Selected Community Events
1st Annual "Race to the C-Suite" 5K Fun Run and Walk
May 5, 2013 Registration begins at 6:30, Race starts at 7:30
Lot 50 - Texas A&M University5K Fun Run & Walk hosted by the Association for Future Healthcare Leaders graduate student organization - the proceeds go to help provide scholarships to our Master of Healthcare Administration students
Lauren Poe
936-544-0718
poe@srph.tamhsc.edu
Relay For Life Brazos County
May 3, 2013 - May 4, 2013 Survivor Reception: 5:30 PM, Relay Event 7 PM - 7 AM
Bryan Coulter AirfieldThe 2013 Relay For Life of Brazos County is May 3-4 at Bryan's Coulter Airfield. The theme of this year's Relay is Fiesta!!! We will have a survivor reception beginning at 5:30. We will begin the Relay event at 7:00 p.m. with opening ceremonies. We will be honoring all cancer survivors at that time. We will have entertainment and activities going on all night long until our closing ceremony concludes at approximately 7:00 a.m. You may register for the event at www.relayforlife.org/brazoscotx
SOS Ministries Joe Conway Memorial 5k and Fun Run
Apr 27, 2013 8 AM
SOS Ministries CenterAll participants receive a T-shirt, Goody Bag
and Frozen Yogurt provided by Project Yogurt!
Prizes Awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place
male, female and child 12 and under
Tons of door prizes opportunities also available!
Call 979-775-5357
Or register online @
http://www.active.com/running/bryan-tx/sos-ministries-joe-conway-memorial-5k-2013
Group registration is available.
When SOS Mentors register, your mentee gets in free!
Sponsored by
Stylecraft Builders
KBTX Media
Run for Remembrance 5K
Apr 20, 2013 8 AM
Brayton Fire Training Field5K run/walk through the grounds of Brayton Fire Training Field. Strollers are welcome. $25 per person to register or $80 for a group of 4.
KC Ray
979-571-6042
csfdwives@yahoo.com
Ukraine Do It 5K Fun Run
Mar 30, 2013 9 AM
A&M Church of Christ5K Fun Run, walk, stroll, bring a pet. Fundraiser for a mission trip to the Ukraine.
Christy J. Hill
254-541-7188
cj2001ag@yahoo.com
http://www.active.com/5k-race/college-station-tx/ukraine-do-it-5k-mission-for-karlovka-orphanage-2013
Dime Box Black Bridge Festival and Mini Marathon
Oct 5, 2013 N/A
Dime Box, TexasSponsored by the Dime Box Lions Club, the event features a free stew supper and Street Dance on Friday night (free will donation), a 10K, 2 mile run and 2 mile walk on Sat., live entertainment, parade, quilt display, antique car show, craft booths, food and drinks.
Rhonda Pharis,979-777-8682, rhondapharis@yahoo.com
Teal Ribbon Run 5K
Apr 20, 2013 7:30 AM Registration, 9 AM 5K Race Begins
Scott & White, 1600 University Drive, College StationIn recognition of April as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Sexual Assault Resource Center is hosting its annual Teal Ribbon Run 5K.
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013
Time: 7:30 a.m. – Registration. 9:00 a.m. - 5K Race Begins
Location: Scott & White, 1600 University Drive, College Station
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in the adult & children categories as well as the runner who comes dressed in the most teal.
“We host this 5K during Sexual Assault Awareness Month in support of prevention, education and counseling, and in celebration of the healing of those who have survived sexual violence in our community,” said Anna Chowdhury, executive director of the Sexual Assault Resource Center, a nonprofit organization that provides a 24-hour hotline and accompaniment (i.e. to hospital) for survivors; free and confidential counseling for survivors and family of sexual assault survivors; prevention education presentations and trainings; community awareness campaigns (i.e. Watch Your Drink); and accompaniment to court or law enforcement agencies.
Early Registration for the Teal Ribbon Run 5K is available before April 1, 2013 - $20 for adults; $10 for children; $15 each for groups of 10 or more; or $50 for a family pack (2 adults + 2 children). After April 13, 2012, prices increase by $5. Race t-shirts are only guaranteed if registration is received before April 1, 2013.
To register, log on to www.active.com/running/college-station-tx/teal-ribbon-run-2013 or www.facebook.com/sarcbv. Registration can also be submitted offline by sending an email to events@sarcbv.org or calling 979-731-1000.
BCHS PANTHER FUN RUN
Apr 6, 2013 9 AM
LAKE BRYAN5K/1 MILE FUN RUN
DINA COOPER
979-218-0413 ACTIVE.COM
Independence Trot 5k Run
Mar 9, 2013 Sign in- 6:15-6:30 AM, Run- 7-9:00 AM
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park, Navasota, TXPlease come join the Texas Maritime Regiment to celebrate Texas’ Independence Day.
Sign in- 6:15-6:30am
Run- 7-9:00am
When- Saturday, March 9, 2013
Where-Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park, Navasota, Tx
Early Registration pick-up- Friday, March 8th 5-7:00pm @ National Guard Armory(1800 E 25th St) in Bryan, Tx
Cost- $20 if registered by March 1st, $25 race day
There will be a water station at the ½ way point, and refreshments provided at the finish line
Please contact Chris.Paulson@TXSG@gmail.com to register. All proceeds go to the Texas Maritime Regiment.
"Run for Their Lives" Pro-Life Aggies 2nd Annual 5k Fun Run
Mar 2, 2013 8 AM, Race Starts at 9 AM
Bee Creek Park in College Station"Run for Their Lives", Pro-Life Aggies 2nd Annual 5k Fun Run. Benefitting pregnant and parenting students who have chosen life in the Brazos Valley.
DATE: Saturday, March 2
TIME: 8AM (Race starts at 9AM)
PLACE: Bee Creek Park in College Station
COST: $15 (Includes T-shirt)
Registration and Details at:
http://prolifeaggies.tamu.edu/
Wing Ding Festival
Apr 6, 2013 9 AM - Midnight
Marquez, TexasChicken wing and sauce cook-off, 5K run, arts and crafts, Franklin Safari petting zoo and camel rides, chicken wing eating contest, street dance and much, much more.
Marquez Area Chamber of Commerce, Jeanette Hurley, 903-529-1419 or marquezchamber@yahoo.com
2nd Annual Community Health Hullabaloo
Feb 23, 2013 8 AM - 10 AM 5k Run/Walk, 10 AM - 3 PM
Texas A&M Health Science Center 8441 Hwy 47 in Bryan8 - 10 AM
5k Run/Walk
$15
10 AM - 3 PM
Games and Prizes
Free kids' bike helmets
Kids' sports clinics with A&M student athletes
Vaccinations
Health screenings
First aid training
Mini fitness classes
...and more!
FREE!
For directions or to register for the 5k:
com.tamhsc.edu/comhealth
FOURTH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN LOVE RUN
Feb 9, 2013 8 AM
The event will take place in downtown Bryan Saturday, February 9, 2013 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Ambrose Furniture Works.THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, INC.
HOSTS ITS FOURTH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN LOVE RUN
BRYAN, TX –The Junior League of Bryan-College Station is thrilled to announce its Downtown Love Run fundraiser. This year’s Downtown Love Run includes a 5K Run and 3K Family Fun Run. The event will take place in downtown Bryan Saturday, February 9, 2013 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Ambrose Furniture Works.
Registrants of the event will run or walk a mapped course highlighting historic downtown Bryan and the newly renovated business district. Both the 5K and 3K courses are open to participants who want to run or walk, and may be completed with the use of strollers. A map of the scheduled downtown course is available at www.jlbcs.org, along with information about registration. There is a $30.00 fee for the 5K Run for adults (age 10 and up) and $20.00 for children. The 3K Family Fun Run fee is $20.00 for adults (age 10 and up) and $15.00 for children. Montelongo’s Fine Jewelry has donated Luminox watches, valued at $350 each, as well as $500, $250, and $100 gift certificates for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female winners for both races.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the work and mission of The Junior League of Bryan-College Station to support the children and youth of our community.
For more information, please follow us on Facebook, contact the League office at 979-774-4759, or visit our website at www.jlbcs.org.
Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom Walk
Jan 21, 2013 9 AM
Sadie Thomas Park: 120 Moss Street Bryan TXOn Monday, January 21, 2013 (MLK Day Observance), we will be hosting the 17th Annual Martin Luther King Freedom Walk. The event will take place at 9:00 a.m. at the Sadie Thomas Park (129 Moss Street) in Bryan. The walk will end at Kemp Elementary School (1601 W. MLK Street). Transportation will be provided back to Sadie Thomas Park at the conclusion of the program. In the event of inclement weather, the program will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Kemp Elementary School. This 17th annual event is to commemorate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by bringing the Brazos Valley community together to reflect on the principles such as courage, truth, justice, compassion, dignity, humility, and service for which Dr. King embodied. A tribute, featuring members of the community, will follow the walk.
In congratulatory efforts of the re-election of President Barack Obama, we will be previewing the Inauguration following the Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute at 11a.m., along with visiting booths from agencies around Brazos County. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Agnes Gray at (979) 492-1491 or by email at MLK_March@bvaadst.com.
Agnes GRay, 979-492-1491
See Spot Run 3k/ 5k
Feb 16, 2013 8 AM
Wolf Pen Creek Park College Station, TXSee Spot Run is an annual "Fun Run" for you and your pet at Wolf Pen Creek park in College Station. You get to choose between a super fun 3K (Dog required), and an awesome 5K (Dog optional). There will be prizes for the top racers, goodie bags for all runners, and breakfast provided the morning of the race!
Registration Fees:
Jan 1st - Feb 15th: $20 for the 3K and $25 for the 5K
Feb 16/Race Day: $25 for the 3K and $30 for the 5K
For more information about the race, route, doggie and human shirts (human shirts are free with registration, btw!), please check out:
http://www.vetmed.tamu.edu/seespotrun
To register, please do so at:
http://www.active.com/5k-race/college-station-tx/see-spot-run-2013
Anna Goodroe, 512-350-9347, aegoodroe@cvm.tamu.edu
Jingle Bell Fun Run
Nov 2, 2012 1:45 PM
Corner of University Drive and South College AvenueThe College Station Parks & Recreation Department’s 23rd annual Jingle Bell Fun Run is set for Sunday, Dec. 2. The race starts at 1:45 p.m., just before by the Bryan-College Station Christmas Parade.
The two-mile run starts at the corner of University Drive and South College Avenue and ends at the corner of Texas Avenue and Villa Maria. The entry fee is $15 and includes a shirt. All proceeds will benefit the United Way of the Brazos Valley.
Registration starts Oct. 15 and runs through Nov. 29. Participants can register online at rectrac.cstx.gov, in-person at the Parks & Recreation Office at 1000 Krenek Tap Road, or on race day from 12:30-1:30 p.m. near the starting line.
For more information, call 979.764.3486.
City of College Station Parks & Recreation Department
979-764-3486
parksregistration@cstx.gov
St. Nick Fun Run
Dec 1, 2012 8 AM - 12 PM
St. Thomas Early Learning CenterFirst Annual 5K and 10K Fun Run to benefit St. Thomas Early Learning Center Scholarship Fud
Beth Lawrence, (979) 696-1728,info@stthomaselc.org
American Heart Association's Heart Walk
Nov 3, 2012 Reigstration - 8 AM, Walk - 9 AM
Parking Lot 50 near Bonfire Memorial on campusThe American Heart Association is the largest voluntary health organization working to prevent, treat and defeat heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. These diseases, the Nation's No.1 and No.3 killers, claim more than 865,000 American lives a year. Thanks to all our walkers, donors and volunteers who have accepted the challenge to help fight heart disease and stroke. We cannot achieve our mission without each one of you!
Brittany Cervantes
956-498-6029
brittany.cervantes@heart.org
WALK AWAY OBESITY
Oct 27, 2012 9 - 11 AM
BEHIND JANE LONG MIDDLE SCHOOLJOIN US FOR OUR 2012 ANNUAL WALK.HELP FIGHT BACK FROM OBESITY BY WALKING"THE TRAIL" ONE TIME.PLEASE COME OUT AND HELP SUPPORT US. FOLLOW US FACEBOOK
WALK AWAY OBESITY
CAROLYN NICHOLS
cnichols110670@yahoo.com
run for the house 5k run/2k run
Nov 3, 2012 8:30 AM
pavillion@bluebell park@olsen fieldrun benefiting habitat for humanity b/cs
jesse meyers first christian church 979-823-5451 firstchrisianbcs@gmail.com
Hooty Hustle 5K run/ 1 mile walk & run
Oct 13, 2012 7:45 AM Sign Up Time, 8 AM Start Time
Anderson-Shiro Elementary ~ 458 FM 149 West Anderson Texas 77830The Anderson-Shiro Elementary will be hosting it’s 1st Annual Hooty Hustle 5k Run & 1 mile Walk/Run, on Saturday, October 13, 2012. The run will start at the Anderson-Shiro Elementary and proceed through the Historic Downtown area.
The funds raised from the Hooty Hustle will go to support our Literacy Program by buying materials including; books, e-books, technology software, and tablets. Our children are facing a future of learning unlike that of any previous generation. They will be challenged by the world of technology and all that it holds. It is our job as educators, parents, and community leaders to make sure they have all the tools of which to accomplish this.
Mary Kroll at (936) 672-3364 or mkroll@ascisd.net
or your can register online at Active.com
http://www.active.com/running/anderson-tx/hooty-hustle-5k-run-and-1-mile-walk-run-2012.
Jingle Bell Fun Run
Dec 2, 2012 1:45 PM
Corner of University Drive and South College AvenueThe College Station Parks & Recreation Department’s 23rd annual Jingle Bell Fun Run is set for Sunday, Dec. 2. The race starts at 1:45 p.m., just before by the Bryan-College Station Christmas Parade.
The two-mile run starts at the corner of University Drive and South College Avenue and ends at the corner of Texas Avenue and Villa Maria. The entry fee is $15 and includes a shirt. All proceeds will benefit the United Way of the Brazos Valley.
Registration starts Oct. 15 and runs through Nov. 29. Participants can register online at rectrac.cstx.gov, in-person at the Parks & Recreation Office at 1000 Krenek Tap Road, or on race day from 12:30-1:30 p.m. near the starting line.
For more information, call 979.764.3486.
College Station Parks & Recreation Department
979-764-3486
parksregistration@cstx.gov
4th Annual "Run for the House", Rob Chandler Memorial 5K Run/2K Walk, benefiting Habitat for Humanity B/CS
Nov 3, 2012 Onsite registration starts at 7:00 a.m. Run begins at 8:30 a.m.
Pavilion at the new Blue Bell Park at Olsen Field.First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Bryan/College Station is hosting their annual “Run for the House”, Rob Chandler Memorial 5K Run/2K Walk, Benefiting Habitat for Humanity Bryan/College Station. Join us for a fun-filled morning on November 3, 2012 in the Pavilion at the new Blue Bell Park at Olsen Field on the Texas A&M University Campus. Onsite registration begins at 7:00 am. Race begins at 8:30 am. To learn more, contact Jesse Myers, First Christian Church at 979-823-5451 or www.firstchristianbcs.org.
Jesse Myers, Paster. 979-823-5451
“Run for the House” Rob Chandler Memorial 5K Run/2K Walk Benefiting Habitat for Humanity B/CS
Nov 3, 2012 Registration begins at 7 am, Race starts at 8:30!
Blue Bell Park @ Olsen Field, TAMU CampusA recreational 5K run/2K walk beginning in A&M's new baseball stadium! All proceeds go towards the mission of your local Habitat for Humanity chapter to reduce poverty housing and help build the community here in Bryan/College Station!
Jesse Myers 979-823-5451
DASH Out Childhood Cancer: 2012 Adam's Angels 5K DASH
Oct 6, 2012 8:15 AM - 12 PM
Hohlt Park Pavilion, Brenham, Texas Near Highway 36 N at Lounge RoadIT’S THAT TIME AGAIN…..2012 ADAM’S ANGELS 5K DASH!
Registration has opened. You don’t have to be a runner. Enjoy a morning walk while supporting families who are faced with childhood cancer. DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED!
Please join us for the annual Adam’s Angels Ministry 5K DASH – a fun event for the whole family! Below is basic information about the event.
Enjoy a scenic run, dash, walk or stroll.
Live music by Tena Rae Helm
Entertainment by MAtilda the Clown
Childhood Cancer Patient & Family Walk
Memorial Balloon Release
Computerized chip timing
Water stop at half-way point
Food and Blue Bell Ice Cream
Activities for the whole family
Raffle and silent auction
Schedule, Rain or Shine
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM: Packet Pick-Up & Registration
8:30 AM: 5K Run Begins
9:00 AM: Post Race Events Begin
Early Packet Pick-Up (if desired)
Friday, October 5, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Blue Bell Aquatic Center
Entry Fees:
$20 per person to pre-register by September 24. (FREE t-shirts guaranteed with registration)
$25 per person to register September 25 - day of event.
Children 10 years & under FREE without t-shirt, or $15 with t-shirt.
FREE registration and t-shirts for childhood cancer patients and their immediate family members (must submit form).
Additional fees apply to food and some post-DASH activities.
To register, go to AdamsAngelsMinistry.org to pay by credit card.
Brazos Valley Walk to End Alzheimer's
Nov 3, 2012 8:30 AM
Wolf Pen Creek AmphitheatreThe Walk to End Alzheimer's raises awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support, and research programs. The Walk to End Alzheimer's brings together families, religious communities, professionals, and others affected by Alzheimer's disease, presenting a unified movement to end Alzheimer's, the nation's sixth-leading cause of death.
The Brazos Valley Walk to End Alzheimer's will be held in College Station on Saturday, November 3rd at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheatre. The 5K Walk includes an opening program, remembrance ceremony, opportunities to visit with local service providers and learn about available resources, and a Memory Wall to display photos of loved ones. You can register your team or sign up to walk at http://act.alz.org/brazos
For more information visit http://act.alz.org/brazos or call 800.272.3900