Registration is open.
We earn a small commission when you register through this link, at no cost to you. Details
Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hit the Snooze for Students | 5K | Feb 13, 2027 | $20$30 after Feb 1, 2027 | – |
| 5K Timed | 5K | Feb 13, 20278:30 AM | $17$20 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Untimed | 5K | Feb 13, 20278:40 AM | $15$18 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Family 1K Fun Run | Kids | Feb 13, 20278:40 AM | $15$17 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $30 on Feb 1, 2027.
Online registration closes Feb 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $20, entry is about 43 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
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.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:03 AM, and the 5K Timed starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
1700 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77002
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around February 13 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 78°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.
What the organizers of Steps for Students 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
SCHOOL PACKET PICK-UP. Captains, school volunteers and Principals may pick up boxes of school packets and shirts at St. Peter Catholic, 6220 La Salette St., Houston, TX 77021 - Gymnasium. Friday, February 6, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m…
Schedule and packet pickup
How do I view or edit my Registration? Manage Your Registration HERE or Click HERE to view a guide on viewing/editing registration! How do I resend the confirmation email? Click HERE to view a guide on resending the confirmation email!…
Schedule and packet pickup
1. I have a friend who wants to register, what do they need to know? Race Day registrations will take place online from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Only credit cards will be accepted. Registration will take place in Fiorenza Plaza (1111 St…
Schedule and packet pickup
*Subject to change. 5:30 AM - 6:30 AM – Catholic School Village Setup. 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Race Day Registration booth opens. 7:00 AM – Sunrise Mass at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. 7:00 AM – Catholic School Village Opens. 7:10 AM…
Schedule and packet pickup
Captains. Captain's Training Manual. RSVP Captain's Packet Pick-Up February 7, 2026, 9 AM - 3 PM - location TBD. Catholic School Village Booth Reservation. Captain's Training presentation - 9-12-25. Promotional Videos. 2025 Promo Video…
Course
The Catholic School Village Map is below - please click to download.
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
Steps for Students is an annual event benefiting the 56 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Over the last 21 years, this exciting day of family fun has brought together our Catholic community for a Sunrise Mass, a sanctioned 5K race, and a post-race party in the Catholic School Village. In 2026, over 10,000 people registered, and over $1,100,000 was raised to fund the unique needs of each of our Catholic schools.
There are many ways to participate in Steps for Students:
- Register and join the race!
- Become a fundraising champion for your school
- Join the festivities in the Catholic School Village
- Register for Hit Snooze for Students and run on your own time