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.

Inside Texas Running - MPRC's Just For Kids Fun Run (an event we formerly hosted) 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; if you leave the park and run east along Memorial Drive, you will eventually reach the Shepherd hills.

Rice University - A shaded 3 mile trail encircles Rice University, near the Medical Center.

Terry Hershey Park - 10 miles for running. Not very close to Central Houston, but an excellent running location for those who live near it.

Spotts Park - Often used to simulate hilly terrain in otherwise flat Houston. This is also true for the Shepherd hills, at the intersection of Kirby and Shepherd.

Races

Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon - January 18, 2009. This sold out in record time this year; the marathon closed on July 7, 2008. If you missed that, you may want to consider...

AT&T Austin Marathon & Half Marathon - On February 15, 2009. A good alternative to the Houston Marathon, now that the Houston Marathon has closed.

3M Austin Half Marathon - On Sunday, January 5, 2009. This half-marathon is well-known for its attractive course and great goodie bag; very popular among those who have run it.

Dallas White Rock Marathon - On December 14, 2008. Supposedly features a great trail, around White Rock.

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

Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile Trail Run - For informational purposes only! On February 7, 2009. Rocky Raccoon's 50k's are typically of more in line with our club members.

The New York City Marathon - The most popular marathon in the country. On November 2, 2008.

Boston Marathon - The most prestigious marathon in the country. On April 20, 2009.

MS150 Bike Ride to Austin - MPRC usually gathers a group to do this every year. The proceeds from the ride benefit patients with multiple sclerosis. This event was last held on April 12-13, 2008.

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