2025 Komen Houston Race for the Cure
2025 Komen Houston Race for the Cure
Komen Houston is celebrating 35 years! Join us downtown at Sam Houston Park and experience our Komen Houston Race for the Cure 5K along Allen Parkway with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop! Whether you walk, run or participate virtually, ending breast cancer needs all of us.
Days to Race
Our Progress
Raised $33,410.30
Our Goal $1,129,000.00
207 Registered and counting! Sign up today!
Event Day Details
Sam Houston Park
1000 Bagby St.
Houston, TX
77002
Schedule
6:15 a.m. | Check-in and on-site registration opens
7:00 a.m. | Survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer meet at Hope Village
7:30 a.m. | Opening Ceremonies
8:00 a.m. | Competitive 5K Begins
Local Event FAQs
What is the cost to register?
Early Bird Registration Fees through Tuesday, July 15, 2025:
Adult: $35
Virtual Adult: $35
Youth (under 18): $20
Virtual Youth (under 18) $20
Register early to beat the July 16, 2025 $10 price increase!
How long is the Race? The Race is approximately three miles. You may also choose to walk/run a one-mile route.
Can I bring my dog(s) to the event? For the safety of event participants, only service animals will be allowed at the event.
Can I walk the Race? Absolutely!
Why We Race
Mary's Story
I’ve lost an aunt to breast cancer and over the years, some of my very best friends on my team have gone through a diagnosis. While I hate adding names to my Race bib, I know the money I raise supports crucial work to help find the cures to end breast cancer.
-Mary R.
Shirts/Packet Pick-up
2025 Race Shirt
Every registered participant will receive an event T-shirt. Shirts for survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer will be in special colors to recognize their role in our event.
Participants who register by Sunday, September 7, 2025 will have their shirts mailed prior to Race day, without exception. Those who register after can get their shirt at Packet Pick-up or on Race morning.
Packet Pick-Up
Shirt sizes at Packet Pick-Up(s) and on Race morning are not guaranteed.
Medals/Timing Chips
Purchase the $10 timing chip/select the 5K Route option at registration to receive a timing chip and be eligible for awards.
Award Categories
Top Overall Female
Top 3 Female Breast Cancer Survivors
Top 3 Females Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Top Overall Male
Top 3 Male Breast Cancer Survivors
Top 3 Males Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Race Results
We will post a link to Race results here within one week of the conclusion of the event.
Activities for Survivors and Those Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
This event is a celebration of the strength and resilience of our entire breast cancer community, especially people living with living with metastatic breast cancer. We honor these members of our community at:
Pathway of Hope & Survivor Parade | 8:15 a.m.
Hope Village Celebration | 10:00 a.m.
Three ways to help Susan G. Komen
Race for the Cure is Susan G. Komen’s premier 5K running event. Registration fees get you to the starting line, but your fundraising and generosity will help us cross the finish line to our vision of a world without breast cancer.
Fundraise
Every dollar you raise helps us drive research, provide care, unify communities and take action in our mission to end breast cancer.
Donate on behalf of a participant
Ready to make a difference? Search for a participant or team now to donate on their behalf.
Give to the event goal
Ending breast cancer needs all of us. Give directly to our event and help us reach our $1,129,000.00 goal.
Fundraise and Get Rewarded
Our Race fundraisers are rewarded with amazing Komen swag!
Fundraisers ensure Komen can make a difference in the lives of people impacted by breast cancer. Race fundraisers earn points for every dollar raised to be redeemed for exclusive Komen swag. Visit https://www.komen.org/komenincentives to see all items available.
Program details: $1 raised = 1 point earned. Redeem at any time, as often as you like, for as many items as you like, based on your points available. Points expire after 18 months of no fundraising activity.
All items subject to availability. Incentive redemption account information will be sent via email from komenincentives@genumark.com when the first $100 is raised.
Visit ShopKomen to stock up on even more gear.
Sam Houston Park Race Highlights
Komen Houston is celebrating 35 years! Join us downtown at Sam Houston Park and experience our Komen Houston Race for the Cure 5K along Allen Parkway with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop! Whether you walk, run or participate virtually, ending breast cancer needs all of us.
Leaderboard
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Top Participants
Top Teams
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Komen research funding has played a role in
all 19 breast cancer drugs approved by the FDA since 2012.
Your support helps develop more effective treatments for breast cancer patients.
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Thank You to Our National Sponsors
Thank You to Our Local Sponsors
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