Event Description
2026 Komen Houston Race for the Cure
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Sam Houston Park, Houston, TX
Join us downtown at Sam Houston Park and experience our Komen Houston Race for the Cure 5K along Allen Parkway with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop! Whether you walk, run or participate virtually, ending breast cancer needs all of us.
Event Day Details
Sam Houston Park
1000 Bagby St.
Houston, TX
77002
Schedule
6:15 a.m. | Check-in and on-site registration opens
7:00 a.m. | Pathway of Hope/Survivor Parade
7:30 a.m. | Opening Ceremonies
8:00 a.m. | Competitive 5K Begins
Local Event FAQs
Adult: $45
Virtual Adult: $55
Youth (under 18): $35
Virtual Youth (under 18) $45
*The additional $10 fee for virtual participants covers t-shirt mailing costs.
How long is the Race? The Race is approximately three miles. You may also choose to walk/run a one-mile route.
Can I bring my dog(s) to the event? For the safety of event participants, only service animals will be allowed at the event.
Can I walk the Race? Absolutely!
Why We Race
Mary's Story
I’ve lost an aunt to breast cancer and over the years, some of my very best friends on my team have gone through a diagnosis. While I hate adding names to my Race bib, I know the money I raise supports crucial work to help find the cures to end breast cancer.
-Mary R.
Shirts/Packet Pick-up
2026 Race Shirt
Every registered participant will receive an event T-shirt. Shirts for survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer will be in special colors to recognize their role in our event.
Packet Pick-Up
DICK's Sporting Goods
2131 Post Oak Blvd
Houston, TX 77056
Dates:
Saturday, Sept 26th: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, Sept 27th: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday, Oct 1st: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, Oct 2nd: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Shirt sizes at Packet Pick-Up(s) and on Race morning are not guaranteed.
Team Captain News & Timing Info
Purchase the $10 timing chip/selected the 5K Route option at registration to receive a timing chip and be eligible for rewards.
Captain’s Corner
Join us virtually every Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
7/29 - Captain’s Corner
8/5 - Growing Your Team
8/12 - Fundraising Made Simple
8/26 - Boost Your impact
9/2 - Ask The Experts
9/9 - Ask The Expert
9/16 - Road To The Event
9/23 - In-Person Captain’s Kick-Off Event @ Health Museum
Activities for Survivors and Those Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
This event is a celebration of the strength and resilience of our entire breast cancer community, especially people living with living with metastatic breast cancer. We honor these members of our community at:
Pathway of Hope/Survivor Parade | 7:30 a.m. in the designated survivor lane at the start line
Hope Village Celebration | 10:00 a.m. in Sam Houston Park

Contact Form
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Event Location
Sam Houston Park
1000 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Houston, TX 77002 US
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