Bayou City Classic 10K & 5K Fun Run
About this race
The 50th Annual Bayou City Classic 10K and 5k Fun Run
March 6, 2027
The 50th running of the Bayou City Classic 10K, Texas' oldest 10K race, will take place on Saturday, March 6, 2027 at 8AM (Wheel start is 7:50AM). The 5K Fun Run/Walk will start at 8:20AM (Wheel start is 8:15AM).
The event takes place in the heart of downtown Houston (Hermann Square adjacent to City Hall). This is a family-friendly, all-inclusive event. We invite EVERYONE to participate. Wheelchair/Pushrim participants are welcomed and encouraged. Full race details at www.bayoucityclassic.org.
- Run in costume - Compete in our signature "Centipede" contest! (View Costumes & Centipede details HERE)
- Terrific post race party with food and beverages (including the adult kind) galore!
- Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Texas State 10K Championship!
Proceeds from the Bayou City Classic are donated to the Houston Parks & Recreation Department to improve our city parks and preserve our trees. This 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 $250,000 for the Parks over the previous eight years!
RACE DETAILS:
Race day, Saturday, March 6th, at Hermann Square by City Hall.
- 10K Start:
- 7:50AM: Wheel Division
- 8:00AM: Run/Walk 10K
- 5K Start:
- 8:15 AM: Wheel Division
- 8:20AM: Run/Walk 5K
10K/5K Fees
- Early Bird (to 8/31/26) $40 (Lowest Price - no additional discounts)
- Early (9/1/26 to 1/11/27): $50
- Regular (1/12/27 - 3/5/27 ): $55
- Race Morning: $60. Must be registered by 7:30 AM to be eligible for awards.
HARRA Members receive a discount except on low Early Bird price. Enter the code (from the HARRA weekly email) when you are checking out to redeem the discount.You may join/renew HARRA here.
Discounts available for military/first responders and athletes with disabilities (AWD). Contact bcc@harra.org for info.
PACKET PICKUP:
TBA
Race Day Registration: Open till 7:15AM, but you must sign up online and pay by credit card before you request your bib. We will have a QR code to scan with your cell phone for fast signup. ABSOLUTELY NO IN-PERSON PAPER REGISTRATION FORMS ACCEPTED AND NO CHANGE WILL BE GIVEN.
NO SWITCHING EVENTS ON RACE DAY!!
VOLUNTEERS: If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please sign up on our Volunteer page or email the volunteer coordinator at susancita.bcrr@gmail.com. Service hour certificates will be provided to those needing them for school credit.
- All volunteers receive a cool Bayou City Classic tech shirt.
- HARRA members receive VVIP points and volunteering counts for IRONFOOT Awards.
DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING: Consider contributing to our cause via our Donation link. The race is presented by the Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA) , an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)3 organization (EIN 74-0041210). All donations are tax-deductible.
Learn more about the Houston Area Road Runners Association at www.harra.org.
SPONSORSHIP: Corporate sponsors please contact the sponsors@harra.org for more information. For convenience, contributions can be submitted via the donation link on this site.
Pick your distance
Running
10K
Our 10K race course is certified by the Road Running Technical Council of USATF. The 10K course starts and finishes downtown near Hermann Square with a loop through Downtown and along Allen Parkway.
5K
The 5k course also starts and finishes near Hermann Square with a loop through Downtown and along portions of Allen Parkway.
Wheelchair
10K - Wheel Division
Our 10K race course is certified by the Road Running Technical Council of USATF. The 10K course starts and finishes downtown near Hermann Square with a loop through Downtown and along Allen Parkway.
5k - Wheel Division
The 5k course also starts and finishes near Hermann Square with a loop through Downtown and along portions of Allen Parkway.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Houston, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:41 AM and sets at 6:23 PM local time (CST) in Houston on March 6, 2027 — 11h 42m of daylight.
Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
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