About the Run of Pi
This race runs along a bayou in Houston, routed from a university campus downtown. The course stays close to the water for most of its length, which keeps the surroundings open even in an urban setting. Several distance options are offered, so the field tends to be a mixed crowd of serious runners and first-timers out for a shorter loop.
Packet pickup happens the evening before at St. Arnold Brewery, which gives it a social feel before race morning even starts. The race itself benefits school STEM programs, so there is a grant application process running alongside the event for those connected to that side of things.
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Distances & Start Times
10K2/20/2027 08:15$45
5K2/20/2027 08:15$35
1K2/20/2027 08:00$15
Going for a Time?
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 10K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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