RODEO RUN

No. For the safety of all participants, we ask that you please leave your animals at home for the race.

Jogging strollers are only permitted for those participating in the 5K event. For safety, we ask for you to line up with your stroller behind the other 5K participants.

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

You may create a team or group through the registration process via rodeohouston.com/rodeorun or fill out this Team Setup Form to have it set up for you.

Early bird registration is $40 for all races and ends on Jan. 20, 2025. Race registration increases to $45 on Jan. 21, 2025 through race day, March 1, 2025. The Sleep-In registration option is $47.

You can make changes to your event and manage your account information in your RunSignup account.

Still need help? Email us at [email protected].

Participants can register online at rodeohouston.com/rodeorun until 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 or until the race is sold out.

Race day registration will be available before the race on Saturday, March 1, 2025 if the race is not sold out.

A donor may give any amount directly to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. Donors may also be participants in the Rodeo Run race or Sleep-In participants by choosing to donate more than the required registration fee upon sign up. Donations are tax deductible.

Donors will be eligible for tiered tokens of appreciation. The donation tiers are as follows:

• $100+ name(s) listed on the Rodeo Run website (FMV $0)
• $250+ a set of Clayton & Crume rocks glasses and engragved bottle opener (FMV $125)
• $500+ 2025 annual Show belt Buckle (FMV $250)

The Sleep-In option allows patrons to receive an official Rodeo Run performance shirt without having to run the race. Finisher medals will not be awarded to Sleep-In participants. The Sleep-In Option is not tax deductible. Sleep-in registration is $40 plus mailing fee. All Sleep-In packets will be mailed and will not be available to pick up.

Your registration fee purchase benefits the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Since 1932, the Show has committed more than $550 million to the youth of Texas through scholarships and educational support. Rodeo Run has been a contributor to the Show’s mission since 1988.

A donor may give any amount directly to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Donors may also be participants in a Rodeo Run race, while choosing to donate more than the registration fee. If just a donation is provided, no official Rodeo Run T-shirt or finisher medal will be provided, and the donation is tax deductible.

The Sleep-In option allows patrons to receive an official Rodeo Run performance shirt without having to run the race! Finisher medals will not be awarded to Sleep-In participants. The Sleep-In registration fee is not tax deductible. Sleep-In packets will be mailed and are subject to an additional shipping fee, and will not be available to pick up in-person.

Yes, participants will be able to have their packets mailed to them for an additional fee. Select the Mail Out option during registration. In order to guarantee the receipt of your packet prior to race day, you will need to register by Feb. 1.

Participants who elect to pick up their packets in person may do so on one of the official packet pickup assigned dates or on race day.

Official Packet Pickup Location and Dates:
Location: Kroger, 1035 North Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX 77008

• Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Sunday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 28, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Race Day: On Allen Parkway under I-45 just west of Sam Houston Park

• Saturday, March 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m.

Teams of four (4) or more people qualify for group packet pickup. Please fill out this Team/Group Packet Pickup Form by 10 a.m. the day BEFORE your desired pick-up day so that we can have your packets ready by 12 p.m. (noon) on your desired pick-up day (example: submit this form by 10 a.m. on Thursday, pick up all packets on Friday after 12 p.m. (noon)).

Yes, Rodeo Run is a rain or shine event. However, if weather conditions become unsafe for the participants, the race will be canceled, and the entry fee will be considered a donation to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Yes. If the owner of the packet agrees, the person picking up their packet will need the name of the participant and email used for registration in order to locate the accurate bib number.

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

• 10K Wheelchair – 9:00 a.m.
• 5K and 10k Corral A, 10K Timed – 9:10 a.m.
• 5K Timed/Untimed – 9:35 a.m.
  • 5K and 10K will both line up at the front of the 10K runners and will start the race at 9:10. This change will give our faster 5K runners a clear course.

Proceed to Lamar and Bagby and turn toward the I–45 Bridge to find your respective race category queue.

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. on race day. More information will be shared closer to the event regarding parking locations and pricing.

Runners will access the start line queue at Bagby and Lamar. The start line is at the corner of Walker and Bagby. Both the 10K and 5K events finish at Eleanor Tinsley Park.

IMPORTANT: The start line is at Walker and Bagby, however, runners will access the start line queue entrance at Bagby and Lamar, and turn toward the I–45 Bridge where they will locate their respective race category, identified by feather banners along the route to the start.

Participants in the 5K 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 the route within two (2) hours.

5K and 10K runners can elect to enter qualifying times when they register to be included in Corral A. Runners from both distance categories who have been assigned A Corral access from their registration will line up at the front of the race in the designated A Corral and will all start at the 10K start time. This corral is for faster runners who would like a clear course to better compete for Overall and Masters awards.

ALL race finishers will receive a medal.

A Rodeo Run trophy will be awarded to the Overall male and female (5K 10K, Wheelchair), Masters male and female (5K and 10K), and top 3 male and female in each age division (5K and 10K).

Due to the advantage of the clear course, 5K runners who elect to start in Corral A will ONLY be eligible to win the Overall and Masters 5K awards and are NOT eligible to win the age group categories.

All 5K and 10K age category trophies and Masters trophies will be mailed to winners after the race results are final. Your trophy will be mailed to the mailing address you used to register for the race. Overall trophies will be presented on race day.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Lost items, children, etc. can be inquired about at the Post Race party information booth at Eleanor Tinsley Park.

We encourage you to meet your runner at the Post Race party in Eleanor Tinsley Park.

There will not be a bag drop available.

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 disqualification and removal from the course by safety personnel or volunteers. Headphones are discouraged for the safety of all participants in the race.