2026 Child Advocates 5k and 1k Superhero Run

Join us on October 17, 2026, for the 14th annual Child Advocates Superhero Run at CITYCENTRE Houston! Dust off those capes, grab your sidekicks, and be a hero for the day. The chip-timed 5K run starts at 8am, followed by the 1K run at 9am. Race and costume contest awards ceremony to follow the 1K event. Come out and have a great time running, walking or spectating for Child Advocates!

POWERED BY GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE

PRESENTED BY MRE CONSULTING

About Child Advocates

Child Advocates recruits, trains and supports volunteers who provide a voice for abused and neglected children in the Houston area. As Harris County’s Court Appointed Advocates (CASA) program, we provide lifesaving advocacy that helps children exit foster care to a safe, permanent home as quickly as possible.

Our advocates provide the judges with recommendations about where the children they help should live permanently. Throughout the case, our advocates maintain contact with everyone involved in the children’s lives: from foster parents, biological parents, therapists, Child Protective Services caseworkers and attorneys. They make sure the children are receiving the medical and psychological help they need.

Advocates dry tears, give hugs, and occasionally throw birthday parties, too. Most importantly, they serve as a ‘constant’ person for the children to count on during a very difficult time. Essentially, our volunteers do whatever it takes to ensure that the needs of the children are being met while they are in care.

Please visit www.childadvocates.org for more information. 

Join fellow runners on October 17, 2026 for the 2026 Child Advocates 5k and 1k Superhero Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in Houston.