Sixth Annual Lake Houston 10k 5k Early Bird Registration Ends July 14 - Kingwood

Registration for the 6^th Annual Lake Houston 10K 5K presented by Memorial Hermann Northeast and Texas Emergency Care Center is underway. Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the sanctioned race at 7 am, Saturday, August 22 at Kings Harbor on Lake Houston.

Last year's event proved successful with nearly 950 runners from across the state and country, some from as far away as Chicago. This year the Chamber is preparing for more than 1,000 participants. The course begins and ends at King's Harbor in Kingwood, is mostly shaded and boasts picturesque views of Lake Houston and the Kingwood area.

“The Lake Houston 10k 5k is a premier health and wellness event for the Lake Houston Area,” said Heath Rushing, CEO of Memorial Hermann Northeast and 2015 Co-Race Director. “It is an honor to serve alongside my good friend, Corey Turner. Together we will work to make sure the race continues to grow, draw more local residents and attract runners from across the country.  The support of the Lake Houston Area community has been tremendous and we look forward to setting a new record this year!”

Online registration is available at www.lakehouston10k5k.com. Race participants are guaranteed an official Dri-FIT race T-shirt and runner’s bag if they register by Tuesday, July 14. Registration from July 15 through August 14 is available but shirts and runners bags are on a first come, first served basis. Race day registration will be available only if cap is not met, but will close no later than 6:40 am. 

The sanctioned race offers a prize of $500 to the overall top male and female runners in the 10k race and $250 to the overall top male and female in the 5k race. Every runner gets digital “In Training” and “Finisher” medals.  Official race medals are awarded to first, second, and third place male & female finishers in the following categories: 18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 over.

To date, the race will feature a Kids Zone with inflatables, an obstacle course, face painting and balloons thanks to sponsor Spacewalk of Northeast Houston. The Houston Rockets Street Team and Road Jam are attending with free merchandise, prizes and interactive inflatables. Health and wellness vendors will set up booths to welcome race participants, as well as event spectators.

“We are excited about the sixth year of this event and look forward to building on the success of last year,” said Corey Turner, publisher of the Observer Newspaper Group and Co-Race Director. “It is a great family event for our community and we continually attract runners from across the country. It serves as a great example of how the chamber brings local businesses, organizations and residents together.”

Sponsors for the event include Co-Presenting Sponsors Memorial Hermann Northeast and Texas Emergency Care Center; Gold Sponsors New Balance Humble and Waste Connections of Texas; Official Race Hotel Sponsor Holiday Inn Express & Suites and Silver Sponsors Keller Williams – Mastermind Agents, Kingwood Funeral Home and Waste Management. Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze Sponsorships Still Available! Contact Chris O'Dell for information. Email codell@lakehouston.org or call 281-446-2128.

Register by July 14 and pay just $35 for the 10k run and $30 for the 5k run/walk.  July 15 through August 14 cost is $40 for the 10k run and $35 for the 5k run/walk. Race Day Registration closes at 6:40 am, is $45 for the 10 and $40 for the 5k and will only be allowed only if the cap is not met.