Lake Houston BridgeFest 2026
5K · 1 mi · Fun Run · Walk
Mar 28, 2026 · Kingwood, Texas, US
Listed Nov 2, 2016
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Beginning as a celebration of the opening of the Lake Houston Parkway bridge, Bridge Fest remains a well-loved community event for the Lake Houston area. Net proceeds directly benefit the local community through the support initiatives of both the Lake Houston Family YMCA and the Rotary Club of the Lake Houston Area.
The iconic BridgeFest event has supported Lake Houston area community for 35 years. With the goal of strengthening our community, the event brings hundreds of community members together for entertainment and run/walks designed for all ages. This year, the Lake Houston YMCA and The Rotary Club of the Lake Houston Area have joined together to make it a fun and impactful event!
Volunteers welcome!! Please SIGN UP HERE.
Events include a fun family festival, a chip-timed 5k and 1-mile run/walk (adaptive-friendly) pre-race.
**NEW for 2026 ~ BOTH 5K AND 1-MILE RACES WILL BE CHIP-TIMED**
Each 5K/1-Mile participant receives a custom Bib, Finisher Medal and BridgeFest Race Shirt!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
8:00am 1-mile Fun Run Start
8:30am 5k Start
9:15am awards
12:00pm BridgeFest closes
RACE DAY INFORMATION:
1) Packet pick up will be available from 10am-8pm Wednesday- Friday March 25th-27th at the Lake Houston Family YMCA 2420 West Lake Houston Parkway Kingwood, TX 77339.
2) Parking is located at Creekwood Middle School (3603 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Kingwood, TX 77339) and a shuttle bus is provided continuously throughout the morning. Please allocate appropriate time to get to the YMCA prior to the start of your race event.
Award Details:
5K
Male and Female Overall
Male and Female Masters (40+)
Male and Female Grand Masters (60+)
Top 3 Male and Female for the following:
10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
1-Mile
Male and Female Overall
Male and Female 10 and Under
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