Corporate company teams can consist of employees (full-time/part-time/contracted), vendors, family members and friends. Ages 18+ only. Each company must have a minimum of four (4) participants when registration closes on the day of the event you choose to participate. Minors under the age of 18 are permitted to join a parent by foot (no strollers), but will not be allowed to officially register or have access to food and beverage in the company tent village.
Charitable Beneficiary - Memorial Park Conservancy
A portion of all registration and sponsorship proceeds will directly benefit Memorial Park Conservancy, which is committed to restoring, preserving and enhancing Memorial Park for the enjoyment of all Houstonians, today and tomorrow
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 HEREto Register Your Company. 2. 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' in the team listings to sign up today!
What do I receive if I register?
Your Race Packet Contains:
Commemorative Running Tech Relaxed Fit Shirt
Goody Bag including special offers/items from local partners
Event Timed 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: 1. A running tech shirt will be guaranteed to ALL participants registered by the deadline of October 7th at 11:59pm. Anyone registered after this date will receive a shirt while supplies last. 2. All participants receive a bib, goody bag including special offers from local partners and access to the post-race village regardless of registration date
Where and when do I pick up my packet?
Location: Memorial Park Vision 5535 Memorial Dr # I Houston, TX 77007
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. Note: Please bring your registration confirmation email from RunSignUp and limit your pickups to four (4) total packets, including yourself
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?
There are many options for parking. See Course Map below for parking areas.
We strongly encourage participants to enter the Eastern Glades Entrance (red circle on the map). Enter 6502 MEMORIAL DRIVE into your GPS.
Where is the closest place to park? The first purple area (see course map) near the finish line (F) is a 5 minute walk to the starting line. Please note, this is a paid lot ($1 for 3 hours). There is also limited free parking available on the street near this lot. The orange lot to the left is just on the other side of a baseball field is also within a 5-10 minute walk of the start line
What is the most convenient Parking Option? Take the shuttle– Get dropped off at the starting line by taking our Race Shuttle bus from the South Picnic Loop Lane entrance. This is by far the most convenient option! You will enter off Memorial Drive (see greenE on course map) and there will be plenty of free parking right near the ball fields and beach volleyball court. The shuttle is a five minute ride and buses will be running continuously from 3:30-8:30pm. Is the Golf Course/Driving Range too far to park? The Golf Course/Driving Range lot is available, however, be advised that is a 15-20 minute walk from the start line.
Where should you NOT park? Please do not park past the driving range, anywhere near the tennis center or anywhere on WEST Memorial Loop Drive. You will have too long of a walk to the start line and it will almost be like you are doing an additional 5K to get to the start line.
How does my $1 help Memorial Park? Paid parking provides income for Memorial Park’s greenspace and trail maintenance. All parking income directly supports your Park. Consistent with other parking programs such as Allen Parkway meters along Buffalo Bayou Park, and the Washington Avenue Parking Benefit District, the meter fees will remain within the City parking meter fee structure. The fee system also provides a platform for those who visit the Park that are not taxpayers in Houston to contribute to the Park’s upkeep.
Where do we start and finish the race?
Starting this year, the Start and Finish Line, registration/packet pickup tent, along with the company hospitality village are ALL located together in the same staging area in the BEAUTIFUL Eastern Glades on the E. Memorial Loop (see map above)
Can I check my gear?
There will be no event day gear check. Please securely store your belongings in your vehicle or at home.
Special Thanks to our friends at SignatureCare Emergency Center for being our 'Official Medical Partner' of the Hess Houston Corporate Run 5K! If anyone needs medical attention during the event, SignatureCare will have a tent within the company tent village and an EMS service provided right nearby. If you're on the course and need see a fellow runner in need, call 9-1-1!
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
How do I find my run/walk results?
Results will be presented by Ways2Well and will be posted on their website here
CLICK HERE for 2019 Corporate Run Results CLICK HERE for 2018 Corporate Run Results CLICK HERE for 2017 Corporate Run Results
Visit the '#Hess5K Awards / Results' tab on this site for the entire listing of award winners, posted in the week following the event
Are there any run 'rules'?
Please keep "Rules of the Road" in mind when running. Stay to the far 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. If running in a group together, remain no more than two abreast to avoid collisions on the trail. 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.
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/cider for 21+ participants. You'll also be able to interact with your corporate peers from across the region. The post run tent village will remain open until 8pm each event day. No pets allowed.
***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
Company T-Shirt Contest!!!
Back by popular demand this year is the shirt contest! While not required, you may create your own company team shirt for your employees to wear at the event, and enter it into our contest. There will be a Facebook vote at the end of Corporate Run Week to determine a winner for the most creative/best designed company team shirt. The winner gets a great prize for their office. If you plan to enter, our friends at Houston based AdWear will offer a special discount on shirts for all companies in the Hess HCR5K. You can view their order form by clicking here and see the different options and pricing. Chances are good they can beat any price you will get from another vendor in Houston! Please note, company shirts are not supplied by the Hess Houston Corporate Run 5K.
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.
