About the Steps for Students 5K
This race starts and finishes in downtown Houston, centered on a large Catholic cathedral. The morning opens with a Sunrise Mass before the course goes out, and a school spirit village fills the finish area with booths from Catholic schools across the archdiocese. The race draws a wide range of participants, from competitive runners to families walking the route together.
Packet pickup happens at two locations on separate days in the week before the race, with a last-chance option available the day before. On race day, parking is available in street meters and nearby garages and surface lots downtown; meters are enforced, so bring a card or the city parking app. Roads around the cathedral close at the start of the race, so plan to arrive early.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles2/13/2027 08:30$17
3.1 Miles2/13/2027 08:40$15
1 Mile2/13/2027 08:40$15
3.1 Miles2/13/2027 00:00$20
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 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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