Rodeo Run

Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022

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Run for a cause! Proceeds from the event benefit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. Rodeo Run will be held Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. The run will precede the Downtown Rodeo Parade and will kick off with the wheelchair race, followed by the 5K and 10K elite, 10K timed and 5K timed events.

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HOW TO PARTICIPATE




In Person

Participate in person in the 5K/10K walk/run/wheelchair race.

Virtual

Participate virtually in the 5K/10K walk/run/wheelchair race or the 1-mile Kids Run.

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, supporting education right here in Texas!



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. 5K & 10K Elite, 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. 17, 2022.

EVENT COST EARLY BIRD RACE DAY START TIME DESCRIPTION
Wheelchair Race $35 $30 n/a 9:10 a.m.
 Brakes and helmets required.
No hand crank/cycle wheelchairs.
Performance shirt & finisher medal
Timed 5k & 10k (Elite) $35 $30 n/a 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.
Must provide previous race to qualify.
Participants receive a bib with timing chip.
Performance shirt & finisher medal
5K Elite runners will ONLY be eligible to win the Overall and Masters 5K awards, not the age group categories.
Timed 10k $35 $30 n/a 9:20 a.m.
 Participants receive a bib with timing chip.
Performance shirt & finisher medal
Timed 5K $35 $30 n/a 9:35 a.m. Participants receive a bib with timing chip.
Performance shirt & finisher medal
5K Timed runners will NOT be eligible to win the Overall and Masters 5K awards, ONLY the age group timed categories. 
Untimed 5K $35 $30 $40 9:35 a.m. Participants do NOT receive a timing chip with their bib.
Performance shirt & finisher medal
Virtual 5K/10K $35 $30 n/a n/a Participants receive a bib, performance shirt & finisher medal.
Virtual Kids 1 mile $25 $20 n/a n/a Participants receive a bib, Howdy plush doll & finisher medal.
International 5K/10K $60 $55 n/a n/a Participants receive a bib, performance shirt & finisher medal.
Donor Your chosen amount n/a n/a n/a Donation amount of your choosing will support the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™.



Packet Pickup

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

  • Saturday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Friday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Race Day (Allen Parkway at the Sabine Street Bridge): 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. (Limited race day pickup will be available. Please try to pick up packets prior to race day if possible. If you need to pick up race day morning, please plan to arrive early as delays and extended lines may occur.)
Teams of 4 or more participants qualify for group packet pickup. Please fill out this form.

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.

Want to be a vendor at the Post Race Party?

The exhibit space fee is $2,500. Vendors are not eligible for more than one space. Complete the Vendor Application Form below. Details are following:

  • One vendor space, measuring 10’ wide x 10’ deep
  • Upon Request: one 8’ table and up to two chairs, if needed
  • Post Run Party begins at 9 a.m. and remains open until noon
  • Vendor will have the ability to handout promotional items or samples at the Post Race Party
  • Vendor’s name will be shown on the Post Race Party Map
  • Vendor can provide coupons or promotional information to the Rodeo Run Committee to distribute at packet pick-up
  • Set up times:
    • Friday, Feb. 25 at 9 a.m.
    • Race Day: Saturday, Feb. 26 from 6 to 9 a.m.
  • Tear down will start at noon, but vendor must be completely removed by 1 p.m.
  • Vendor responsible for providing their own dolly/cart/wagon to transport items from parking
  • Vendor responsible for providing their own helpers/people to transport items from parking
    • Rodeo Run Committee volunteers will not be able to assist

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.



Frequently Asked Questions

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