them.

11/09/2025

THE 15TH ANNUAL ALEX'S 5K IS HISTORY!

Thank you all!

We are very grateful to our participants, sponsors and volunteers for making our event a success.

Results and photos: https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/TX/Houston/Alexs5K

RESULTS
Missed picking up your award?

Award tiles (including all 2nd place awards) can be picked up from Fleet Feet - Greenbriar.

Issues with your result? Contact Run Houston Timing

PHOTOS

FREE Downloadable race photos courtesy of Bernard Castro and Hardeep Thind!

Search with your name/bib number for your photos!

10/31/2025

COUNTDOWN TO RACE DAY - November 1st!

Signup on or before Oct. 31st - 11:59PM to SAVE!

Online Registration open till Nov. 1st, 8AM

Race Venue: Avondale House!


PACKET PICKUP:

Friday Oct 31, 11AM - 6PM: Fleet Feet - Greenbriar, 4205 Greenbriar Dr., Houston, TX 77005

Race Day November 1, 6:45 - 8AM, Avondale House, 3737 O’Meara Dr., Houston, TX 77025

Not able to attend, but want to participate? Sign up for the virtual option.

Not able to run, but want to participate? Please volunteer! (There are some volunteer opportunities that can be done before or after the run).

All this and more! Most importantly, all net proceeds go to autism charities: Autism Speaks Houston, The Westview School, and Avondale House.

https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/TX/Houston/Alexs5K?aflt_token=Y5kRfrHK3gdJC1NnCXPhC37FuEeOWdqL

10/31/2025

Alex’s 5K & Kids K Packet Pickup starts today!.
Friday October 31, 11-6PM: Fleet Feet - Greenbriar, 4502 Greenbriar Dr., Houston, TX 77005

Race Day: Saturday November 02 (6:30-7:45AM) Avondale House, 3737 O’Meara Dr, Houston, TX 77025.
We are looking forward to seeing you at Alex’s 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ K! Thanks for supporting our cause: to raise money and awareness for autism charities in our area. .
Our beneficiaries: Avondale House, , The Westview School and . Autism Speaks Houston
Feet Houston

10/29/2025

COUNTDOWN TO RACE DAY - November 1st!

Signup on or before Oct. 31st - 11:59PM to SAVE!

Online Registration open till Nov. 1st, 8AM

Race Venue: Avondale House.

It’s Halloween Weekend! Feel free to run in costume!

PACKET PICKUP:

Friday October 31, 11AM - 6PM: Fleet Feet - Greenbriar, 4205 Greenbriar Dr., Houston, TX 77005

Race Day November 1, 6:45 - 8AM, Avondale House, 3737 O’Meara Dr., Houston, TX 77025

Not able to attend, but want to participate? Sign up for the virtual option.

Not able to run, but want to participate? Please volunteer! (There are some volunteer opportunities that can be done before or after the run).

All this and more! Most importantly, all net proceeds go to autism charities: Autism Speaks Houston, The Westview School, and Avondale House.

10/22/2025

Alex’s 5k is only 10 days away, but who Was Alex?

Alex Jamrich, the namesake of this race, had autism* and passed away just short of his 18th birthday.

It has been said “If you’ve met one individual with autism, you’ve met one individual with autism.”

But what was Alex like?

Alex met all the early developmental milestones. He was very social and started to speak - he even knew words in two languages!

But between 15 to 18 months, he gradually stopped talking and withdrew. He struggled to understand what was said to him.

Alex remained completely non-verbal the rest of his life.

Alex had a smile that would light up a room. He was affectionate with his parents and caretakers despite his communication challenges.

Alex loved LEGOs. (You may see LEGOs at the race...) He loved music. He loved water.

Alex was not an adventurous eater. He loved milk and all manner of “beige” foods (chips, bread, french fries, etc), but eventually learned to appreciate tuna and fajitas.

Alex was a student at Avondale House, where they helped him manage challenging behaviors so that he could learn.

Alex was loved and his memory lives on in this race.

“*Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 31 children and 1 in 45 adults in the United States today.”

Learn more about autism from Autism Speaks

Our race benefits Autism Speaks Houston, Avondale House, and The Westview School

https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/TX/Houston/Alexs5K

10/22/2025

Alex's 5k is only 10 days away, but who Was Alex?

Alex Jamrich, the namesake of this race, had autism* and passed away just short of his 18th birthday.

It has been said "If you've met one individual with autism, you've met one individual with autism."

But what was Alex like?

Alex met all the early developmental milestones. He was very social and started to speak - he even knew words in two languages!

But between 15 to 18 months, he gradually stopped talking and withdrew. He struggled to understand what was said to him.

Alex remained completely non-verbal the rest of his life.

Alex had a smile that would light up a room. He was affectionate with his parents and caretakers despite his communication challenges.

Alex loved LEGOs. (You may see LEGOs at the race...) He loved music. He loved water.

Alex was not an adventurous eater. He loved milk and all manner of "beige" foods (chips, bread, french fries, etc), but eventually learned to appreciate tuna and fajitas.

Alex was a student at Avondale House, where they helped him manage challenging behaviors so that he could learn.

Alex was loved and his memory lives on in this race.

"*Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 31 children and 1 in 45 adults in the United States today."

Learn more about autism from Autism Speaks

Our race benefits Autism Speaks Houston, Avondale House, and The Westview School

https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/TX/Houston/Alexs5K

10/06/2025

Looming deadline: Price increase Monday, Oct. 6 at 11:59PM!
Run for autism charity! All net proceeds support our beneficiaries: Autism Speaks Houston, The Westview School, and Avondale House.

Terrific kids race and post race activities!
Prize $$ for top Open and Masters men and women!
Fast, flat course!

https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/Alexs5K