Smilin' Rylen Run

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location: Katy, TX; 22400 Grand Cir Blvd, Katy, TX 77450, 77450
Type: RUN

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A heartfelt 5K honoring Smilin' Rylen's legacy, raising awareness for organ donation and supporting families in crisis.

For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners

Join the Smilin' Rylen Run, a 5K event dedicated to remembering Rylen and raising vital awareness for organ donation. This gathering celebrates Rylen's life and his powerful legacy of saving five lives through donation. The Smilin' Rylen Foundation works to support families in crisis and champion the cause of organ donation. Participants are encouraged to wear orange, a color chosen to represent happiness and remembrance. Your involvement offers heartfelt support to the Cowan Family and contributes to a meaningful mission.

What to expect

Participate in a 5K run on a generally flat course.
Join a community focused on remembering Rylen and supporting organ donation awareness.
Wear orange to honor Rylen's memory and the spirit of happiness.

Standout details

Honors Smilin' Rylen and organ donation
Supports families in crisis
Wear orange to celebrate happiness
Rylen saved 5 lives through donation

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Distances & registration

8 options

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

1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $22.20
Opens Jul 15, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Aug 31, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT
1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $22.20
Opens Jul 15, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Aug 31, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT
5K
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $38.10
Opens Jul 15, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Aug 31, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT

+ 5 more options

5K
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $38.10
Opens Jul 15, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Aug 31, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT
5K
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $38.10
Opens Jul 15, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Aug 31, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT
10K In-Person 18 & Up
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Jul 15, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Aug 31, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT
10K In-Person 17 & Under
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Jul 15, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Aug 31, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT
10K Virtual
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Jul 15, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Aug 31, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

Warm season

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The course

Flat
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From the organizer

Join us Saturday, April 25, 2026 as we come together to celebrate Rylen and Organ Donation!

Rylen, who was always smiling, quickly earned the name Smilin' Rylen.

Rylen earned his angel wings on June 5, 2017, at only 13.5 months old, after a battle with Bacterial Meningitis. Little but Mighty, Rylen did not leave this earth untouched. Thanks to the medical advances in organ donation, Rylen was able to save 5 lives.

We remember Rylen with everything ORANGE , a color of happiness!

Our Mission at The Smilin' Rylen Foundation is to raise awareness about organ donation and to assist families in crisis.

The Cowan Family would like to THANK YOU from the bottom of their hearts for your generous contributions and continued support! Please join us in celebrating his life and the lives of those he saved!

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