Shire / Giant Texas 5K Fun Run

The Shire / Giant Texas 5K Fun Run is the ONLY fun run in the distillery district of the historic Houston East End! Join us on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, and celebrate afterwards at the Shire and Giant Texas Distilleries. The course is officially measured and USATF certified, and the race is chip-timed.

The event benefits The Village Connect (TVC), a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to aiding the 3000+ people teetering on homelessness in Houston, TX. Come run for a good cause!

Race t-shirts guaranteed to racers registered by January 23rd, 2025.

Due to TABC laws, hard liquor will not be available until after 10:00am.

Registration Fees (thru Jan 23rd):  

5K:  $35

5K + distillery tasting wristband: $45

Registration Fees (after Jan 23rd):  

5K:  $40

5K + distillery tasting wristband: $50

Sleep-In Supporter:

$20

Can’t get up that early? Don’t sweat it!!! Show your support from the comfort of home in your PJs!

Award Categories:

Age Divisions:  Male & Female

Under 19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70+

Medals also awarded for top Male and Female, Master's Male and Female

Early Packet Pick-Up: Friday, February 7th

Shire Distilling

1010 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77020

Morning of the race:

Giant Texas Distillery

5610 Clinton Dr
Houston, TX US 77020

Race Day Schedule: 

·         8:00am: Check in begins. Online registration only (no cash)

·         9:00am: Race Start

·         9:30am: Post Race Party Begins

Race Route

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