Bayou City Classic 10K & 5K Fun Run
Updated
Saturday, March 6, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Houston (Hermann Square, 900 Bagby St). Distances: 5K, 10K. Entry from $50; the 10K goes from $50 to $55 after January 12.
Course and race notes
The 50th Annual Bayou City Classic 10K and 5k Fun Run.
March 6, 2027. The 50th running of the Bayou City Classic 10K, Texas' oldest 10K race, will take place on Saturday, March 6, 2027 at 8AM (Wheel start is 7:50AM). The 5K Fun Run/Walk will start at 8:20AM (Wheel start is 8:15AM).
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, March 6
2027 · in 119 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10K
Price
$50
Plus the platform's processing fee
10K goes up after Tue Jan 12 (in 66 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Mar 6 (in 119 days)
Opened Jul 19, 2026
Race day in Houston
Weather
71° / 52°F
Typical high and low for March 6, with a 19% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Houston-Port, TX (5.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:43 AM – 6:23 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- City Of Houston Annex Parking · paidunder 0.1 mi
- Theatre District Underground Parking Garage (Yellow) · paidunder 0.1 mi
- Heritage Clay Street Garage0.2 mi
131 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Pappas BBQ restaurant0.2 mi
- Poké Fresh restaurant0.2 mi
- Hard Rock Cafe restaurant0.2 mi
- Zero's Sandwich Shop quick bite0.2 mi
65 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Mar 5
Where to stay
29 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)41 within 3 mi83 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton
About 5 min walk0.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hyatt Regency Houston
About 5 min walk0.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: The Lancaster Hotel
About 6 min walk0.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: JW Marriott Houston Downtown
About 7 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: SpringHill Suites Houston Downtown/Convention Center
About 8 min walk0.4 mi from the start
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