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University Run

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The University Run hosted by Rice University Athletics, formerly Bayou Bucket 10K, 5K, and KidsK, is back! Students, alumni, and fans are invited to participate and contend for your alma mater! Who will you represent?

WE'VE GOT SPIRIT, YES WE DO! WE'VE GOT SPIRIT HOW 'BOUT YOU? Show us your school spirit, come dressed to impress, and represent your favorite college.

Join us for a beautiful run through Rice University, sprint down the hill, to the 50 yard line, and race to the finish, a jumbotron finish! Be sure to look up! Your friends and family will be in the stands cheering you on!

Registration fees

VIP Packet Pick-up Closed

  1. $15.00

10K In-Person Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $45.00

      early bird

      Jan 17 – Jul 14
    2. $50.00

      well timed

      Jul 15 – Aug 31
    3. $55.00

      just a little late

      Sep 1 – Sep 10
    4. $60.00

      last minute

      Sep 11 – Sep 24

10K Virtual Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $45.00

      early bird

      Jan 17 – Jul 14
    2. $50.00

      well timed

      Jul 15 – Aug 31
    3. $55.00

      just a little late

      Sep 1 – Sep 10
    4. $60.00

      last minute

      Sep 11 – Sep 24

5K In-Person Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $35.00

      early bird

      Jan 17 – Jul 14
    2. $40.00

      well timed

      Jul 15 – Aug 31
    3. $45.00

      just a little late

      Sep 1 – Sep 10
    4. $50.00

      last minute

      Sep 11 – Sep 24

5k Virtual Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $35.00

      early bird

      Jan 17 – Jul 14
    2. $40.00

      well timed

      Jul 15 – Aug 31
    3. $45.00

      just a little late

      Sep 1 – Sep 10
    4. $50.00

      last minute

      Sep 11 – Sep 24

KidsK and Family Walk Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $20.00

      early bird

      Jan 17 – Jul 14
    2. $20.00

      well timed

      Jul 15 – Aug 31
    3. $25.00

      just a little late

      Sep 1 – Sep 10
    4. $25.00

      last minute

      Sep 11 – Sep 24

Race Features

  • All participants receive a chip-timed race, University Run finisher medal, and unisex t-shirt.
  • Kids K participants receive a t-shirt and a finisher medal.
  • Join in the fun after the race with food and drink, music, and great fun for the whole family!




Event schedule

Event schedule

  • Sat, September 23, 2023 10:00 AM - Packet Pick-up - Sun & Ski Sports - Westheimer, 6100 Westheimer Rd #126, Houston, TX 77057, 10 AM- 3
  • Sun, September 24, 2023 7:30 AM - 5K & 10K - START
  • Sun, September 24, 2023 9:00 AM - Awards Ceremony
  • Sun, September 24, 2023 9:30 AM - KidsK and Family Walk

Contact information

Event contact
Houston Running Co.
Email
support@houstonrunningco.com
Website
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