Katy Back to School 5K

The Katy Back to School 5k is flat and fast timed race. All registrants will receive a race shirt and a chipped bib.  Race proceeds will benefit The Ballard House and Ainsley’s Angels of America Houston chapter. 

The Ballard House is a Katy, TX facility dedicated to providing compassionate support to individuals and their caregivers who travel to Houston, Texas for world-renowned medical treatment. They offer a temporary, no-cost home away from home, fostering a warm and welcoming environment that prioritizes safety and community. 


In addition to ensuring everyone can experience endurance events, Ainsley’s Angels of America aims to build awareness about America’s special needs community through inclusion in all aspects of life. Serving as advocates to providing education and participating as active members in local communities, Ainsley’s Angels believe everyone deserves to be included.

KARC is a local 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving area runners and the local running community. All runners and walkers are welcomed. ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES Noon 9/1 While we endeavor to provide all participants with a race shirt, race shirts can only be guaranteed to participants registering before 8/15. Race shirts will be available on a first-come/first-served basis to participants registering on 8/15 or later.

Packet Pickup details will be announce in August 2025.

If you are interested in being a sponsor or donating in kind, please contact us at B2S@katyarearunningclub.com

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