Join us for the 1st Annual Kingwood 5K Fun Run and 1 Mile Kid Run
The event will take place on October 22nd, 2016 starting and ending at Creekwood Middle School in Kingwood, TX. The race is designed for runners, walkers, and kids. We invite you to gather your friends, family, and coworkers to join us on this fun and shaded route that takes place on the Bear Branch Green Belt Trails.
Come out for a fun, family and community oriented event created just for you!
The 1 Mile Kid run will start at 8:00AM and will be followed by an 8:30AM start time for the 5K. This race will be chipped timed. All participants will receive a race bag, race t-shirt (if registered by October 9th), and post race refreshments. Kids under 12 who participate in the 1 mile kid run will receive a finishers medal.
Why participate in this event? It was made with you in mind! We've found a fun and shaded route that's suited for your first 5K or for any seasoned runner. Plus, all race proceeds benefit Young Life Houston Northeast in Kingwood, a local non-profit dedicated to introducing adolescents to Christ and helping them grow in their faith.
Participants must register before October 9th to receive a race t-shirt. Any registerants after October 9th are not gauranteed a t-shirt.
Registering as a family? Register 4 or more people at once and receive a 15% discount at checkout!
In the case of bad weather, event will not be rescheduled and refunds will not be issued.
To learn more about Young Life, click here. More information about Young Life Houston Northeast can be found here.
For results for the 2016 Kingwood 5K Fun Run & 1 Mile Kid Run, please see links at the bottom of this page.
Registration fees
1 Mile Kid Run Closed
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$10.00Aug 2 - Oct 22
5K (Adult) Closed
Online registration closed-
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$20.00Aug 2 – Sep 22
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$25.00Sep 23 – Oct 21
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ClosedOct 22 – Oct 22
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5K (Student) Closed
Online registration closed-
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$15.00Aug 2 – Sep 22
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$20.00Sep 23 – Oct 21
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ClosedOct 22 – Oct 22
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Race Bag
Every participant will receive a race bag at packet pick up that will include free things just for you! Your race bag will include: race t-shirt, local products, and more! Your race bag will also include your race bib with your timing piece attached.
Participants must register before October 9th to receive a race t-shirt. Any registerants after October 9th are not gauranteed a t-shirt.
Post Race & Awards
Stick around after you finish to enjoy some post race treats and refreshments provided just for you! There will be local vendors and businesses with booths to pass out free items and give you more information on who they are!
Following the 5K race we will hand out awards to the 1 Mile Kid Top Finisher and the Top Male and Top Female Finishers in the 5K. Stick around after to recognize these winners!
Sponsors
We would like to recognize and thank the great sponsors who make this event possible.
Click on their logo to visit their website!
Title Sponsor
Senior Sponsors
Junior Sponsors
KINGWOOD BAGEL
Mark & Amye Lockett
Interested in sponsorship opportunies? Contact nehoustonyl@gmail.com for more information.
Race Day Services
We would like to recognize the following companies who are providing services on race day to make our event excellent for you!
Course Map
The Map below is the course route for the 5K Fun Run. Start/Finish is at Creekwood Middle School parking lot. Participants will exit the parking lot and head onto the Green Belt Trails and will eventually loop back to Creekwood Middle School. The course and finish line will close approximately 1 hour after the 8:30AM start time for the 5K.
Results
Click here to see the 5K Overall Results.
Click here to see the 1 Mile Kid Run Results.
Event schedule
- Fri, October 21, 2016 12:00 PM - Packet Pick-Up (Chick-Fil-A on Kingwood Drive)
- Sat, October 22, 2016 7:30 AM - Packet Pick-Up (Race Day)
- Sat, October 22, 2016 8:00 AM - 1 Mile Kid Run
- Sat, October 22, 2016 8:30 AM - 5K Fun Run
Contact information
- Event contact
- Young Life Northeast Houston
- nehoustonyl@gmail.com
- Phone
- +1 512-797-9202