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RACE DAY
Saturday, January 30th, 2027
Location: St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital at 20171 Chasewood Park Dr. Houston, TX 77070
Lace Up. Show Up. Every Beat Matters!
Join us Saturday, January 30th, 2027, at St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital for the inaugural Every Beat Matters 5K & Fun Run!
Whether you're chasing a personal best, running with friends, or bringing the family, come enjoy a morning of running, friendly competition, music, and community fun!
Race Highlights:
5K Run/Walk and 1K Family Fun Run
Music, vendors, and family-friendly actiities
Running clubs, fitness groups, and teams welcome
A great cause behind every step!
Every registration benefits iHOPE-Kids, helping provide lifesaving CPR/AED training, AED access, and genetic testing for families affected by sudden cardiac events. Grab your running crew, lace up, and join us at the starting line! Every Beat Matters. Every Step Helps.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE: Saturday, January 30th, 2027
7:15 AM: Same day registration & packet pickup
8:15 AM: 1K Fun Run Start
8:30 AM: 5k Start
10:00 AM: Awards
Events
Family/Kids Fun Run (1K)
Every Beat Matters.
Heart conditions can affect young people who appear completely healthy.
The Every Beat Matters 5K & Fun Run brings our community together to raise awareness, support families, and help iHOPE-Kids provide resources, testing, education, and research to find answers when they are needed most.
iHOPE-Kids, A Ray of Hope Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preventing sudden cardiac death in children and young adults affected by rare and often undiagnosed heart-rhythm disorders. Founded in memory of Baby Ray Skaggs, whose death remains unexplained, iHOPE-Kids unites families, physicians, and researchers to advance awareness, research, genetic testing, CPR education, and lifesaving resources for at-risk children and their families.
Each year, thousands of children experience cardiac arrest — many without warning, and many families left without answers. A child can appear perfectly healthy while carrying an inherited heart condition that puts them, and their relatives, at risk. Through research, education, and family support, iHOPE-Kids is working to change that outcome.
Family of Baby Ray Skaggs
Answers Can Save Lives
Free Educational CPR training helps families learn CPR and AED skills in the event of a cardiac arrest
iHOPE-Kids Helps families gain access to AEDs. Above is a photo of Gabby, an iHOPE-Kids Youth Ambassador, who was honored at her uncle's workplace with a portable AED
Access to genetic and medical testing can help families find answers when every second matters
What To Expect
Custom T-Shirt
Every participant receives a custom event shirt.
Finisher Medal
5K and Fun Run participants recieve a commemorative finisher medal.
Community Activities
Enjoy vendors, music, and family-friendly activities through race day!
Give Back
Your participation helps iHOPE-Kids raise awareness and provide resources for children and families affected by life-threatening heart conditions.
Donate to Reach Our Goal!
$4,730
Raised of $10,000
Events
Family/Kids Fun Run (1K)
Top Fundraisers
Top Individuals (17)
View AllThe Monkmeyers
$3,600.00 raised of $5,000.00
Lynae Canales
$200.00 raised
Mita Chesser
$200.00 raised
Team Fiegel
$100.00 raised of $2,500.00
Heidi's Heart Heroes
$50.00 raised of $2,500.00
Support this campaign!
Donate NowAge Groups for 5k Run
- Under 7
- 7-10
- 11-13
- 14-17
- 18-24
- 25-30
- 31-40
- 41-50
- 50+
Help Us Make Every Beat Matter
Support an event dedicated to raising awareness of life-threatening heart conditions and providing resources to children and families.
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Our Community Sponsors
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Ally Medical Emergency Room
