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Due to the Covid19 the Run Wild 5K is tentatively rescheduled for Labor Day September 7, 2020(pending city approval). There will be a Run Wild 5K virtual run (7/4/20). If you sign up you are eligible for both events. No awards, shirts or medals for the virtual run. Shirts & medals available Labor Day.

REFUNDS: should we have to cancel the Run Wild 5K you will have the option for a refund(minus processing fees) or donate to Special Olympics. If you register by June 15 you receive $10 off coupon for the Run Wild 5K 2021!

As of May 31(updated weekly) we are in a holding pattern for now as the state and county begins to reopen. As the social distancing guidelines are updated we will make the appropriate decision. Safety of our athletes, volunteers, staff and spectators is are our first priority. We are hoping to be able to host the Run Wild 5K, but it may look a little different this year to keep everyone safe.

JOIN US  MONDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 @ 1900 LYONS, HENNESSY CITY PARK.

 Run Wild 5K -  --  Hosted by: Runner's High Club --- Benefit: Special Olympics Texas

Kids race is .6 mile and starts at 7:10am,  all kids receive medals-parents welcome to run with child!

This year we offer you, custom bib, awesome FINISHER medal and a cool tech tank-Male/female cut, beer & snacks provided!

NOTE: tanks ordered ~7weeks before race so we cannot guarantee size.  First 1200 to pickup packet receive a tank!  We order sizes based on last year.

Course note:  this year we plan a 4 meter start(vs 8 meter). This will serve two purposes, reduce two way traffic on the trail and allow easier trail access.

Start times:
5K run/walk  7:30am
Kids run 7:10am

Please note- due to City of Houston insurance requirements no pets, baby strollers or wheeled vehicles 5K run/walk. strollers okay in Kids run.

PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION: (Fleet Feet Sports(Rice)
Saturday, September 5, 10am-3pm
Sunday, September 6, noon-4pm

Race morning(race site): 6am-7am(expect long lines-try pickup September 5th or 6th)
Fleet Feet Sports: Rice Village location, 4502 Greenbriar dr. Houston Tx.  77005  713-520-6353
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Tech  tank shirt (male & female cut) to first 1400 to register. (size not guaranteed-shirts ordered ~7 weeks before event)
NEW! The first 1400 finishers receive a cool finisher medal!
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COST: $32 until July 20, after July 20, $35, race day $40(cash only) (6am-7:15am), FYI: shirts are ordered several weeks before event, so we estimate sizes based on last year.
To volunteer call 832.317.7517 or [email protected]

PARKING: FREE parking nearby parking lots and area streets.

LOCATION:  Hennessy Park-1900 block Lyons Ave

SPONSORS: RUNNER'S HIGH CLUB,   FLEET FEET, UHD,  CRUNCH BUNCH,  TOPGOLF, HOUSTON MARATHON COMMITTEE, RUN WILD SPORTS TIMING, KATZ COFFEE, SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEXAS 

TIMING and RESULTS:  sign up for results text/email! receive a text and/or email with your results! Run Wild Sports Timing using the disposal tag distributed at packet pickup. Go to www.EZToRegister.com for results(posted during race). 

FInish line video: within a day of event you can view a finisher video clip!

COURSE:  start/finish  on Lyons Ave. 

AWARDS: Overall Male & Female winners; Overall Master Male & Female winners; top 3 Male & Female 5 year age groups 14 and under through 70+. Awards start before 9:00am, all kids receive a finisher medal!

RUNNER'S HIGH CLUB: Consider training for the Houston marathon with us. Marathon and Half marathon programs start early August @ Memorial Park stretching area. www.runnershighclub.com for more information- Beginners welcome!

Participants under 18 must have a waiver statement signed by a parent or guardian. Signed waivers may be brought in on race-day.

NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES!  NO BABY STROLLERS!

Volunteers needed!  email: [email protected],  packet pickup, & race morning.