Clubs

HARRA (Houston Area Road Runners Assocation) - HARRA is the umbrella organization for all Houston area running clubs. We are affiliated with HARRA. While you do not have to join HARRA to be a member of MPRC, HARRA members receive discounts on races in the Houston area, among other benefits.

RRCA - The Road Runners Club of America. HARRA is a member club of the RRCA and as such all HARRA members are also automatically members of the RRCA.

Media & Magazines

RunHouston - A reader blog about running hosted on the Houston Chronicle website.

Runner's World - Check out their free training log.

Running Times - A good resource.

Texas UltraRunning - For those runs longer than the 26.2-mile marathon.

Inside Texas Running - MPRC's Just For Kids Fun Run has been profiled here.

Shopping

Fleet Feet - Multiple Houston locations, including one in the Village.

Luke's Locker - On W. Gray. Also in Katy.

Finish Strong - Right outside Memorial Park.

Road Runner Sports - An online store.

Sports Energy Drinks and Gu - Useful for the long runs.

Places to Run

Memorial Park - The Memorial Loop is a little over 3 miles long.

Rice University - A shaded 3 mile trail encircles the University.

Terry Hershey Park - 10 miles for running. Far from Central Houston.

Spotts Park - Often used to simulate hilly terrain in otherwise flat Houston. Similarly, the Shepherd hills, at the intersection of Kirby and Shepherd.

Races

Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon - January 13, 2008. As of Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007, registration has closed; the marathon and half-marathon have filled up.

AT&T Austin Marathon & Half Marathon - On February 17, 2008. Registration opened in September. A good alternative to the Houston Marathon, now that the Houston Marathon has closed.

Dallas White Rock Marathon - On December 9, 2007.

Texas Triathlon and Multi-Sport Calendar - For the triathlon, an event involving running, swimming and biking.

Rocky Raccoon 50K/25K - A trail run in Huntsville coming up on November 3, 2007.

The New York City Marathon - The most popular marathon in the country.

Boston Marathon - The most prestigious marathon in the country.

MS150 Bike Ride to Austin - MPRC traditionally has gathered a group to do this every year. The proceeds from the ride benefit patients with multiple sclerosis.

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