<%@LANGUAGE="VBSCRIPT"%> HARRA - Houston Area Road Runners Association

Houston Area Running Clubs affiliated with HARRA

There are 24 running clubs in the Houston area that are affiliated with HARRA. Whether you run for fun, fitness, competition, or social; there is a club for you. Check 'em out!

You can view a list of group runs put on by many of these clubs by going to the Houston area group runs page.

AL LAWRENCE RUNNING CLUB
Drew Prisner
P.O. Box 41749
Houston, TX 77241
dprisner@phonoscope.net

Primary Location: Greater Houston
Approximate Membership: 150

Philosophy: To promote running at all levels. We have monthly social meetings, fun runs, trail runs, parties.
Club Runs: Many members have track workouts at Memorial Park track on Monday and Wednesday evenings; Long runs on Saturday mornings from Memorial Park.
Race Management: Bayou Bash Relay, Bellaire Trolley Run 5K

BAY AREA RUNNING CLUB
Carwyn Sharp
2427 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
(281) 480-5388
jecarey@sbcglobal.net

Primary Location: Greater Clear Lake/Pasadena
Approximate Membership: 200

Philosophy: Running is for the masses, not just the fast.
Club Runs: Tuesday Night:  Speed Workout at Clear Lake Track; Thursday Night: Kemah Bridge Repeats; Sunday Mornings: Long Run at Seabrook Trails.
Race Management: USA 10 Miler, staffs many Clear Lake road races, hosts annual Lunar Rendezvous Run at JSC in July, Resurrection Run at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Summer Kickoff Run in League City, and Maribelle's 5K By the Bay in Seabrook.

BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS
Eddie Rodriguez
P.O. Box 925534
Houston, TX 77292
(713) 968-YRUN
info@bcrr.org

Primary Location: Greater Houston
Approximate Membership: 300

Philosophy: To promote fitness for runners of all abilities, from beginners to experienced marathoners while at the same time providing a stimulating social life...ski trips, out of town race trips, international marathon trips, parties, happy hours, etc.
Club Runs: Runs from Memorial Park every weekend. Fun runs every Wednesday evening at Rice University.

BRAZOSPORT AREA ROAD RUNNERS ASSOCIATION
Tony Moody
P.O. Box 162
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
(409) 265-3000
BARRA@brazosport.edu

Primary Location: Lake Jackson
Approximate Membership: 100

Philosophy: To promote health and fitness through competitive and recreational running.
Club Runs: Saturday 7:00 a.m. training runs from Dow Federal Credit Union; Wednesday mornings, 5:30 a.m. track workouts at Brazoswood High School track. Sponsors the Firecracker 4. Advises and volunteers at most Lake Jackson area races.

CLEAR LAKE FITNESS CLUB
Linda Riviera
P.O. Box 890714
Houston, TX 77289-0714
(713) 608-0679
president@runclearlake.org

Primary Location: Greater Clear Lake Area
Approximate Membership: 150

Philosophy: To promote long-distance running and walking as the core of a healthy lifestyle.
Club Runs: Saturday morning long runs from Clear Lake Park during the Houston Marathon training season, various other locations at other times. Very active running non-competitive races locally and nationally.

FINISH LINE SPORTS RUNNING CLUB
Andy Stewart
13895 Southwest Freeway
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 242-7700
andystewart@bigplanet.com

Primary Location: Sugar Land and Fort Bend County
Approximate Membership: 200

Philosophy: To promote the sport and maintain fitness. Dozens of members are triathletes, including several Ironman finishers. Club since 1985.
Club Runs: Track workouts for an additional fee at Clements track, Hwy 6 South at Voss on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm.
Race Management: Lakes of Williams Ranch 30K Run

FIRST COLONY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Megan Phelan
4350 Austin Parkway
Sugar Land, Texas 77479
(281) 634-9555
(281) 634-9515 Fax
meganp@firstcolony.org

Primary Location: Fort Bend County

Philosophy: To promote running at all levels through providing race management for two annual 5k races.
Race Management: Freedom 5K, Fired Up 5K

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GALLOWAY HOUSTON
Charles & Tina Deeds
(281)795-5253
cadeed@sbcglobal.net

Primary Location: Greater Houston

Philosophy: Jeff's injury-free training principles have been used successfully by hundreds of thousands of runners of all abilities, including beginners.
Club Runs: Training runs ending for several goal marathons.

GULF COAST RUNNING CLUB
Chuck Bach
207 Sunset Ridge Dr
League City, TX 77573
(281) 384-0611
info@txgcrc.org

Primary Location: Greater Clear Lake/League City
Approximate Membership: 200

Philosophy: To promote good health through running and walking. Various programs from 5K to marathon. All levels welcome.
Motto: Getting you to your next finish line.
Club Runs: Saturdays at 7:00 a.m. from Clear Creek High School Ninth Grade Center.

HOUSTON HARRIERS
Hersh Levitt
4019 Southwestern
Houston, TX 77005
713-661-0211
hershlev@aol.com

Primary Location: Greater Houston (many members live near Memorial Park).
Approximate Membership: 100

Philosophy: Established in 1975 by collegiate track runners to put together team(s) for local and national competition in track, road races, and cross country.
Club Runs: Loosely organized, often running from the Tennis Center at Memorial Park. Otherwise, track workouts twice a week or hill training along Buffalo Bayou/Allen Parkway.
Race Management: Buffalo Wallow XC 6K

HOUSTON MASTER SPORTS ASSOCIATION
Tom McBrayer
P.O. Box 667190
Houston, TX 77266-7190
(713) 523-5679
mametm@sbcglobal.net

Primary Location: Greater Houston
Approximate Membership: 100

Philosophy: We stress participation over competition, and welcome all ages and levels of running.
Club Runs: Training runs Saturday at 6:00 a.m. from Memorial Park Tennis Center.
Race Management: Houston Marathon Warmup Series HMSA Classical 25K and Relay

HOUSTON STRIDERS
Whitney LaRocca
P.O. Box 721405
Houston, TX 77272-1405
(713) 797-8601
kw2121@sbcglobal.net

Primary Location: Greater Houston
Approximate Membership: 700+

Philosophy: Promotes running for fun and fitness. Our club is made up of runners, joggers, walkers, cyclists and volunteers of all ages and from all walks of life. The club provides information to support new and experienced runners in their fitness and training. Lots of organized training and activities for members. Club run every Wednesday at 7pm, all are invited. Club runs in West Memorial most days of the week (contact Whitney LaRocca for further information).
Race Management:Houston Marathon Warmup Series Koala/Luke’s Half Marathon and Relay

IN FLIGHT RUNNING
Michael Merlino / Duval Ruiz
1302 Waugh Drive PMB 267
Houston, TX 77019-3908
(713) 523-2577 ext 3
info@inflightrunning.com

Primary Location: Greater Houston area
Approximate Membership: 200+ and growing

Philosophy: "Take your running to new heights" TM
Whether you are a beginner or experienced runner our focus is always on improving your running and reducing your risk of injury. We take a holistic approach to running by including coaching on strength training, cross training, sports nutrition and injury prevention
Club Runs: Our annual 32 week marathon/half marathon group training program runs from late May through the annual running of the Houston Marathon & Half Marathon each January. Long runs are held from Memorial Park at 6:00 AM on Saturdays during our training season. Hill training and track workouts are held weekly between mid August and mid December at 6:00 AM & 6:00 PM. See our website FAQ page for more information
Race Management: Assist the Downtown YMCA with race management for the annual Jingle Bell Run.

THE KENYAN WAY
Sean Wade
4303 Floyd
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 864-8872
kenyanway@prodigy.net

MEMORIAL PARK RUNNING CLUB
Daniel Cousins
Joann Wheeler
115 Pacific #3
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 526-7461
claycousins@sysim.net
jaw@gregorycook.com

Approximate Membership: 45

Philosophy: To encourage fitness for runners of all abilities and to promote a healthy, athletic lifestyle along with a fun social environment.

PEARLAND AREA RUNNERS CLUB
John Mohr
P.O. Box 325
Manvel, TX 77578
281-489-3869
pearlandarearunnersclub@yahoo.com

Primary Location: Pearland (South of Houston)
Approximate Membership: 50

Philosophy: To promote running and walking for fitness and fun. Our members range from recreational exercisers to competitive athletes and we welcome all fitness levels. Our club offers training support and nutrition education to help our members achieve their goals, whether it is to run their first 5K or qualify for Boston.
Club Runs: Weekly Saturday morning runs/walks with suggested routes (short and longer routes available each week), weekday club runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 am and 7 pm, social events, and quarterly meetings.

PTI AMERICA
Dr. Christopher Rampacek
4444 Cullen #1301
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 748-8686
pti@houston.rr.com

Primary Location: Greater Houston

RUNNERS HIGH CLUB
Gary Mulvihill
6304 Haskell B
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 868-4927
train@runnershighclub.com

TEAM IN TRAINING
Shamera Simpson
5005 Mitchelldale Suite 115
Houston, Texas 77092
713-680-8088
shamera.simpson@lls.org

Primary Location: 6 different training locations throughout the Greater Houston area
Approximate Membership: 300+ per season

Philosophy: To increase funding to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's mission while promoting fitness and healthy lifestyles in an encouraging group atmosphere. The Society's Mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Run for a reason and have the experience of a lifetime.
Club Runs: Every Saturday morning and one weeknight group workout. Comprehensive training program provided for all fitness levels -- from absolute beginners to more experienced athletes. Runners and walkers welcome.

TERLINGUA TRACK CLUB
Alex Galbraith
207 Broad Oaks Circle
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 621-3547
alextgalbraith@comcast.net

Primary Location: Greater Houston

Philosophy: Emphasis on running and racing rather than official meetings or parties.
Race Management: LP Run

TORNADOS RUNNING CLUB
Victor Aguirre
2923 Walnut Springs Dr.
Katy, TX 77449-6208
(281) 578-6140
VAgu767139@aol.com

Primary Location: Greater Houston
Approximate Membership: 100

Philosophy: To enjoy running for its fitness and social opportunities.
Club Runs: Long group training runs on Sundays; Tuesday track workouts; evening runs at Memorial Park on remaining days.
Race Management for the Cross Country Relay.

USA FIT
Debbie Goldberg
5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 515
Houston, TX 77007
(281) 754-4369
info@houstonfit.com

Primary Location: 8 Houston area running and walking training programs
Approximate Membership: 3000+

Philosophy: To promote fitness in a fun environment through a comprehensive training program. All ability levels welcome

THE WOODLANDS RUNNING CLUB
Tony Allison
P.O. Box 132163
The Woodlands, TX 77393-2163
281-844-3838
President@TheWoodlandsRunningClub.org

Primary Location: The Woodlands
Approximate Membership: 275

Philosophy: To provide regular training sessions for runners of all abilities, stage road racing events, and support charitable, civic and parks institutions in our community.
Club Runs: Sunday morning long runs and Wednesday evening track workouts starting at The Woodlands High School