Outdoor Recreation in the News!
Parents - Treat Yourself to an Exciting Gift After a Long Summer - 10% Off Coupon Code: backtoschool Read More
Freedom Over Texas with Fireworks Presented by Shell
Houston’s Texas-sized Fourth of July celebration, Freedom Over Texas with Fireworks Presented by Shell, will feature country music star Clay Walker; the largest land-based fireworks show in the nation; a statewide sand volleyball championship; activities galore for kids and families;... Read More
The 22nd Annual
Houston Art Car Parade
will be held on
May 9, 2009
Houston Art Car Weekend
Friday, May 8th
Sneak Peek at Discovery Green sponsored by Opportunity Houston
Get your first look at the new art cars for 2009, plus see some old favorites. There'll be live music and Art Car films on the main stage... Read More
2009 Blessing of the Fleet
The 41st annual “Blessing of the Shrimp and Pleasure Boat Fleet” will be held Sunday May 3, at 2:00 on the Clear Creek Channel, along the Kemah Boardwalk. Colorfully decorated shrimp boats and pleasure craft will file past the Cadillac “Authentic Mexican Restaurant” where they will be blessed... Read More
9th Annual Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, May 2, 2009
8:30am - 4:30pm
Allen's Landing - Downtown Houston
Welcome to the thrilling sport of dragon boat racing! We are entering our 9th year paddling at the birthplace of Houston – Allen's Landing in downtown.
You can expect over 30 teams racing throughout the... Read More
Houston - March for Babies
April 26, 2009
Robertson Stadium
4800 Calhoun
Houston, TX (77004)
Registration Time: 7:00 AM
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Walk Distance: 5 miles
Registration Time: 7:00AM
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Chapter: Houston Division
Phone #: (713) 623-2020
Mail to:
March Of Dimes
Houston Division
3000 Weslayan, #100
Houston, TX 77027
Incentives
$200 - March for Babies (MFB) T-shirt
$250 - MFB T-shirt and $15 Macy's Gift Card
$300 - MFB T-shirt and $20 Macy's Gift Card
$500 - MFB T-shirt and $30 Macy's Gift Card
$750 - MFB T-shirt and $45 Macy's Gift Card
$1000 - MFB T-shirt and $60 Macy's Gift Card
$2500 - MFB T-shirt and $150 Macy's Gift Card
$5000 - MFB T-shirt and $300 Macy's Gift Card
$10000 - MFB T-shirt and $500 Macy's Gift Card
$20000 - MFB T-shirt and $1,000 Macy's Gift Card
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St. Patrick's Day Parade Slated for Saturday, March 14th at 12 noon. The 2009 St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2009. The 50th Annual Parade starts at 12:00 pm in Downtown Houston.
Always a free event, the two-hour parade has historically been one of the largest in the U.S. and plans to include over... Read More
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Mayor Bill White joined state Senator Rodney Ellis, Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia, title sponsor Guaranty Bank and other sponsors today in announcing the 5th Annual Guaranty Bank Tour de Houston bicycle ride benefiting Houston parks on Sunday, March 22, 2009. The popular ride will begin and end this year at Discovery Green in downtown... Read More
Don't wait! Start helping the animals today!
Time left until Mutt Strut 2009...
Thank you for your interest in the 2009 Mutt Strut and Runway Race. Our online registration has closed. Packet pick up for pre-registered participants has started and online registrations are no longer being taken.
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Old River-Winfree Founders Day 5K Adult & 3K for 12 and under
These races will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project in memory Pfc Wesley R. Riggs
Cost: $25 for 5K
$15 for 3K
All proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project with 10% going to a Memorial Scholarship in Memory of the Ultimate Sacrifice given by Pfc Wesley R.... Read More
Live band, food, beer. Great course thru shaded neighborhood, benefits Special Olympics Texas.
Course certification number: tx02053etm
Cost - $20; $3 off for HARRA Members
More details at: www.EZToRegister.com
Event Location: Uptown Park
Address: Uptown Park... Read More
Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis - 2 miles
2 mile walk - Free
One in every 200 people suffer daily with digestive diseases. Throughout the year, Take Steps enables patient families to join together with their local community to build visibility and awareness about Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis while raising critical... Read More
In celebration of Armed Forces Day & Running to Help Provide a Home for Homeless Veterans.
5K Fun Run/Walk. Certified course #TX01024ETM through tree-lined, park roads
Cost: $20 Now until May 11 & $25 May 12-16, 2009
Event Location: Bear Creek Park
Address: 15435 Clay Road , Houston , TX
Summer Kick-Off Fun Run 5K run, 3K walk, 1K Kids run
The Eighteenth Annual Summer Kick-Off Fun Run will be held Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Clear Creek High School in League City, TX. This event includes a 5K run, a 3K health walk, and a 1K kid's run (age 12 and under).
Proceeds are used to provide student scholarships at area high... Read More
Certified, flat 5K/10K courses through Pearland’s Independence Park and surrounding neighborhood and a 1K fun run, free for children 9 and under.
This event benefits the Pearland Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association.
Course Certification Number: 5K: TX07055ETM, 10K: TX07056ETM
Cost : $25
Cost... Read More
5K and 10K race in the Texas Medical Center.
The race is open to runners, walkers, and wheelchair participants. The first male and female, masters male and female, and wheelchair finishers will receive overall awards. Age group awards will be given to the 1st-3rd place male and female finishers in the following age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 plus. A post-race party with music, refreshments, and lots of kids' activities will immediately follow the race.
Cost
$25 before April 25th
$30 April 26th until race day
$35 race day
Cost for HARRA Members
$22 before April 25th
$27 April 26th until race day
$32 race day
Details at: www.TexasExes.org/Houston
Event Location: UT School of Nursing
Address: 6901 Bertner , Houston , TX
Run for 33 1/3 minutes (33:20) around a track; furthest distance wins!
Oldest Race in Houston (42nd Annual Timed Run). Everyone runs as far as possible in 33 1/3 minutes (33:20) on a fast asphalt track; three heats - 6:30 open men (including Clydesdales); 7:15 all women (including Reubens); 8:00 all masters men.
Pre-registration: By mail... Read More
The Flying Owls 5k promotes healthy active lifestyles by raising funds for student fitness on campus at Rice University and providing a non-competitive atmosphere for runners, joggers, and walkers. We invite families, teams, students and more to come out for the 4th Annual Flying Owls 5k.
Register and more info:
www.rice.edu/fitness
$22... Read More
5k will be held at Discovery Green, in Downtown Houston.
The fourth annual Mothers for Clean Air Earth Day 5k will be held at Discovery Green, in Downtown Houston. This year, the Earth Day 5k will kick-off Earth Day Houston, a new, all-day Earth Day celebration at Discovery Green.
Overall Masters and Open, M/F winners will receive prizes... Read More
