Head For The Cure 5K - Houston

Pearland, Texas, United States

Sep, 2027 (TBD)

5k

Race Information

Join Head For The Cure Foundation's annual Head for the Cure 5K - Houston as they raise funds, awareness, and hope for the Houston brain tumor community! Funds raised through this event will locally benefit brain tumor research at MD Anderson Brain & Spine Center, Head for the Cure's Path to Hope, and other national brain cancer programs, education, and initiatives. There will be music, food, drinks, and a kids' zone!

๐Ÿ‘ Run Pick of the Month: โ€˜A Charlie Brown Christmasโ€™ 5K/10K Houston

๐Ÿ“Houston - Saturday December 5, 2026

๐ŸŽ„ A Holiday Running Tradition Returns to Houston

๐Ÿ˜„ Why We Like This Run
โœ… Official 2026 commemorative participant shirt
โœ… Exclusive retro TV spinner finisher medal
โœ… Festive Peanutsยฎ holiday atmosphere
โœ… A one-of-a-kind way to kick off the Christmas season

The official 2026 โ€˜A Charlie Brown Christmasโ€™ 5K/10K is coming back to Houston, bringing runners together for a festive celebration inspired by one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time!

๐ŸŽ The official 2026 race swag has been revealed, including an exclusive participant shirt and collectible spinner finisher medal waiting for you at the finish.

Whether you're chasing a PR or making memories with family and friends, this is more than another race on the calendar - it's a Houston holiday tradition!

๐Ÿšจ Houston Runners Are Signing Up Early

Registration has been incredible since opening, and every city in the five-stop series is currently pacing WELL ahead of last year's sellout trend.

Don't wait until the holiday season to make your plans. Secure your spot now, beat the next tiered price increase, and join the start line in Houston on December 5!

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Race Facts

Race Size: 500 - 1,000

Elevation: Fast and Flat

Course Type: Road

Boston Qualifier: No

Kids Run: Yes

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