Animal lovers like you are creating a more humane Houston! Join us for our 44th Annual K9 Fun Run + Walk! In addition to raising essential funds to support our lifesaving work, it’s an opportunity for animal lovers to join together to make a lifesaving difference for pets and wildlife in need. Join a community that is committed to creating a more humane Houston for animals and the people who love them.
We will have two in-person packet pickup locations. Attend our packet pickup party, location and date TBD, or pickup at the Houston Humane Society.
SHIRT SIZE IS NOT GUARANTEED AFTER EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ON APRIL 17TH. They will be first come first serve on the day of the event, if you did not register before this date.
Houston Humane Society Alum, here is your chance to showcase your transformation! One of the greatest reminders of each donation's impact is the heartwarming updates to see how our HHS pets are doing months or years after adoption. Sign up for this year's parade here.
Does your dog have the cutest costume? Enter your dog into the costume contest for your chance to support homeless animals and win special treats and prizes for you and your pet! Sign up for this year's costume contest here.
May 16, 2026
Distance — 1.2 Miles
Type — Running
05:00
$60.00
May 16, 2026
Distance — Alumni Parade
Type — Running
09:00
$5.00
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Distance — Costume Contest
Type — Running
09:00
$5.00
May 16, 2026
Distance — Race Spectator
Type — Running
09:00
$20.00
May 16, 2026
Distance — 2K
Type — Running
09:30
$45.00
May 16, 2026
Distance — 2K
Type — Running
09:30
$40.00
May 16, 2026
Distance — 2K
Type — Running
09:30
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Houston.
Houston is a sprawling port city in Southeastern Texas. An oil boom and continuing international immigration has brought explosive growth to the city, and it is now the fifth largest metropolitan area in the United States and the most diverse large city since 2021. While at first glance, the city appears to be a 9-5 central business district surrounded by a sea of suburbs and strip malls, there are many hidden gems to be discovered.
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