*WORLD FAMOUS HOUSTON RUNNING
FESTIVAL*
Enjoy running, music, food (famous Vietnamese
Banh Mi" and "Pho" noodle soup), and fun. Finish Strong!.
Distances:
13.1 Mile, 26.2 Mile, 50K
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2020 Canceled for 2020
Start Times: 7:30 AM Half-Marathon and 50K
7:35 AM Marathon
Location: Bear
Creek Pioneers Park/Jogging Trail by the Tennis Court
Address: 3535
War Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77084
Contact: Race
Director - Yen Nguyen
Email: run4foodandfun@yahoo.com
Race Limit: 300 (for all distances)
Entry Fees:
Half-Marathon:
$80 (After 10/31 - $90)
Marathon: $80 (After 10/31 - $90)
50K: $90 (After 10/31 - $100)
Race Day Registration - Subject to availability-Email RD run4foodandfun@yahoo.com . Add $10 to late fee.
Registration:
ONLINE Registration with
Ultra Signup (Click Here). NO TRANSFER. NO REFUNDS.
Online Registration closes at midnight Wednesday,
December 12, 2019.
Note: Runners under 18
years old, must get approval from Race Director and written consent from parents or
guardians.
Cancellation Policy:
Race Director reserves the right to cancel the
event due to severe weather, flooding, park closure, or in any other event or situation
that could affect the safety of runners, volunteers, and race staff. If the event is cancelled, an attempt will be made
to reschedule, but there will be no refunds.
T-shirts: Register by October 31, 2019 to guarantee
T-shirts size. After October 31, t-shirts size
are not guaranteed.
Time Limits (Walker and velocity challenged participant
friendly):
Half-Marathon - 9 hours
Marathon – 9 hours
50K – 9 hours
Course Description:
2.01 Mile Loop – Flat, Paved Jogging Trail. Run counter-clockwise
Half-Marathon: First lap is an out an back of 1/2 mile out and 1/2 mile back, followed by 6
regular laps.
Marathon: 1st loop is an extended loop, followed by 12 regular laps.
50K: First lap is an out an back of 1/2 mile out and 1/2 mile back, followed by 15 regular
laps.
(Map)
Race Rule :
You may change to a lesser distance
PRIOR to the start time (NO REFUNDS).
Packet Pickup and Timing Chip Pickup:
At Start /Finish Area Bear Creek Park between 6:30
AM – 7:15 AM on Race Day, Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Parking:
50K, Marathon & Half-Marathon – Parking by the
Tennis Court.
Aid Station:
At each 2.01 Mile Loop (Start/Finish).
Menu with over 50 items including: salt, pepper,
ketchup, mustards, mayonnaise, relish, pickles, and soy sauce.
Drinks: Water,
Gatorade, Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Juice, Tea, and Starbucks Coffee.
Snacks: Variety
of chips, crackers, candies, nuts, trail mixes.
Pastries: Bagels
with cream cheese, muffins, cookies, cakes, pies.
Fruits: Bananas,
Apples, Oranges.
Food: PB&J sandwiches, Breakfast tacos, kolaches, and Vietnamese "Bahn Mi" .
Bag Drop:
There will be a drop bag location area adjacent to
the Aid Station.
Toilets:
There are 2 restrooms adjacent to the 2.01 Mile
loop. One near the start/finish area and the
other one is approximately half way around the trail.
Finisher Awards:
Half-Marathon/Marathon/50K – Custom designed
medal
Note: There will be NO place awards. This is a small, fun runner's friendly event. Everybody is a winner for toeing the start line.
Pre-Race Announcements: 10 minutes before the start at the STARTING LINE.
Timing:
Timing will be provided
by Run Houston Timing. http://www.runhoustontiming.net/
Shoe chips will be
available for pickup starting at 6:15 AM on race morning near the start line. We will be
providing two shoe chips to ensure the accuracy of the lap counts.
Results:
Results
will be available on the following web sites: HRF, Ultra Signup, Run Houston Timing website, and will be
submitted to Ultra Running Magazine.
Camping Tents:
Camping tents are
allowed ONLY on the grassy area along the trail. ABSOLUTELY
NO SPIKES (Park Rules).
Course Rules:
1.
Course will be open to the public
during park hours, from 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM. You
should expect to see walkers, joggers, baby-strollers, etc. Please share the trail with
them. Please do NOT run/walk more than 2
abreast. Yield to faster runners passing.
2.
Parking Lot Crossings – The
race does not cross any streets; however, there are few intersections at various parking
lots. Signs will be posted to make park users
aware that a “Race is In Progress”.
Please use caution while crossing parking lot entries.
3.
The main gate entrance is located at the intersection of
N Eldridge Parkway and War Memorial Drive. Park
hours are from 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
4. Glass
beverage containers are prohibited. Absolutely
no littering.
Volunteers –
Needed for various shifts and are greatly appreciated.
Volunteers will receive “Volunteer Amenities”. Please email to: run4foodandfun@yahoo.com with your desired
shift and shirt size.
Crews, Family and
Friends – Bring chairs and popup tents to sit and cheer for
the runners. There is a small zoo across the
park for your little ones.
Beneficiary:
The Houston Running
Festival supports the American Cancer Society.
Nearby Hotels:
Omni Houston Hotel at Westside – Distance
to Bear Creek Park (Start/Finish): 3.3 Miles
13210 Katy Freeway,
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: 1-281- 558-8338
Reservations: 1-800-THE-OMNI (1-800-843-6664)
https://www.omnihotels.com/?aspxerrorpath=/hotels/houston-westside
Courtyard Houston I-10 West/Energy Corridor for $89 – Distance
to Bear Creek Park (Start/Finish): 3.9 Miles
12401 Katy Freeway (I-10 & Dairy Ashford),
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: 1-281-496-9090
Courtyard Houston 1-10 West/Energy Corridor
Hilton Garden Inn Houston Energy Corridor – Distance
to Bear Creek Park (Start/Finish): 4.2 miles
12245 Katy Freeway
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: 1-281-531-0220
Reservations: 1-877-782-9444 (STAY-HGI)
http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/index.html
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston I-10 West
Energy Corridor – Distance to Bear Creek Park (Start/Finish): 4.4 miles.
12323 Katy Freeway
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: 1-281-493-5626
Reservations: 1-888-HOLIDAY
Major Airports:
Hobby Airport - 29.7 miles to Bear Creek Pioneers Park
George Bush Intercontinental Airport - 28.9 miles to Bear Creek Pioneers Park
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