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Houston Party in the Park

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About the Event

Join us on August 9th for the 2025 edition of Houston Party in the Park presented by HARRA!

This is a free community event. All paces welcome! 
The event will take place on Saturday, August 9th, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the grass just west of the Tennis Center at Memorial Park. Expect a day filled with fun and enjoyment, including free refreshments such as watermelon, Gatorade, beverages, and live music.

 

RSVP to help us estimate the refreshments needed for the event. Donations are optional and will be used to fund free events hosted by running clubs collaborating with HARRA. As the umbrella running organization in the Houston area, our goal is to support and highlight running clubs in our community.

 

Member clubs are also invited to bring their tents for free to showcase their groups. Please check the Tent Space Reservation section for details.

 

Community Runs

🌞 Morning Run Schedule – Party in the Park

📍 Meeting Point: All runs start in front of the Party in the Park Arch, unless otherwise noted.

7:00 AM – Houston Harriers 1 Loop Challenge, presented by Coach Andy Stewart’s 30K/10K
Start your morning strong with a group run led by the Houston Harriers.
Note: All participants will get entered into a raffle to win a free entry to the 30K.

7:30 AM - The Woodlands Galloway Training Program
Join The Woodlands Galloway T.P. for a run/walk loop in one or two pace groups: 
11:00-13:00 and 14:00-15:00 min/mile.

7:45 AM – Club Open Mic Session I
📍 In front of the HARRA Tent
Share your voice during our first Open Mic session (3-minute slots).
📩 RSVP with Felipe: felipe@harra.org

8:00 AM – Houston Striders 5K Run
Join the Houston Striders for a community 5K.

8:30 AM – Chevron Houston Marathon Kids Run (1-Mile & 3-Mile)
Hosted by @chevronhoustonmarathon RunHou Ambassadors and HMF HEROs.
Fun runs for kids of all ages!

9:15 AM – Club Open Mic Session II
📍 In front of the HARRA Tent
Another chance to grab the mic and share your thoughts!
📩 RSVP with Felipe: felipe@harra.org

9:45 AM – Closing & Raffle
We’ll wrap up with thank-yous, community shout-outs, and exciting prize giveaways!

 
🎶 Main Event: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Live DJ + Music Zone
Enjoy music, dancing, and good vibes to celebrate our Houston running community.

Please join us!

 

Volunteer

Help from volunteers is what makes this event a success each year! We need help with setup, tear down, food and beverage service.  Please volunteer for a shift HERE.

HARRA members receive credit for the VVIP Volunteer program. We thank you in advance.

Races Offered

Duo Wheeler - 10K

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Duo Wheeler - 5K

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GUIDE - 10K

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GUIDE - 5K

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Handcyclists - 10K

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Handcyclists - 5K

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Mobility Impaired - 10K

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Mobility Impaired - 5K

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Visually Impaired - 10K

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Visually Impaired - 5K

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Wheeler - 10K

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Wheeler - 5K

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10k Run

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5k Run

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5k Virtual

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Houston Party in the Park - Individual RSVP

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Run Club/Vendor/Sponsor Tent Space RSVP

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07:00

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Virtual 10K

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Distance — Virtual 10K

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Kids + Family Fun Run

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Distance — 1K

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Houston.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 25.5° / 34.9°
wb_sunny 29.6° / 37.9°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 8.7 /
water_drop 70.9%

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