New Year, Same Pavement
The Why?
Grab your favorite people, lace up your sneakers and join in 5k or 10k of fun at Ellington Airport. Runners, walkers and strollers are invited to ‘get their steps in’ on THE RUNWAY!!!
Run ceremony begins at 8:00a.m., no running will start after 9:00a.m.
Your registration fee will be invested back into the community. All money raised through this City of Houston Combined Municipal Campaign benefits Wings of Compassion - Houston Airports which provides scholarships and assistance for airport employees and their families during times of need. To learn more, click here. Wings of Compassion - Houston Airports
Much like the history being made at the Houston Spaceport, Houston Airports is blazing trails at this charity run, an annual event at our airport. First place finishers for male and female in each event will receive a prize. Sponsors with highest group participation receive a prize.
Other ways you can offer support: Donate and/or volunteer!
FAQ's
There is no time limit, however we will not be allowing late show-ups. We will be having a rolling start that will end promptly at 9:00a.m.
Yes, parking is free.
Yes, we will have several water stations throughout the course.
Yes, we will have porta-potties near the start/finish area.
No, dogs are not allowed on the course.
Yes, headphones/earbuds are allowed during the race.
Yes, we prefer to make the process smooth and quick. We ask that you either have a print out of their registration confirmation or the QR code that is provided in their confirmation e-mail.
Parking is located on a shorter runway. You will be directed by our volunteers on where to park once you enter the airfield.
Please note that any late registrations (February 14, 2027 and on) will not come with a shirt, however finisher medals will be provided.
Packet pick-up will be available at multiple locations and days, which is TBD at this time.
At this time we cannot determine if race day registration will be available. Please check back for further updates closer to the run day.
We will not have a gear check this year.
They will be located on the runway however, adjustments of start and finish may vary. Please check back closer to run day.
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Race Location
Ellington Airport/ Spaceport
6011 Farley rd
Houston, TX 77034 US
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