About the Pillow's Joyful Journey 5K
The course runs through Hermann Park, one of Houston's large urban green spaces. The start and finish are anchored at the Cullen Pavilion in the area known as The Commons, so the surroundings are open and park-like throughout. There is no chip timing, so runners track their own pace with a phone app or watch.
Packet pickup happens the morning of the race at the pavilion, which sits near the Cambridge Street and Fannin Street parking lots. Additional parking spots are marked on the course map. Strollers, leashed dogs, and walkers are all welcome on the course.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles3/13/2027 09:00Free
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Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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