Registration and Changes
Yes! Every participant will get a commemorative medal and shirt with their registration.
Participants will have until 2 weeks prior to the race to change their shirt (giveaway) size on RunSignUp. You can find out how to update it online here.
If it is within two weeks of the race, we allow every participant the opportunity to pick up the shirt size they’ve ordered during registration. If you’d like to exchange your shirt size, please bring your unworn shirt to the Registration tent after the event concludes. If your size is available, we are more than happy to exchange it for you.
Yes! Participants will have until 2 weeks prior to the race to gift their registration to another person. Please note that both the initial transfer and completed registration by the party being gifted the registration must be completed prior to this deadline. There is a $9.95 charge (plus any applicable taxes and fees) to do this, which will be applied to the person gifting their registration. Any add-ons will also be gifted along with the registration.
You can find how to transfer online here.
Requests after the deadline will be considered but are not guaranteed.
If you are a pacer or the guide of an Adaptive Athlete and need to transfer your registration to another individual, please contact support@hrcra.com and include the event name, the first name, last name and email associated with your registration, and the first name, last name, and email of the individual the registration should be transferred to in the communication. Please ensure the subject line contains the phrase 'Pacer Transfer' or 'Guide Transfer' and the event name.
Yes! You may upgrade or downgrade your event distance or change to virtual. This can be done online at least 2 weeks prior to the race. You will be required to pay the difference when upgrading your registration, and refunds are not issued if you downgrade your event.
You can find out how to transfer online here.
Requests after the deadline will be considered but are not guaranteed and can be made using the Contact Us page.
If you would like to change your race on-site (before the race begins), visit the registration/packet pick-up tent on-site at the event. If you decide to not run the full distance mid-race, please notify the staff at the timing tent at the start/finish line after you finish.
Yes! You can transfer to another currently available Houston or Lonestar Running Company race as long as the transfer is completed at least 2 weeks prior to the race you are transferring out of. A $9.95 race transfer fee will be deducted from the credit used to register for the new race. The credit used to register for the new race is equal to the amount you paid for your race registration and add-ons (excluding any processing fees and taxes). There will be no refund or rollover for any unused credit.
You can find out how to transfer online here.
Requests after the deadline will be considered but are not guaranteed and can be made using the Contact Us page.
You have the option to defer your race entry to next year's race as long as it is done at least 2 weeks prior to the current year's race. There is a $9.95 charge (plus any applicable taxes and fees) to do this. Please note we do not allow deferrals for $0 entries and a registration can only be deferred once.
You can find out how to defer online here.
When the race opens for the next year, you will be able to claim your deferral in the form of a one-time credit equal to the amount you paid for your deferred race registration and add-ons (excluding any processing fees and taxes). There will be no refund or rollover for any unused credit.
You can find out how to claim a deferral online here.
Requests made through the Contact Us page after this deadline will be considered but are not guaranteed.
When the race opens for the next year, you will be able to claim your deferral in the form of a one-time credit equal to the amount you paid for your deferred race registration and add-ons (excluding any processing fees and taxes). There will be no refund or rollover for any unused credit.
Yes! Parents are welcome to run alongside their child even if they are not registered for the Kids & Family 1K or another event. Please note that only registered participants will receive a bib, shirt, and medal.
For Adaptive Athletes with guides in distances of 5K or greater, the guide MUST register for the same event using the link included with the athlete's registration, selecting the "GUIDE" version of the event, and entering the athlete's name as the person they will be guiding. Guides are not eligible for overall or age group awards.
Complimentary guide registrations do not include a chip-timed result, participant shirt, or finisher medal. Guides who would like to receive these items may add them during registration for a discounted rate. If a guide chooses not to purchase the add-on, they will need to go to the Volunteer tent race morning to get a generic, untimed 'Guide' bib to wear during the race.
Complimentary guide entries are limited to one guide per Adaptive Athlete unless otherwise approved by race management. Guides are expected to remain with and support their athlete throughout the event. While Adaptive Athletes are welcome to register for distances less than 5K, complimentary guide registration and the potential for separate Adaptive Athlete divisions and awards are only available for distances of 5K or greater.
If you need to transfer your guide registration to another individual, please contact support@hrcra.com and include the event name, the first name, last name and email associated with your registration, and the first name, last name, and email of the individual the registration should be transferred to in the communication. Please ensure the subject line contains the phrase 'Guide Transfer' and the event name.
For groups registering 5 or more people at once, we offer a $5 discount per registrant for all races of 5K or greater. This multi-person discount is automatically applied during the registration process once 5 or more registrants are added.
Please Note: Since registrations for races shorter than a 5K do not count towards the multi-person discount, any registrations for such races will need to be completed separately in order for RunSignUp to apply the discount. Discounts cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts.
You are able to update your shipping address up until the date of your event. You can find out how to do it through RunSignUp by clicking here.
We are not responsible for items that are returned or rejected due to an incorrect or incomplete address. You will be charged an additional fee if any items need to be reshipped.
Packet Pick-Up
Click here to check out the Packet Pick-Up section of the Event Details for the most up-to-date information.
You have two options. You may send someone to pick up your packet on your behalf, or you can purchase Race Day Packet Pick-Up through the add-ons feature in RunSignUp for an additional cost.
How to add Race Day Packet Pick-Up:
Yes! If you cannot make it to packet pick-up, you can send a friend to pick it up for you.
If you or a friend cannot make it, we offer Race Day Packet Pick-Up for just $15. This allows you to grab your race packet and t-shirt on race morning. We understand it’s not always easy to attend our scheduled packet pickups, so this option ensures you’re ready to run without the hassle.
Yes, you can! We do ask that if you are picking up for a group of 6 or more, you send us the list at least 3 days beforehand to allow us to pre-pull the packets for you.
You can use the Contact Us form linked in the header to send the following information for the group or team and each individual you will be picking up for.
- Group or Team Name
- First and Last Name
- DOB
- Gender
- Event (5K, 10K, etc.)
You do not! We waive Race Day Packet Pick-Up fees for Kids & Family 1K races. Feel free to pick up packets for the Kids & Family 1K at packet pick-up or on race day at no extra charge.
Race Day
Click here to check out the Location section of the Event Details for the most up-to-date information.
Click here to check out the Parking section of the Event Details for the most up-to-date information.
Gear Check will be available for participants to leave items while running. The Gear Check tent in post-race will be open from 6:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Items not claimed will be donated after the event.
Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome! We kindly ask that you follow runner etiquette by starting toward the back of the crowd to help ensure a safe race for everyone.
Rollerblades and other skates are not allowed on the course.
Bicycles may only be used by registered guides, bike medics, and event staff.
For safety and liability reasons, dogs are not permitted on the course. However, you’re welcome to bring your furry friend to enjoy the post-race festivities with you!
Yes, headphones are allowed. For your safety, please stay alert to course signage, announcements, and other participants while running.
Hydration stations will be available approximately every 1.5-2 miles. Each station will have water & electrolytes. Restrooms will be available on course, just past the water stations approximately every 2 miles.
Yes, our timing partner, Laurel, will provide live tracking throughout the race.
Check out Event Info -> Timing & Results for more information.
There is a QR code on the race bibs that will direct you to your race results or you can click the Results link in the header. Results for each race will be posted during the event.
The time limit is 2 hours for the 5K/10K and 3.5 hours for the Half Marathon.
Yes, we love our walkers! You are more than welcome to walk or run; our time cut off is 2 hours for the 5K/10K and 3.5 hours for the Half Marathon.
Yes, pacers will be available for the following finishing times:
1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, 2:40, 2:50, 3:00, and 3:30.
Policies and Extras
You can check out the Sponsorship Info page linked in the header or email sponsor@hrcra.com to get more information.
We do not offer refunds. However, Race Insurance is available through RunSignUp at the time of registration. This optional coverage allows you to request a refund directly through RunSignUp if you’re unable to attend. Please note: Race Insurance must be purchased during registration and cannot be added afterward, as it is a third-party service.
View the full refund policy under Resources -> Refund Policy and see other FAQ questions for potential options to transfer your registration to another individual or defer to the next year.
An Adaptive Athlete uses adaptive equipment such as a wheeler or has a mobility, visual, or hearing impairment that necessitates a guide running or cycling alongside them. For distances of 5K or greater, you will be able to designate yourself as an Adaptive Athlete during the registration process and receive information for registering a guide, if applicable. We often will have Adaptive Athletes start races a few minutes earlier than other participants. Make sure to check the schedule and pay attention to announcements on race day for any adjusted start times!
The addition of separate divisions and overall awards for Adaptive Athletes participating in distances of 5K or greater will be determined based on participation levels.
Sometimes, there are weather events beyond our control. But if there is a threat of more severe weather, we will have two 30-minute delays. After two delays, if race officials determine the course is unsafe because of weather conditions, race officials may cancel, delay, or change the event in case of extreme weather or other conditions that may affect the safety and health of participants. This will be communicated via email, social, and text messages.
Visit the web page below - (https://requestmyrefund.com/fanshield/refund). We recommend selecting the “File A Refund Request” at the bottom of the confirmation email if you paid for RegShield Insurance when registering for the race.
Yes! We offer referral rewards for those registering for our events, excluding the 1-mile and Kids & Family Runs. When you register for one of our events, you’ll receive a unique referral link in your confirmation email that you can share with friends and family.
You can earn the below rewards when others register using your link at least 2 weeks before your event date!
- Refer 5 participants and receive a $20 refund
- For every additional 10 registrations after your first 5, you’ll earn an additional $20 refund
