Bayou City Classic - Houston, Texas - Running

The Bayou City Classic is a Running race in Houston, Texas consisting of a 10K and 5K.

The running of the Bayou City Classic 10K, Texas' oldest 10K race. 100% of the proceeds are donated to the Houston Parks & Recreation Department to improve our city parks and preserve our trees. This family friendly, non-profit event is organized by the Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA), an all volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to promote running as a competitive sport and a healthful exercise. The race has donated over $190,000 for the Parks. Our 10k race course is certified by the Road Running Technical Council of USATF as TX15012ETM. The 10k course starts and finishes downtown near City Hall with a loop through Downtown and along Allen Parkway. Our 5k course also starts and finishes near City Hall with a loop through Downtown and along portions of Allen Parkway. We have fabulous entertainment all along the course to help you groove along the way.