Rodeo Run

Feb. 23, 2019

Run for a cause! Proceeds from the event benefit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. The 2018 Rodeo Run had more than 8,900 participants in the wheelchair race, 10K race and 5K fun run/walk. Since 1988, nearly $5 million has been contributed to the Rodeo.

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Packet Pickup

Kroger
1035 N Shepherd Dr.
Houston, TX 77008
(N Shepherd Dr. and 11th Street)

  • Saturday, Feb. 16 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, Feb. 21 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Friday, Feb. 22 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Race Day Packet Pickup:
(tent will be located off Allen Pkwy. at the Sabine Street Bridge)
  • Saturday, Feb. 23 - 6:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Team Packet Pick Up

If you plan to pick up packets for your team, please fill out the form linked below and return it to run@rodeohouston.com by 5 p.m. the evening before you plan to pick up packets. Also, please make sure your team knows that you are picking up their packets and that they do not need to make plans to do it themselves.





2018 Rodeo Run Photos

RodeoRun_2017

How to Participate




Walk/Run

Enjoy downtown Houston by participating in the 10k or 5k! The event starts at the corner of Walker and Bagby and ends with a post race party near Eleanor Tinsley Park.

Sleep In

Can’t make it to the event? You can support the Rodeo Run and receive an official event T-shirt without breaking a sweat by signing up for the Sleep-In option!

Donate

Support a good cause, and donate to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund, supporting education right here in Texas!

2019 Schedule

Please arrive no later than ONE (1) hour before the start of your registered event. Event start times are as follows:

TIME EVENT
9:10 a.m. 10K Wheelchair
9:20 a.m. 10K Timed
9:35 a.m. 5K Timed
9:35 a.m. Untimed 5K (line up behind timed 5K participants)
10 a.m. Downtown Rodeo Parade

Event Details

Early bird pricing ($30) valid through Jan. 15, 2019.

EVENT COST EARLY BIRD START TIME DESCRIPTION
Wheelchair Race $35 $30 9:10 a.m.
 Brakes and helmets required.
No hand crank/cycle wheelchairs.
Performance shirt
Timed 10k (Elite) $35 $30 9:20 a.m.
 In order to qualify for the fast wave, you must confirm that you are able to finish at a pace faster than 7:00 minutes/mile (male participants) or 8:00 minutes/mile (female participants).
Must provide previous race to qualify.
Participants receive a bib with timing chip.
Performance shirt
Timed 10k $35 $30 9:20 a.m.
 Participants receive a bib with timing chip.
Performance shirt
Timed 5K $35 $30 9:35 a.m. Participants receive a bib with timing chip.
Performance shirt
Untimed 5K $35 $30 9:35 a.m. Participants do NOT receive a timing chip with their bib.
Performance shirt
Sleep-in Option $30 - Sleep in Performance shirt
Donor Your chosen amount - - Donation amount of your choosing will support the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Educational Fund.



Post Race Party

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Eleanor Tinsley Park

Participants and supporters are invited to Eleanor Tinsley Park after the race for a fun celebration of the morning's race and supporting the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The Family Fun Zone will have food, entertainment and more.



Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

  • How do I change my registration information after I have already registered and paid?
    Please contact run@rodeohouston.com with any changes. Include the name of the registrant(s), email used for registration, what event(s) and/or information you wish to update or change.

  • How do I create a team?
    You may create a team or group through the registration process via rodeohouston.com/rodeorun. If you wish to create a corporate team or experience an issue, please contact run@rodeohouston.com

    Teams of 4 or more participants can be considered a group and can request group packet pickup

  • How much does it cost to participate in Rodeo Run?
    Registration for the wheelchair race, 10K and 5K events is $35.
    Early Bird Registration is valid through Jan. 15 at $30 per participant.
    Sleep-in Option registration is $30. No finisher medal is awarded to these participants.

  • When does registration close?
    Participants can register online at rodeohouston.com/rodeorun until 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22. You may also register in person during any of the official packet pickup times.

    NEW FOR 2019: Untimed race day registration and packet pickup will be available. This will include a bib without a timing chip and a shirt. The registration/packet pickup tent will be off Allen Parkway at the Sabine Street Bridge.

  • What is the difference between a donor and the sleep-in option?
    A donor may give any amount directly to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Educational Fund. Donors may also be participants in the Rodeo Run, while choosing to donate more than the registration fee. If just a donation is provided, no official Rodeo Run t-shirt or finisher’s medal will be provided, and the donation is tax deductible. Sleep-in packets will be mailed only. They will not be avaliable to pick up at packet pickup.

    The $30 Sleep-In Option allows patrons to receive an official Rodeo Run performance shirt, but not a finisher's medal. The Sleep-In Option is not tax deductible.

  • How much should I donate?
    The amount is determined by the donor.

  • Where does my money go?
    Your registration fee and/or Sleep-in Option purchase benefits the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. Since 1932, the Show has committed more than $475 million to the youth of Texas through scholarships and educational support. Rodeo Run has been a contributor to the Show’s mission since 1988.

    Your donation (separate from registration fee or Sleep-in Option purchase) directly benefits the Rodeo’s Educational Fund.

  • How should I expect to receive my race packet and shirt?
    All participants may pick up their packet during official Packet Pickup assigned dates. The official pre-event Packet Pickup details will be provided as soon as available.

    Teams of 4 or more people can be considered for group packet pickup. Please use this form and email to run@rodeohouston.com.

    NEW FOR 2019: Untimed race day registration and packet pickup will be available. This will include a bib without a timing chip and a shirt. The registration/packet pickup tent will be off Allen Parkway at the Sabine Street Bridge.

  • Can someone else pick up my packet?
    Yes. If the owner of the packet agrees, the person picking up their information will need the name of the participant and email used for registration, so that we can look up the accurate bib number.

    Kroger | 1035 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, Texas 77008
    • Saturday, Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Thursday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Friday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Race Day (Allen Parkway at the Sabine Street Bridge): 6:30 to 8:30 a.m.
  • Will the run take place if it rains or shines?
    Yes, Rodeo Run is a rain or shine event! However, if weather conditions threaten the safety of participants, the race will be canceled, and the entry fee will be considered a donation to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™.

  • Are entries refundable?
    Entries are non-refundable. The registration fee supports the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

  • What is the event day schedule and when should I arrive?
    Please arrive no later than ONE (1) hour before the start of your registered event. Event start times are as follows:
    10K Wheelchair - 9:10 a.m.
    10K Timed - 9:20 a.m.
    5K Timed/Untimed - 9:35 a.m.

  • Is parking available near the race route for Rodeo Run participants?
    Yes! Public parking in the Downtown Houston and Theater District areas are available to Rodeo Run participants from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information will be shared closer to the event regarding parking locations and pricing.

  • Where does the race start?
    The race forms at Bagby and Lamar, and the start line is at the corner of Walker and Bagby. Both the 10K and 5K events finish at Eleanor Tinsley Park. Click here to view a course map.

  • What is the course time limit?
    Participants in the 5K untimed MUST clear the first mile within 15 minutes of crossing the start line to allow for the start of the Downtown Rodeo Parade. After the first mile, participants have until 11:30 a.m. to complete the course.

    ALL 10K participants must complete route within two (2) hours.

  • What awards will be given to race winners?
    Overall male and female (5K and 10K), masters male and female (5K and 10K), and top 3 male and female in each age division (5K and 10K) will be awarded a Rodeo Run spur shoe trophy.

    ALL race finishers (excluding Sleep-in Option) will receive a medal.

  • Will there be a bag drop?
    There will not be a bag drop available for security reasons.

  • May I participate with my dog?
    For the safety of all participants, we ask for you to please leave your animals at home for the race.

  • May I participate with my child in a stroller?
    Jogging strollers are only permitted for those participating in the 5K event, and you must line up behind the untimed 5K participants for safety.

    Strollers of any kind are NOT allowed in the 10K and 5K timed events.

  • What items am I prohibited from bringing to Rodeo Run?
    Roller skates, heelys, skateboards, scooters and any other items with rolling features are prohibited. Participants who bring any of these items to the race are subject to being escorted off the course by safety personnel or volunteers.

    Headphones are discouraged for the safety of all participants in the race.

  • Where can I find my race results and official race photos?
    Results and photos will be posted at www.racephotonetwork.com

  • How can I become a sponsor of the Rodeo Run?
    For all sponsorship inquiries, please contact Haleigh Sanders. The deadline for sponsoring the 2019 Rodeo Run is Jan. 15, 2019.

Course Map

The race starts at the corner of Walker and Bagby and ends on Allen Parkway near Eleanor Tinsley Park for the post-race party.

On race day, please arrive at least one hour before the start of your event for parking and race staging. Staging for the start line is at the corner of Lamar and Bagby.


Parking

Public parking garages in the downtown Houston area and the Theater District are available to Rodeo Run participants and parade viewers. Please prepare for each garage to have its own parking fees.

Social & Contact

Know the latest information by following the Rodeo Run Facebook event. If you have further questions, please contact our team at run@rodeohouston.com

2018 Winners

  • Wheelchair – Juan Rios
  • 10K Overall Male – Kevin Castille
  • 10K Overall Female – Peggy Yetman
  • 10K Masters Male – Luis Armenteros
  • 10K Masters Female – Maria Whitworth
  • 5K Overall Male – Will Backscheider
  • 5K Overall Female – Flora Lai
  • 5K Masters Male – Ricky Kramer
  • 5K Masters Female – Maria Villalon

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