Alex's 5K - November2nd, 2024
Bayou City Road Runners present:
14th Annual Alex’s 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ K
Run for Autism
100% of our net proceeds go to local autism-related charities
14th Annual Alex’s 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ K
Run for Autism
100% of our net proceeds go to local autism-related charities
THE 2024 RACE IS HISTORY! Find Results and pictures HERE.
The14th Annual Alex’s 5K Run/Walk & Kids' K!
Alex’s 5K and Kids' K Run is a fun, family friendly event with a purpose.
RACE HIGHLIGHTS:
NEW VENUE THIS YEAR! Our race has moved from MacGregor Park to Avondale House. Avondale House is one of our race beneficiaries and the school that Alex attended. Learnmore about Avondale House HERE.
We have a new flat and fast, USATF-certified course (TX24011JH).
We are also offering a virtual option for those who wish to participate with the same purpose and enthusiasm from afar. Please join us in running to raise funds for autism charities in our community!
RACE PURPOSE: Alex's 5K is a fun, family friendly event that honors the life of Alex Jamrich by promoting autism awareness and raising money for research and services. Alex was autistic and passed away in 2010 at the age of 17. Lara Allen and the Bayou City Road Runners started the race in 2011.
CHARITIES: 100% of the race profits will go to autism-based charities. To date, we have donated over $230,000 over the life of the race. Our race beneficiaries are Avondale House (Alex's school), the Westview School, and Autism Speaks-Houston More information about our beneficiaries can be obtained through the race website: www.alex5k.com.
RACE DETAILS:
The IN PERSON option will be done ON race day at Avondale House, 3737 O'Meara Dr., Houston, TX 77025
The VIRTUAL option can be done any time from registration until race day on any course you choose! Virtual participants will be able to submit their race results from Nov.2 to Nov. 11. Virtual runners are not eligible for age group awards.
SWAG:
REGISTRATION FEES 5K:
Kids K Fees:
RACE DAY SCHEDULE (Saturday, November 2, 2024):
COURSE: We have a new flat and fast, USATF-certified course (TX24011JH) that starts and finishes in front of Avondale House on O'Meara Dr.
2024 PACKET PICKUP:
VOLUNTEERS: If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please sign up on our Volunteer page or email the volunteer coordinator at [email protected]. Service hour certificates will be provided to those needing them for school credit.
DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING: Consider contributing to our cause via our Donation link. The race is presented by the Bayou City Road Runners (BCRR), one of the largest running clubs in Houston and an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
SPONSORSHIP: Sponsorship information can be obtained on the race website (www.alex5k.com). For convenience, contributions can be submitted via the donation link on this site. Corporate sponsors please contact the race director directly at [email protected] for more information.
COVID-19 POLICY: Our top priority is the well-being of our participants, volunteers, and the members of the communities we serve! We plan to hold this event in person. We will accommodate any modifications required to hold a safe event.
If our municipality does not allow large gatherings and this run cannot take place in person, we will switch all to a virtual run option and ensure that you receive your race items whether it be by a packet pick up option or in the mail.
The14th Annual Alex’s 5K Run/Walk & Kids' K!
Alex’s 5K and Kids' K Run is a fun, family friendly event with a purpose.
RACE HIGHLIGHTS:
- All net proceeds support autism charities in our community.
- NEW: Flat, fast course at new venue!
- Cash awards ($100 CASH) for top open and masters runners!
- Goal race for the PIM - Power in Motion Training Program!
- Wheel division!
- Awesome Kids’ K! Even more awesome kids post race activities (courtesy of the Crazy Cat Lady)!
- Terrific post race party with food, music and beer (courtesy of Saint Arnold Brewery)!
NEW VENUE THIS YEAR! Our race has moved from MacGregor Park to Avondale House. Avondale House is one of our race beneficiaries and the school that Alex attended. Learnmore about Avondale House HERE.
We have a new flat and fast, USATF-certified course (TX24011JH).
We are also offering a virtual option for those who wish to participate with the same purpose and enthusiasm from afar. Please join us in running to raise funds for autism charities in our community!
RACE PURPOSE: Alex's 5K is a fun, family friendly event that honors the life of Alex Jamrich by promoting autism awareness and raising money for research and services. Alex was autistic and passed away in 2010 at the age of 17. Lara Allen and the Bayou City Road Runners started the race in 2011.
CHARITIES: 100% of the race profits will go to autism-based charities. To date, we have donated over $230,000 over the life of the race. Our race beneficiaries are Avondale House (Alex's school), the Westview School, and Autism Speaks-Houston More information about our beneficiaries can be obtained through the race website: www.alex5k.com.
RACE DETAILS:
The IN PERSON option will be done ON race day at Avondale House, 3737 O'Meara Dr., Houston, TX 77025
The VIRTUAL option can be done any time from registration until race day on any course you choose! Virtual participants will be able to submit their race results from Nov.2 to Nov. 11. Virtual runners are not eligible for age group awards.
SWAG:
- Custom Alex's 5K finisher medal to all participants.
- Alex's 5K tech shirt
REGISTRATION FEES 5K:
- Early Bird Special until September 1, 2024: $30.00
- Early Registration from September 1 – October 7, 2024: $35.00
- Standard Registration (October 8 – November 01, 2024): $40.00
- Late Registration (November 2, 2024, Race Day): $45.00
Kids K Fees:
- $15 till November 1, 2024
- $20 on race day
RACE DAY SCHEDULE (Saturday, November 2, 2024):
- 6:30 - 7:45 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup -
- 8 AM - Kid’s K start
- Kid's Activities immediately after the Kids’ K
- 8:25 AM - Hand-Cycle/Pushrim 5K race start
- 8:30 AM - 5K Run/Walk Race start
- 8:45-ish - Post Race Party immediately after race
COURSE: We have a new flat and fast, USATF-certified course (TX24011JH) that starts and finishes in front of Avondale House on O'Meara Dr.
2024 PACKET PICKUP:
- Friday November 1, 11AM - 6 PM: Fleet Feet Sports, 4502 Greenbriar Dr., Houston, TX 77007
- Race day registration and packet pickup are available from 6:30-7:45 AM at race site.
VOLUNTEERS: If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please sign up on our Volunteer page or email the volunteer coordinator at [email protected]. Service hour certificates will be provided to those needing them for school credit.
DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING: Consider contributing to our cause via our Donation link. The race is presented by the Bayou City Road Runners (BCRR), one of the largest running clubs in Houston and an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
SPONSORSHIP: Sponsorship information can be obtained on the race website (www.alex5k.com). For convenience, contributions can be submitted via the donation link on this site. Corporate sponsors please contact the race director directly at [email protected] for more information.
COVID-19 POLICY: Our top priority is the well-being of our participants, volunteers, and the members of the communities we serve! We plan to hold this event in person. We will accommodate any modifications required to hold a safe event.
If our municipality does not allow large gatherings and this run cannot take place in person, we will switch all to a virtual run option and ensure that you receive your race items whether it be by a packet pick up option or in the mail.
REGISTER TO RACE at https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/Alexs5K
Donate to our cause* https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/Alexs5K
All donations tax deductible.*
Donate to our cause* https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/Alexs5K
All donations tax deductible.*
Alex's 5K donated $21,000 to race beneficiaries from the proceeds of the 2021 event.
For more information visit:
www.ALEX5K.com
www.FACEBOOK.com/AlexsFivek
TWITTER.com/AlexsFivek
www.INSTAGRAM.com/alexsfivek
www.ALEX5K.com
www.FACEBOOK.com/AlexsFivek
TWITTER.com/AlexsFivek
www.INSTAGRAM.com/alexsfivek
