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Run for the Rose

Houston, Texas, United States
Feb 28, 2027 (America/Chicago local time)
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About this race

The 23rd Annual RUN FOR THE ROSE 5K & Family 1K

DATE:  Sunday, February 28, 2027

LOCATION: Helix Park in the Texas Medical Center

The race supports brain cancer research and pediatric initiatives, recognizes brain tumor survivors, and remembers loved ones lost to this devastating disease.

Race-day activities include a 5K Run, 5K Walk, Family 1K, Survivor Stroll for brain tumor patients, and a lively post-race party for all participants. 5K Run participants are eligible to win awards, given to overall top male and female participants, and those who finish first in age-specific categories. Children receive medals. This is a certified race.

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run

5K race is timed. All registered participants will receive a race bib and event t-shirt. Brain Tumor Patients, please contact info@runfortherose.com before registering.

Feb 28, 2027 5K 8:00 AM
$45.00
Open

Family 1K

All registered participants will receive a race bib and event t-shirt. Brain Tumor Patients, please contact info@runfortherose.com before registering.

Feb 28, 2027 1K 8:00 AM
$45.00
Open

Virtual Participant

Run or walk wherever you like! All registered virtual participants will be mailed an event t-shirt (no bib or medal). Runner shirt will be mailed to the address used in registration. Shipping is included in the registration fee. Brain Tumor Patients, please contact info@runfortherose.com before registering.

Feb 28, 2027 5K 8:00 AM
$50.00
Open

Presenting Sponsor

Feb 28, 2027 Presenting Sponsor 8:00 AM
$50,000.00
Open

Family Fun Run Presenting Sponsor

Feb 28, 2027 Family Fun Run Presenting Sponsor 8:00 AM
$30,000.00
Open

Zone Sponsor

Feb 28, 2027 Zone Sponsor 8:00 AM
$10,000.00
Open

T-Shirt Sponsor

Feb 28, 2027 T-Shirt Sponsor 8:00 AM
$7,500.00
Open

Survivor Stroll Sponsor

Feb 28, 2027 Survivor Stroll Sponsor 8:00 AM
$5,000.00
Open

Inflatable Brain Sponsor

Feb 28, 2027 Inflatable Brain Sponsor 8:00 AM
$3,500.00
Open

Race Bib Sponsor

Feb 28, 2027 Race Bib Sponsor 8:00 AM
$5,000.00
Open

Mile Marker Sponsor

Feb 28, 2027 Mile Marker Sponsor 8:00 AM
$1,500.00
Open

Water Station Sponsor

Feb 28, 2027 Water Station Sponsor 8:00 AM
$1,000.00
Open

Back the Run Sponsor

Feb 28, 2027 Back the Run Sponsor 8:00 AM
$500.00
Open

Post-Race Awards Ceremony Sponsor

Feb 28, 2027 Post-Race Awards Ceremony Sponsor 8:00 AM
$2,500.00
Open

Walking

5K Walk

All registered participants will receive a race bib and event t-shirt. Brain Tumor Patients, please contact info@runfortherose.com before registering.

Feb 28, 2027 5K 8:00 AM
$45.00
Open

Survivor Stroll - Registration is FREE. Email info@drmarnierose.org for code

Current patients and survivors unite! Join us for a celebration of life as we kick off the Run for the Rose 2026 event. You are the reason we do what we do! Registration is FREE for brain tumor patients. Email info@drmarnierose.org for code.

Feb 28, 2027 Survivor Stroll - Registration is FREE. Email info@drmarnierose.org for code 8:00 AM
$45.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Houston, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 15.3° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 24.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 14.8° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 26.3°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
22.4
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
4.0mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
75.1%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on February 28, 2027 (CST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on February 28, 2027 (CST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 31m

The sun rises at 6:48 AM and sets at 6:19 PM local time (CST) in Houston on February 28, 2027 — 11h 31m of daylight.

Course

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  • 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)
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