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

Houston Area Running Clubs affiliated with HARRA

There are 25 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
President: Lisa Fletcher
2427 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
(281) 480-5388
ebarcruns@gmail.com

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 Creek HS 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, Toughest 10k in Houston at Kemah Bridge and Outrigger's 5k on the Bay in Seabrook.

BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS
Lara Allen
P.O. Box 925534
Houston, TX 77292
Lara Allen

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.

Race management: Alex's 5K

BRAZOSPORT AREA ROAD RUNNERS ASSOCIATION
Dan Walsh
P.O. Box 162
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
(409) 265-3000
runwriter@sbcglobal.net

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.

Brenham Runner's Association
Stephen Puckett
PO Box 2025
Brenham, Tx 77833
pucketts1985@gmail.com

Primary Location: Brenham area
Approximate Membership: 30

Philosophy: To provide a healthy physical fitness attitude, fun, service and fellowship for runners of all abilities. Club runs: Saturday mornings at 8:00am from Brenham High School tennis courts.
Race management: Boo Run Run
Club Runs: Runs from Memorial Park every weekend. Fun runs every Wednesday evening at Rice University.

Brian O’Neill’s Running Club
Dave Lee
Primary Location: Rice Village – Houston
Approximate Membership: 4,000 +

Philosophy: Dedicated to making Houston a happier and healthier place to live by promoting a culture of Fitness, Fun, and Philanthropy. A “social” running club that encourages people of all fitness levels to make running a fun part of their daily lives while raising money for local charities. The club is supported by several major sponsors and membership is completely free.

Club runs: Free weekly runs every Tuesday night. Runners can check in anytime between 5:30pm and 7:30pm at Brian O’Neill’s Irish Pub in Rice Village. Members run the 5k loop around Rice University then gather back at the pub for free post-run snacks and great drink specials. Members receive free prizes after their 10th, 20th, and 30th runs.

Race management: Shamrock Shuffle 5k Fun Run, Green Dress Pub Run, Hot Undies Run

CityCentre Running Club
Graham Schooley
Primary Location: CityCentre – Houston
Approximate Membership: 500 +

Philosophy: Dedicated to making Houston a happier and healthier place to live by promoting a culture of Fitness, Fun, and Philanthropy. A “social” running club that encourages people of all fitness levels to make running a fun part of their daily lives while raising money for local charities. The club is supported by several major sponsors and membership is completely free.

Club runs: Free weekly runs every Monday night. Runners can check in anytime between 5:30pm and 7:30pm at Ruggles Green in CityCentre. Members run a 5k loop around CityCentre then gather back at the restaurant for free post-run snacks and great drink specials. Members receive free prizes after their 10th, 20th, and 30th runs.

Race management: Conn’s Green 6.2



CLEAR LAKE FITNESS CLUB
Ed Lyon
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
Bill Grantham
4350 Austin Parkway
Sugar Land, Texas 77479
(281) 634-9555
billg@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

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GALLOWAY HOUSTON
Lisa Earehart
Program Director
Full and Half Marathon
832-495-7402
Earehart13@yahoo.com

Primary Location: Greater Houston

Philosophy: The goal is to get the runner to both the start and finish lines injury-free by incorporating regular walk breaks during training runs and the marathon or half-marathon itself.
Club runs: Saturday morning runs from Memorial Park and other Galleria area locations. All paces accommodated.

Goose’s Acre Running Club
Kelcee Keenan
Primary Location: The Woodlands
Approximate Membership: 400 +

Philosophy: Dedicated to making The Woodlands a happier and healthier place to live by promoting a culture of Fitness, Fun, and Philanthropy. A “social” running club that encourages people of all fitness levels to make running a fun part of their daily lives while raising money for local charities. The club is supported by several major sponsors and membership is completely free.

Club runs: Free weekly runs every Monday night. Runners can check in anytime between 5:30pm and 7:30pm at Goose’s Acre Irish Pub in The Woodlands. Members run the 5k loop around The Woodlands Waterway then gather back at the pub for free post-run snacks and great drink specials. Members receive free prizes after their 10th, 20th, and 30th runs.

Race management: Green Clover 5k Fun Run

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
Dave Wittman
P.O. Box 3323
Houston, TX 77253
dwittman@houstonharriers.com

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

Philosophy: Established in 1975 by collegiate track runners to put 2 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
Barry Chambers
P.O. Box 572426
Houston, TX 77257-2426
(713) 857-2447
jbchambers44@gmail.com

Primary Location:Greater Houston

Approximate Membership:400+

Philosophy:The Houston Striders are a city-wide running club with a primary objective of promoting running for fun and fitness. Our members range from walkers/joggers to Boston-qualified marathoners and ultrarunners. While we are very serious about running and fitness, we are a low-key club in that we always emphasize fun, service, participation, and fellowship over competition.

Club Runs:Organized club runs in both the Memorial Park and Terry Hershey Park (Westside) areas on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Open training run/trail run on Wednesdays at Memorial Park.

Race Management:Houston Marathon Warmup Series - Houston Half Marathon and Relay.

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

Primary Location: Greater Houston area
Approximate Membership: 250+ and growing

Philosophy: Our mission is to "Take your running to new heights" TM.  In Flight offers a non intimidating environment for beginners yet challenging for experienced runners. Training programs available from the 5K to Marathon distance with on-line training schedules provided. We take a holistic approach to running by including advice on strength training, cross training, flexibility, injury prevention and nutrition.

Why Runners Enjoy Our Group: In Flight offers professionally coached training programs with the warm camaraderie of a running club. Friendly coaches & staff, full fluid support, over 230 Houston area running routes and fun trail running road trips are just a few reasons runners love to train with us.

Club Runs: Most group runs originate from Memorial Park, Fleet Feet stores (Rice & Woodway) and Buffalo Bayou trails. Our 9 month marathon/half marathon training season starts in May and ends the following February. Marathon/Half program meet times are 6:00am for Saturday long runs and 5:30am and 6:00pm for Monday/Wednesday speed and hill interval workouts. No Boundaries 5K/10K program runs from Fleet Feet Rice at 6:00pm on Thursdays. See our FAQ Page for more info.

Race Management: In Flight sponsors and volunteers at various Greater Houston area races.

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

Monday 6.am and 6pm - Hill workouts on Bayou
Wednesday 5.30am and 5.30pm - Speed workouts & Tempo runs
Saturday 6am - supported Long Run

See website www.kenyanway.com for more information and maps to workout locations

MEMORIAL PARK RUNNING CLUB
Lucy Forbes
115 Pacific #3
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 526-7461
lucyforbes@comcast.net

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.

ODM Steppers
Steve Halterman, Steppers Coach
Open Door Mission
5803 Harrisburg
Houston, TX 77011
832-655-8053
shalterman@opendoorhouston.org

ODM Steppers Preamble
ODM Steppers is a group of sober men and women who show their desire to change by the willingness to grow spiritually and physically. The only requirement for membership is a desire to improve our health while representing the recovery community, so we may grow together as a team. We have but one ultimate authority, a loving God, as He expresses Himself in our daily lives. We are men and women on a mission!

 

PEARLAND AREA RUNNERS CLUB
April K. Thomson
P.O. Box 841381
Pearland, TX 77584
281-433-1125
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
832-317-7517
train@runnershighclub.com

Seven Hills Running Club
Darren Grant
P.O. Box 6804
Huntsville, Texas 77342-6804
936-439-5899
Email: Darren Grant

Primary Location: Huntsville, Texas
Approximate Membership: 150

Philosophy: To promote running as a means of achieving and maintaining physical fitness in Huntsville and its surrounding communities. We welcome everyone from the beginner to the seasoned Marathoner.

Club Runs: Are held one a month per the schedule listed on our web site there is an event for everyone.

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

Primary Location: Greater Houston

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

TORNADOS RUNNING CLUB
Jamie Rodriguez, President
PO Box 66723
Houston, TX 77266
713-865-2608
Contact: Jennifer Brown at: jabrownie12345@gmail.com OR
Jamie Rodriguez at: JRodriguez69@sugar-land.oilfield.slb.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.

Texas Running Club
Tammy Beeson
15890 SW Frwy Suite # 600
Sugarland, Texas 77478
281-240-2215
beesontr@gmail.com

Primary Location: Sugar Land
Approximate Membership: 60+

Philosophy: To provide a friendly and inviting running environment to nurture and encourage fitness and performance for all ability levels from new runners to competitive athletes.

Club Runs:Meet every Thursday (rain or shine) at Texas Running Company at 6:30 PM to run or walk either of our two loops (1.8 mile short loop or 4.7 mile long loop). Water and a sports drink will be placed out on the course at the start and midway points. The camaraderie continues at a post run happy hour and dinner at one of Sugar Land’s local eateries. Additional track workouts and hill workouts (parking garage) will be held on Tuesday evenings. Programs for new runners as well as full/half marathon training are also available for a fee.

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
Randy Bradley
P.O. Box 132163
The Woodlands, TX 77393-2163
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