Courses de 5K près de Alvin

The Day of the Dead Half Marathon takes place on a fall morning at Stewart Beach, located at 401 Seawall Blvd in Galveston, Texas. Bigfoot Running Company organizes this event, which features a Dia de los Muertos theme. Participants can select from a Kids Dash, 1 Mile, 5K, Quarter Marathon, or Half Marathon. Packet pickup occurs before the start of the races. The Kids Dash begins first, followed by the main races after the National Anthem is sung. The event is structured as a beach-side running party rather than a standard road race. A costume contest is held before the start, and a live DJ announces participant names. All finishers receive medals and soft t-shirts, and Bigfoot Trophy awards complement the organizer's Bigfoot theme. Aid stations are positioned along the course. After completing their race, runners can access snacks, drinks, and a post-race rally tent. The event is geared towards families, offering youth pricing for participants aged 12 and under in the 5K and Quarter Marathon, along with group discounts and opportunities to volunteer before running.

The Sugar Land Half Marathon, 10K, & Mile begins and ends at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land, southwest of Houston. The event offers a half marathon, 10K, mile, Kids Half Marathon, and virtual participation. This suits runners seeking a longer road race, families, and those preferring shorter distances. The half marathon course is largely flat and fast, featuring accessible parking, a convenient start/finish area, and aid stations with water and Gatorade along the route. The half marathon follows a true loop course without out-and-back segments, and the 10K has been similarly redesigned. The half marathon route predominantly uses right turns, contributing to a fluid experience compared to courses with frequent reversals or crossings. The finish has been altered so participants enter from behind the venue rather than around the parking lot, with parking remaining accessible after the race begins. The participants include age-group runners, invitational and guardian divisions, wheelchair and para categories, handcycle entrants in the half marathon, pacers, children, and virtual participants. All finishers get a custom medal. The post-race area provides food, live music, awards, and a family-friendly gathering. The race is also a component of the Lone Star Race Series, offering incentives for participants completing multiple events.

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.

Galveston Ultra Trail takes place on Galveston Island, Texas, with the Gulf of Mexico bordering the course instead of a road shoulder or forest trail. Trail Racing Over Texas is the organizer. The event offers distances from a 1 Mile Walk, Kids Run, 5K run/walk, and 5K ruck, up to a 10K, half marathon, 50K relay, and a 50K ultra. The course features miles of open beach, with hard-packed sand suitable for consistent running and ocean views throughout. The 50K is a point-to-point race across the island. Shorter distances offer the same coastal experience for walkers, ruckers, new runners, relay teams, and ultra runners.

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.

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 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 Daily News Press Run in Galveston uses certified courses on the Galveston Causeway for its 5K and 10K races. This local, annual event offers a Kids K, in-person 5K and 10K races, and virtual 5K and 10K options. It also features a “Race from Pillow” donation entry that includes a shirt, and a donation-only option for those wishing to support the cause without participating in a race. The race supports the Newspapers In Education program, which provides teachers with newspaper-based materials to enhance reading comprehension, critical thinking, and the connection between classroom learning and the world. The Kids K receives sponsorship from Whataburger. The event also includes a book character costume contest, vendor booths, music, and food, emphasizing literacy and community alongside the running. Participants park in the Target lot on Broadway and take shuttle buses to the race start.

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.

Monster Dash is a Halloween-themed 5K and kids' race in Manito Park on Spokane's South Hill. The 5K starts in the morning and uses chip timing, while the Kids' Fun Run follows with 1-mile, half-mile, and quarter-mile options. Costumes are encouraged, making the field part road race and part Halloween parade. The setup is built for families: adults can walk or run the whole Fun Run course beside their children, and kids receive candy goodie bags upon finishing. Many parents run the 5K first, then meet their kids for the shorter race. Bib and shirt pickup is at the Lower Manito Park Picnic Shelter, and all race proceeds go to Active4Youth, a local nonprofit that introduces children to sports and healthy activities.