Alex's 5K - Virtual
The 13th Annual Alex's 5K Run/Walk & Kids' K, Saturday, November 4, 2023
Houston's MacGregor Park and Virtual options!
Houston's MacGregor Park and Virtual options!
2022 DETAILS BELOW. 2023 DETAILS COMING SOON.
Bayou City Road Runners present:
12th Annual Alex’s 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ K
Run for Autism
100% of our proceeds go to Autism-related charities
Bayou City Road Runners present:
12th Annual Alex’s 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ K
Run for Autism
100% of our proceeds go to Autism-related charities
Welcome to the 12th Annual Alex’s 5K Run/Walk & Kids' K!
Alex’s 5K and Kids' K Run is a fun, family friendly event with a purpose. 100% of the net race profits will go to our designated autism-based charities. In 2022 it's an in-person event at our usual location, the flat and fast terrain of MacGregor Park. 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 almost $162,000 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 MacGregor Park. Depending on conditions and number of participants on race day, we may start in waves to increase social distancing.
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. 5 to Nov. 11. Virtual runners are not eligible for age group awards.
SWAG:
REGISTRATION FEES 5K:
Kids K Fees:
Online registration will close at 11:59 pm on November 4, 2022.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE (Saturday, November 5, 2022):
COURSE: Due to construction on the Calhoun St Bridge, our usual course is not available. We have designed an all new PR-worthy, USATF-certified course (TX21006JH) that starts and ends in MacGregor Park - avoids the construction on the bridge - and travels around the adjacent neighborhood. It is wheelchair-friendly.
2022 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 christinabcrr@gmail.com. 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 info@alex5k.com 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 are monitoring the situation with COVID-19 in our community carefully and 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.
Alex’s 5K and Kids' K Run is a fun, family friendly event with a purpose. 100% of the net race profits will go to our designated autism-based charities. In 2022 it's an in-person event at our usual location, the flat and fast terrain of MacGregor Park. 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 almost $162,000 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 MacGregor Park. Depending on conditions and number of participants on race day, we may start in waves to increase social distancing.
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. 5 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, 2022: $30.00
- Early Registration from September 3 – October 8, 2022: $35.00
- Standard Registration (October 9 – November 04, 2022): $40.00
- Late Registration (November 5, 2022, Race Day): $45.00
Kids K Fees:
- $15 till November 4, 2022
- $20 on race day
Online registration will close at 11:59 pm on November 4, 2022.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE (Saturday, November 5, 2022):
- 6:30 - 7:45 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup - MacGregor Park
- 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: Due to construction on the Calhoun St Bridge, our usual course is not available. We have designed an all new PR-worthy, USATF-certified course (TX21006JH) that starts and ends in MacGregor Park - avoids the construction on the bridge - and travels around the adjacent neighborhood. It is wheelchair-friendly.
2022 PACKET PICKUP:
- Friday November 4, 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 MacGregor Park.
VOLUNTEERS: If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please sign up on our Volunteer page or email the volunteer coordinator at christinabcrr@gmail.com. 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 info@alex5k.com 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 are monitoring the situation with COVID-19 in our community carefully and 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
