Corporate company teams can consist of employees (full-time/part-time/contracted), vendors, family members and friends. Each company must have a minimum of four (4) participants by registration close on the day of the event you choose to participate.
How Do I Register?
Create a Company Team: If your company is not presently registered, feel free to set it up and become a team captain today! Instructions: 1. Click HERE. 2. Click the “Join a Houston Corporate Team" button. 3. Click the "Create a Company Team” button. 4. Follow the instructions to customize your Company Team. 5. Once your Company Team is successfully created, employees can begin to “Join” your team.Please contact us at (info@houstoncorporate5k.com) or call us at 832.974.1690 with any questions. We will reply within 24 hours.
Join an already registered Company Team: Click HERE to search for your listed team to register now.
Individual Registration: Click HERE and search for team 'Memorial Park Conservancy - $45 Individual Registration' in the team listings to sign up today!
What do I receive if I register?
Your Race Packet Contains:
Commemorative Running Tech Shirt
Goody Bag including special offers/items from local partners
Event Bib
All Bibs have an RFID tag located on the back of the bib for tracking on the course. Please leave this tracking in place centered on the front of your shirt to accurately time/track your participation. (PLEASE NOTE: MUST BE REGISTERED BY OCTOBER 8TH AT 11:59PM TO RECEIVE T-SHIRTS AND GOODY BAGS. ALL PARTICIPANTS AFTER THIS DATE WILL ONLY RECEIVE AN EVENT BIB AND ACCESS INTO OUR POST-EVENT TENT)
Where and when do I pick up my packet?
Location: Location TBD closer to event
Dates & Times: Dates TBD closer to event
ALL packets must be individually picked up during these dates unless prior arrangements have been made by your team captain. However, it will be your responsibility to make arrangements to receive your own packet prior to the event. A photo ID is required for individual packet pick up and you may pick up a packet for someone else as well, provided you have a copy of their photo ID just for verification.
Can I register the day(s) of the event?
Event day registration will be available at the packet pick-up tent near the start line area. Registering on the day of the event will guarantee you an event bib and access into our post-event tent. Event T-Shirts and Goody Bags will not be available on the day of the event.
Is there parking available?
Memorial Park has accessible parking (handicap parking included) all around the park. See Course Map for details. Due to general public traffic on event week, we strongly encourage participants to carpool with a co-worker or use our official ride share partner, UBER, to provide you the convenience of a pickup/dropoff near the start and finish line. Enter promo code “HOUSTONRUN” and get $20 off if this is your first time using UBER: Click Here
Where do we start the race?
Follow the map below to the start line area. USATF Certified 5K starts and ends under an inflatable start and finish line identified on the race map.
Can I check my gear?
There will be no event day gear check. Please securely store your belongings in your vehicle or leave at home.
Are there mile markers?
Mile markers will be at each mile.
Will there be water available?
Water stations will be available at the start line and around the first/second mile markers
What if I need medical attention?
Special Thanks to our friends at Orion EMS and their sister company Vitality IV for being our 'Official Medical Partner' of the Houston Corporate Run 5K! If anyone needs medical attention during the event, Orion will have an EMS service provided right behind the hospitality tent. If you're on the course and need see a fellow runner in need, contact them directly at (713) 864-7900.
Will there be any participant photos?
Spring Action Photos will be on hand at the finish line to provide high quality photos of your participation in the event. Your photos are now posted and you can search for your photos by your last name or your bib number at www.springactionphotos.com. Watch for discounts that will be offered.
Tips for better race photos: · Wear your bib on the front of your shirt. · Pin all 4 corners of your bib. · Pull your cap/hat away from your face. · If running with a friend/family, run shoulder to shoulder while your photos are shot. · Smile
You mentioned company interaction...?
After you have completed your 5K, the fun continues! Swing by our post run hospitality tent near the start/finish line for refreshments, including complimentary Saint Arnold's beer for 21+ participants. You'll also be able to interact with your corporate peers from across the region. The post run tent will remain open until 8pm each event day. No pets allowed into the post-race tent.
***NEW FOR 2018 - PRIVATE COMPANY TEAM TENTS*** 10'x10', 10'x20', 20'x'20, 20'x40' CONTACT US AT info@houstoncorporate5k.com or call us at 832.974.1690 for details and availability
Are there any run 'rules'?
Please keep "Rules of the Road" in mind when running. Stay to the right of the walking trail at all times and pass on the left when possible. Memorial Park will remain open during the event hours which means people will be coming from the opposite direction you are running. Please be courteous of other patrons at the park. For competitive participants, please remember this is a 'friendly' competition. Safety first!
Due to insurance restrictions, baby joggers, strollers, animals, skates or other vehicular apparatus are not allowed by participants on the race course. Headphones are not recommended during the race, but not prohibited. Please stay aware and in-tune with your surroundings.
What if I need a refund?
All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund. If you cannot participate, you may not give or sell your number to anyone else and entry fees will not be transferred from year to year.
