5K races near Mont Belvieu

The Close the Loop 5K is a morning run/walk in Houston, Texas, beginning at 7 a.m. CST. This is the ninth annual event, gathering the Breast Reconstruction Awareness community for a short, accessible race, not solely a competitive one. Plastic surgeons, breast reconstruction patients, office staff, and supporters participate along the route. The event raises awareness and funds for breast reconstruction, charitable care, and research, using the #BRA5K hashtag for race-day posts.

The Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Deer Park is a morning race in Deer Park, Texas, offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. It begins at 8:00 AM from the large pavilion. Registration must be completed via RunSignup prior to race day, as no on-site sign-ups will be available. The 5K and 10K follow an out-and-back course, with the 5K completed twice and the 10K completed four times. The half marathon also utilizes an out-and-back route. Packet pickup is efficient, opening 30 minutes before the start and concluding 10 minutes prior to the race.

The Shipley Donut Dash is a fall race at Sam Houston Race Park in Houston, offering 5K, 10K, and Kids Dash distances. The race centers on Shipley Do-Nuts, providing runners and walkers with donut stops during the course and additional donuts at the finish. The event embraces its theme with a donut-themed shirt, a donut finisher medal, and donuts and coffee for participants. It suits runners aiming for a specific time, families with children participating in the shorter dash, and walkers primarily interested in the treats. A portion of the proceeds benefits Kids' Meals, a Houston-area charity that combats childhood hunger.

Spooky Sprint- Houston is a Halloween-themed running event in Houston offering distances for nearly every type of participant: 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids Dash, a virtual race, and a Volunteer then Run option. The main in-person races use chip timing with live results and awards. The 1 Mile is untimed and intended for a relaxed fun run. Participants receive race items such as a designer shirt, custom bib, and finisher medal. Longer race registrations specify these items clearly. The event emphasizes the family aspect of Halloween running. The Kids Dash is a short, untimed run for children 10 and under, including a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and kids’ medal for registered children. Children can also run it without charge if they forgo the swag. Youth pricing is available for the 5K and 10K. Free race photos are included, and treats are available at the finish line. Those unable to attend in Houston can select the virtual option and still receive the event swag.

The Karbach Brewing Monster Mash Run is a Halloween race in Houston, part of the Houston Holiday Series. Participants are known as Monster Mashers, and the event welcomes runners of all abilities, not just competitive racers. The race takes costumed participants through Houston, where creative outfits are as significant as the running itself. This is the seventh annual event in the series, concluding with an after-party that organizers claim is the premier Halloween run party in the city.

The PB&J Fuel Run in Houston offers participants three distance options: 5K, 10K, or a half marathon. Organized by The Best Races, the event embraces a peanut-butter-and-jelly theme with a relaxed, playful atmosphere, deviating from a typical competitive race message. The course details are not specified, but the format is clear: runners select a short, middle, or 13.1-mile option and proceed at their own pace. The event emphasizes a "no stress, no expectations" approach, encouraging participants to complete their chosen distance and enjoy the run without the pressure of competition.

The Xracers 10K Ride and Run Day Of The Dead is a run-and-ride event in Baytown, Texas, timed to coincide with Day of the Dead. Participants can choose between 5 km and 10 km runs, or a 300 km ride. The start is at 6213 Bayway Drive in Baytown, located on the city’s west side near the Bayway corridor. The combination of short running distances and a 300 km ride distinguishes this event from a typical local 10K, presenting as a small multisport race day catering to diverse participants.

The WHATARUN 5K/10K begins at Addicks Park and Ride in Houston’s Energy Corridor, accessible from I-10. This November running event offers three distances: 1 km, 5 km, and 10 km. The course follows Park Row Drive and has the organizer as flat and fast. Featuring a short 1K alongside the 5K and 10K, the event accommodates both casual participants and those seeking a direct road race on Houston’s west side.

The Run For Health 5K Fun Run is a November 5K run/walk held in Houston. It begins and ends at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on Upper Bay Road. This marks the event's 11th year, and its course is USATF certified, ensuring a precisely measured 5K distance instead of a typical neighborhood route. The race welcomes both walkers and runners. All finishers receive medals, and the top three male and female runners in each of nine age groups get trophies. Cash prizes are awarded to the overall male and female winners. Local vendors will be present with giveaways. All funds raised benefit Anchor Point, which provides resources for pregnant teens and women, at-risk youth and families, foster and adopted children, and families exploring adoption.

The Houston 25K begins at 7 a.m. in downtown Houston, offering marathon trainees a long late-fall checkpoint before the Houston Marathon. This is the third event in the Houston Marathon Warm-Up Series, which progresses through the Space City 10-Miler, UTHealth Houston Half Marathon, Houston 25K, and Coach Andy Stewart's 30K. The event also provides 10-mile and 5K options, with in-person and virtual entries available. The field is limited to 1,000 participants. The race is centered around Sam Houston Park and Wortham Center's Fish Plaza, the location for the post-race gathering. HMSA organizes the event for participants of all ages and paces, catering to both competitive age-group runners and those using the distance for training. The 25K awards the top three overall male and female finishers, the top three masters male and female finishers, and the top three finishers in five-year age groups. All finishers receive medals, and participants receive a long-sleeve shirt at packet pickup. The policies of no race-day registration, no transfers, and no deferrals require advance planning.