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Niekro Foundation Aneurysm & AVM Awareness Virtual 5K and Houston 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $40
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a finisher medal
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW In-Person Houston 5K | 5K | Oct 4, 20268:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Houston runs 36:38, about 11:47 a mile, based on 55 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:01 and men in 33:20.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the NEW In-Person Houston 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 80 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2401 Fountain View Dr, Houston, TX 77057
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 69°F at dawn to 88°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 62°F and hot years reach 93°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Niekro Foundation Aneurysm & AVM Awareness Virtual 5K and Houston 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
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Race details
- Where
- 2401 Fountain View Dr, Houston, TX 77057Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 80 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt and Finisher Medal
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Niekro Foundation Aneurysm & AVM Awareness Virtual 5K and Houston 5K?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a finisher medal, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 2401 Fountain View Dr, Houston, TX 77057.
From the organizers
Join the Niekro Aneurysm & AVM Foundation's 5K! Our 6th Annual Niekro Aneurysm & AVM Awareness 5K takes place September 19th through October 4th and includes two ways to participate:
- Our nationwide Virtual 5K, where participants complete their 5K from anywhere.
- Our first-ever Houston 5K on Sunday, October 4 starting at 8 AM at Sugar Land Memorial Park.
Walk, Run, Cycle or Roll to help us raise AVM and aneurysm awareness, fund medical research and connect patients and caregivers with the community and resources they need to thrive!