RACE INFORMATION

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November 2, 2024 – Race Day Schedule

6:30 A.M. to 7:45 A.M.: Race Day Registration/Packet Pickup

8:00 A.M.: Kids’ K Start

Kids’ Activities immediately after the Kids’ K

8:25 A.M.: Wheelchair/Hand-Cycle/Pushrim 5K race start

8:30 A.M.: Run/Walk Race Start

~8:45 A.M.: Post Race Party to follow the race.

For the safety of the runners, no strollers or pets please.

Location & Directions

NEW LOCATION: AVONDALE HOUSE, 3737 O’MEARA DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX 77025.

Avondale House is located on O’Meara Dr. just off of Alt Hwy 90 frontage road and the South Loop (I610).

From I610, exit to S. Main and go south on the frontage road to Hwy 90. Turn right on O’Meara Drive. Note that O’Meara Drive west of Avondale House will be closed to traffic from the south-bound lane of Stella Link around 7:00AM.

If driving north on Hwy 90, exit at Belford and do a U-Turn onto the frontage road, then turn rt on O’Meara Dr.

Parking:

On race day, access to O’Meara Dr. from the south-bound lane of Stella Link will be closed to traffic without a permit at 7:30AM. Ice Palace Dr. that connects Belfort and O’Meara will also be closed at 7:30AM.

For the safety of our participants, only official race vehicles (permit required) will be allowed to enter O’Meara Dr. from Stella Link after 7:30 am, and no vehicles will be allowed in or out of this area after 8:00 am and until all runners are off the course and the roads are reopened by security and race officials.

There is limited parking at Avondale House lot and along O’Meara Dr. close to the Hwy 90 frontage road. There is no parking on the portion of O’Meara Dr. that is part of the race course.

Carpooling and ride sharing is encouraged. (use code ALEXS5K for $15 off 2 rides with Alto).

Once close parking is full, traffic will be redirected to the overflow parking lot.

Overflow parking has been arranged at the Houston Chinese Church, 10305 S Main St, Houston, TX 77025 (off of W. Belfort and 90). This is a short 3 block walk from Avondale (Cross at underpass of Hwy 90 and walk on sidewalk of frontage road to O’Meara – see map).

Additional parking may be available on neighboring streets. Please respect all “No Parking” zones.

NOTE: If you are unable to park on O’Meara and are redirected to the Hwy 90 frontage road, you will have to proceed to exit at Willowbend and do a U-turn to return to overflow parking lot on Belfort.

Course

A brand new venue requires a brand new course! USATF certified TX24011JH course is fast and flat and includes 2 loops on Stella Link. The course starts and ends on O’Meara Dr. in front of Avondale House. Full details can be viewed and downloaded HERE

Alex’s 5k Course Map

Water will be provided near the start/finish area and along the course.

Post Race Party

All runners will be treated to a post race party featuring food, soft drinks and beer after the race. There will be a Kids Activity Zone. Door prizes!!

Registration

On-line at https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/Alexs5K
Wheelchair/Hand-Cycle/Pushrim participants registering online will be prompted for inclusion in this division during registration process.
Register in person at Packet Pick-up (see dates, places and times below)

5K Entry Fees

Early Bird Special through August 31, 2024: $30.00
Early Registration from September 1 – October 7, 2024: $35.00
Standard Registration (October 8 – November 01, 2024): $40
Late Registration (November 02, 2024, Race Day): $45.00
Registration discount of $5 off available to all active HARRA members and PIM participants. (No additional discount on Early Bird Pricing)
Note: Since this course is in a flood plain, the event may have to be modified or canceled due to weather. There will be NO REFUNDS.

Kids’ 1K Fees

Early Registration Through November 01, 2024: $15
Late Race Day Registration (November 02, 2024): $20.00
Register online here

Packet Pick-up and Late Registration:

Packet Pickup: Fleet Feet – 4502 Greenbriar Dr., Houston, TX 77005: November 01 (11am – 6PM)

Race Day Packet Pickup/Registration: Avondale House: November 02 (6:30-7:45 AM)

Awards

Awards will be presented to the Overall Male & Female and 1st Place Masters Male & Female. In addition to a custom made award tile, each will receive $100 CASH!
Age Division prizes will be awarded to the following 1st through 3rd place Male & Female finishers in the following categories: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and Older.
Hand-Cycle/Wheelchair Division prizes for top male and female.

ALL AWARDS WILL BE BASED ON CHIP TIME.

Door Prizes

Door prizes for Race/Walk participants include free race entries to select area races and other items.

If you would like to donate a door prize for the race, contact us at info@alex5k.com

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