Lake Houston BridgeFest
Updated
Saturday, April 3, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Kingwood (2420 W Lake Houston Parkway). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $20 to $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after December 1.
Course and race notes
Beginning as a celebration of the opening of the Lake Houston Parkway bridge, Bridge Fest remains a well-loved community event for the Lake Houston area.
Net proceeds directly benefit the local community through the support initiatives of both the Lake Houston Family YMCA and the Rotary Club of the Lake Houston Area.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, April 3
2027 · in 147 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$20 to $35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Tue Dec 1 (in 24 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Apr 4 (in 148 days)
Opened Sep 1, 2026
Race day in Kingwood
Weather
78° / 57°F
Typical high and low for April 3, with a 27% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Houston Intercont Airport, TX (11.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:08 AM – 7:39 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 52 minutes after sunrise.
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
31 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Smoothie King quick bite0.4 mi
- Hin's Garden restaurant0.5 mi
- Taste of Greek restaurant0.6 mi
- Kingwood Bagel & Sandwich cafe0.6 mi
7 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Apr 2
Where to stay
0 within 3 mi13 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Holiday Inn Express
About 9 min drive3.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Scottish Inn
About 9 min drive3.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites
About 9 min drive3.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Best Western Plus
About 9 min drive3.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: La Quinta Inn & Suites
About 9 min drive3.2 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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