Run for the Rose 2026

Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location: Houston, TX; Helix Park in the Texas Medical Center, 7255 Helix Park Ave, 77030
Type: WALK

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Distances & registration

16 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1K
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Oct 21, 2025, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
5K
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Oct 21, 2025, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
5K
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Oct 21, 2025, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST

+ 13 more options

5K
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM CDT · From $54.00
Opens Oct 21, 2025, 4:32 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
100 Yards
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Oct 21, 2025, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
Presenting Sponsor
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM CDT · From $78,001.00
Opens Oct 21, 2025, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Family Fun Run Presenting Sponsor
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM CDT · From $31,201.00
Opens Oct 21, 2025, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
T-Shirt Sponsor
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM CDT · From $7,801.00
Opens Oct 21, 2025, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Survivor Stroll Sponsor
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM CDT · From $5,201.00
Opens Oct 21, 2025, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Inflatable Brain Sponsor
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM CDT · From $3,641.00
Opens Oct 21, 2025, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Race Bib Sponsor
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM CDT · From $5,201.00
Opens Oct 21, 2025, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Mile Marker Sponsor
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM CDT · From $1,561.00
Opens Oct 21, 2025, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Water Station Sponsor
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM CDT · From $1,041.00
Opens Oct 21, 2025, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Back the Run Sponsor
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM CDT · From $526.00
Opens Oct 21, 2025, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Post-Race Awards Ceremony Sponsor
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM CDT · From $2,601.00
Opens Oct 21, 2025, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Zone Sponsor
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM CDT · From $10,401.00
Opens Oct 21, 2025, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

The course

From the organizer

The 22nd Annual RUN FOR THE ROSE 5K & Family 1K

DATE: Sunday, April 12, 2026

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.