Astros Race to the Pennant
About this race
Join us on May 2nd, 2026, for an unforgettable race day that blends fitness, family fun, and community celebration!
The course begins on Texas Street and finishes with a dramatic run across the stadium’s warning track. Young runners can take part in the Kids Dash, completing one lap around the outside of the stadium. A Special Guest Starter and live DJ will kick off the event, while every participant will be celebrated as their name is announced at the finish line.
After the race, enjoy a lively post-race party on the concourse with food and beverages available for purchase. Plus, don’t miss special appearances by the Shooting Stars and Orbit, adding extra excitement to the day.
This isn’t just a race—it’s a celebration of community, achievement, and fun for all ages!
Pick your distance
Running
Astros Race to the Pennant - 5K
Any registration made after April 13th is not guaranteed a shirt.
Astros Race to the Pennant - 10K
Any registration made after April 13th is not guaranteed a shirt.
Orbit's Kids Dash
This race is reserved for kids age 1 through 12 years old. Only kids aged 6 and under can be accompanied by one adult on the course.
Wheelchair
Astros Race to the Pennant - Adapted 5K
This category is SOLELY for people with a physical disability.This is a wheelchair, amputee, and visually impaired category. A 5min head start will be announced. No chain driven or motorized equipment will be permitted, only racing wheelchairs and manual wheelchairs will be allowed on the course. Any registration made after April 13th is not guaranteed a shirt.
Astros Race to the Pennant - Adapted 10K
This category is SOLELY for people with a physical disability.This is a wheelchair, amputee and visually impaired category. A 5min head start will be announced. No chain driven or motorized equipment will be permitted, only racing wheelchairs and manual wheelchairs will be allowed on the course. Any registration made after April 13th is not guaranteed a shirt.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Houston, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 7:59 PM local time (CDT) in Houston on May 2, 2026 — 13h 21m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 197 Houston events
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