HARRA - Houston Area Road Runners Association

HARRA - Houston Area Road Runners Association We support, coordinate activities, and advocate for all runners. All HARRA members are automatically members of the RRCA.

The official page of HARRA - an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization of runners that serves as the umbrella organization for run clubs in the Houston area. The Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA) is an all volunteer, nonprofit organization of runners dedicated to provide, support and advocate for the running community of Southeast Texas. We were founded in 1993 to promote running as a competitive sport and a healthful exercise in the greater Houston area. HARRA is an affiliate member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) and through the RRCA, we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. HARRA provides a wide variety of benefits and services to its members and to the running community, and provides the running community with a collective voice on issues that affect all runners in the Houston area. HARRA serves as the umbrella organization for many individual running clubs in the Houston area. In this role HARRA works with the clubs to coordinate and promote club activities and competitions to the benefit of the clubs, club members, and the Houston running community. Membership in HARRA is open to all regardless of age or ability. HARRA has between 2,000 and 3,000 members. Members range in ability from competitive runners who have participated in the US Olympic Trials to those who run for fitness only. HARRA's programs and services are designed for runners of all abilities.

πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ TOUR DE BAYOU IS BACK!3 Thursday. 3 Houston favorites. Let’s run! 🌳πŸ”₯πŸ“ Oct 8 β€” Spotts ParkπŸ“ Oct 15 β€” Memorial Park R...
09/20/2026

πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ TOUR DE BAYOU IS BACK!

3 Thursday. 3 Houston favorites. Let’s run! 🌳πŸ”₯

πŸ“ Oct 8 β€” Spotts Park
πŸ“ Oct 15 β€” Memorial Park Running Center
πŸ“ Oct 22 β€” White Oak / Stude Park

πŸ™Œ Big shoutout to Roger, Joel & Anna for leading the Tour!

Bring your crew and join the fun! πŸ‘Ÿ

πŸ“Έ Smile for the camera!Thank-you to Isaiah Murillo of The Murillo Armadillo Photography, our official photographer for t...
08/07/2026

πŸ“Έ Smile for the camera!

Thank-you to Isaiah Murillo of The Murillo Armadillo Photography, our official photographer for the 2026 Houston Party in the Park! πŸ™Œ

Isaiah has photographed events and runners across Houston, including work with Axelrad, We Run H-Town, the Texas Independence Relay, and the Memorial Day Murph Challenge.

If you see Isaiah out there tomorrow, give him a smile, strike a pose, and grab some photos for your social feedβ€”or simply for the memories! βš‘πŸ“Έ

Check out more of his work:
isaiahmurillophotography.pixieset.com

πŸ“… Saturday, August 8
⏰ 7:00–10:00 AM
πŸ“ Memorial Park, west of the Tennis Center

⚑ RSVP today
Help us plan enough refreshments for everyone. Register through the link in our bio or at linktr.ee/harraruns.

Tag your running crew, bring your friends, or come find your new running community! πŸ™Œ

🌟 Just 2 days to go! 🌟We’re excited to welcome more than 40 running clubs, organizations, vendors, and community partner...
08/07/2026

🌟 Just 2 days to go! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome more than 40 running clubs, organizations, vendors, and community partners to the 2026 Houston Party in the Park!

πŸ“… Saturday, August 8
πŸ•  Tent setup: 5:30–7:00 AM
πŸŽ‰ Event: 7:00–10:00 AM
πŸ“ Memorial Park, west of the Tennis Center

πŸ•οΈ Hosting a tent?

βœ”οΈ Bring your own 10x10 tent, table, chairs, and supplies.
βœ”οΈ Complete your setup before the event begins at 7:00 AM.
βœ”οΈ Find your assigned space using the numbered disc cones.
βœ”οΈ Use the HARRA and Refreshment & B**r tents as landmarks.
βœ”οΈ Need help during setup? Look for a HARRA representative.

πŸ“ Please review the event map before Saturday to confirm the layout and your tent assignment.

HARRA-affiliated run clubs receive free tent space. Other run clubs can join HARRA for just $35 per year.

If a tent fee applies and your payment is still outstanding, please submit it here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/TX/Houston/HoustonPartyinthePark

πŸƒ Runners and walkers: Tag your running crew, bring your friends, meet our event partners, or come find your new running community! πŸ™Œ

⚑ RSVP today!

Help us plan enough refreshments for everyone by registering through the link in our bio or at linktr.ee/harraruns.

Thank you for helping us celebrate, support, and connect Houston’s running community!

🀝 Come Meet Our Event Community!Whether you arrive with your running crew or come on your own, you’ll find plenty of fri...
08/06/2026

🀝 Come Meet Our Event Community!

Whether you arrive with your running crew or come on your own, you’ll find plenty of friendly faces waiting to welcome you at Houston Party in the Park!

Meet more than 40 running clubs, organizations, vendors, and community groups who will be set up throughout the event. Stop by their tents, say hello, learn about local running resources, discover new opportunities, and maybe even find your next running crew.
Runners of all ages, backgrounds, experience levels, and paces are welcome!

πŸ“… Saturday, August 8
⏰ 7:00–10:00 AM
πŸ“ Memorial Park, west of the Tennis Center
⚑ RSVP today
Help us plan enough refreshments for everyone. Register through the link in our bio or at linktr.ee/harraruns.

Bring a friend, come as you are, and join us for a morning of running, connection, and community! πŸ™Œ

πŸ’§ Hydration that works as hard as you do!Thank-you to Electrolit for supporting the 2026 Houston Party in the Park and p...
08/06/2026

πŸ’§ Hydration that works as hard as you do!

Thank-you to Electrolit for supporting the 2026 Houston Party in the Park and providing hydration to help keep Houston’s running community refreshed after their miles!

Join Electrolit and more than 40 Houston-area running clubs and organizations at this free community event. Whether you already have a running crew or are looking to find one, come meet local runners, discover new clubs, and celebrate Houston’s running community. All paces are welcome!

πŸ“… Saturday, August 8
⏰ 7:00–10:00 AM
πŸ“ Memorial Park, west of the Tennis Center

⚑ RSVP today
Help us plan enough refreshments for everyone. Register through the link in our bio or at linktr.ee/harraruns.

Tag your running crew, bring your friends, or come find your new running community! πŸ™Œ

Electrolit InstantHydration

πŸ™Œ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! πŸ™ŒHouston Party in the Park is this Saturday, and we need your help to make it a great morning for H...
08/04/2026

πŸ™Œ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! πŸ™Œ

Houston Party in the Park is this Saturday, and we need your help to make it a great morning for Houston’s running community!

Join us on Saturday, August 8, and volunteer alongside runners, clubs, and community partners at this free event for all paces.

πŸ“… Saturday, August 8
⏰ 7:00–10:00 AM
πŸ“ Memorial Park, west of the Tennis Center

Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the event. Whether you can help for one hour or the entire morning, we would love to have you on the team!

⚑ Sign up to volunteer using the link in our bio or at linktr.ee/harraruns.

Tag a friend, bring your running crew, and help us make the 2026 Houston Party in the Park a success! πŸ’™

VolunteerHouston

⚑ Active minds. Active bodies. Active Passion. πŸ’§β˜•A huge thank-you to Active Passion Coffee & Cafe  for supporting the 20...
08/03/2026

⚑ Active minds. Active bodies. Active Passion. πŸ’§β˜•

A huge thank-you to Active Passion Coffee & Cafe for supporting the 2026 Houston Party in the Park and bringing electrolytes and iced coffee to keep Houston’s runners refreshed, energized, and ready to connect!

Active Passion is more than a Houston Heights coffee shopβ€”it is a community gathering place that shares our passion for active living, real hospitality, and bringing people together.

Join Active Passion and more than 40 Houston-area running clubs and organizations at this free community event. Whether you already have a running crew or are looking to find one, come meet local runners, discover new clubs, and celebrate Houston’s running community. All paces are welcome!

πŸ“… Saturday, August 8
⏰ 7:00–10:00 AM
πŸ“ Memorial Park, west of the Tennis Center

⚑ RSVP today
Help us plan enough refreshments for everyone. Register through the link in our bio or at linktr.ee/harraruns.

Tag your running crew, bring your friends, or come find your new running community! πŸ™Œ

ActivePassion HoustonHeights

🎧 Meet the runner behind the music! 🎀This year, we’re excited to have Skai Shadow  bringing the music and energy to the ...
08/02/2026

🎧 Meet the runner behind the music! 🎀

This year, we’re excited to have Skai Shadow bringing the music and energy to the 2026 Houston Party in the Park!

As both a DJ and a runner, Skai knows how to keep Houston’s running community moving.

Join more than 40 Houston-area running clubs and organizations at this free community celebration. Meet local runners, discover new clubs, and find your running crew!

πŸ“… Saturday, August 8
⏰ 7:00–10:00 AM
πŸ“ Memorial Park, west of the Tennis Center

⚑ RSVP today through the link in our bio or at linktr.ee/harraruns.

Looking for a DJ or emcee for your next event? Book Skai Shadow:
https://www.skailive.com/contact-us

Come for the running community. Stay for the music and energy! πŸ™Œ

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ The HARRA Fall Series is coming to Houston Party in the Park! πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈOrganized by Houston’s local running clubs, these...
08/02/2026

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ The HARRA Fall Series is coming to Houston Party in the Park! πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

Organized by Houston’s local running clubs, these races are the perfect tune-ups for the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon.

Stop by the race tents to meet the organizers, learn more, and sign up!

πŸ“ Meet the Races and Clubs

🌲 Road Kill 5K XC β€” Hardloop
πŸš€ Space City 10-Miler β€” BARC
πŸ™οΈ UTHealth Houston Half Marathon β€” Houston Striders
⭐ Houston 25K β€” HMSA
🏁 Coach Andy Stewart’s 30K & 10K β€” Houston Harriers

πŸ† Want to compete in the HARRA Fall Series?

Become a HARRA member to earn points and compete for:

β€’ Club Competition
β€’ Team Competition
β€’ Ironfoot recognition
β€’ Runner of the Season awards

Join or renew your HARRA membership at linktr.ee/harraruns.

πŸ“… Saturday, August 8
⏰ 7:00–10:00 AM
πŸ“ Memorial Park, west of the Tennis Center

Come meet the clubs, discover your next race, and get ready for fall racing season!

⚑ RSVP through the link in our bio or at linktr.ee/harraruns.

πŸƒ Looking for your running crew?Come meet more than 40 Houston-area running clubs and organizations at the 2026 Houston ...
08/02/2026

πŸƒ Looking for your running crew?

Come meet more than 40 Houston-area running clubs and organizations at the 2026 Houston Party in the Park!

Whether you’re new to running, looking for training partners, searching for a club that matches your pace, or simply hoping to meet more runners, this free community event is the perfect place to connect.

All paces and experience levels are welcome!

πŸ“… Saturday, August 8
⏰ 7:00–10:00 AM
πŸ“ Memorial Park, west of the Tennis Center

⚑ RSVP today
Help us plan enough refreshments for everyone. Register through the link in our bio or at linktr.ee/harraruns.

Come meet local clubs, make new friends, and find the running community that feels right for you! πŸ™Œ

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