Run the Grove

EVENT INFORMATION | SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2017

Registration is Now Open!

Registration Fees

	Early Bird	Regular	Race Day
5K	$25	$30	$35
Kid’s Fun Run	$15	$20	$20

5k Divisions

Men	Under 20	20-39	40 and Over
Women	Under 20	20-39	40 and Over

RACE COURSE & LOCATION

The Run the Grove 5K will begin and end at West 11^th Street Park, located at 2400 West 11^th Street in the heart of Timbergrove Manor in Houston, Texas. The 5K race is certified by the USATF. Aid stations and water will be available at the start, finish and along the course. See below for a map of the race course. The Kids’ Fun Run will be approximately 1K in length and will be open to kids of all ages. All participants will receive a runner packet, which includes a race t-shirt, and all Kids Fun Run finishers will receive a medal.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

PACKET PICK-UP

We encourage you to pick up your packet in advance of race day at one of our two packet-pick-up events hosted by Finish Strong Sports.

Date: Thursday, April 20th or Friday, April 21st
Time: 4 PM to 7 PM
Location: Finish Strong Sports (6426 Washington Avenue)

Packets will also be available for pick up beginning at 7:00 AM on the morning of the race at the registration tent.

POST RACE FESTIVITIES

Please join us for the Grove Spring Fling immediately following the race. This fun-filled event is open to all runners, neighbors, family, and friends. The festivities will include race awards presentations, sponsor booths, a silent auction, and entertainment for the whole family. We’ll have music, face painting, bubbles and picnic games! Kojaks will be on site serving $1 breakfast tacos. We hope it will be a great time to visit with old friends and to meet a few new ones!

WHAT: GROVE SPRING FLING
WHEN: Saturday, April 22 – 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: West 11TH Street Park, 2400 West 11th Street
WHO: Runners, Neighbors, Families, and Friends!

OUR SPONSORS

Underwriters are vital to the success of Run The Grove. Become a sponsor today! Your sponsorship will be tangible proof that you share our goal to make our community a great place to live and work. Click here for more information about sponsorship opportunities,

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED: In addition to financial contributions, we are also in need of in-kind donations for the silent auction. For this year’s event, we are specifically seeking themed silent auction baskets. Gather a group of neighbors and put together a “Movie Night” or “Coffee Lover’s” basket for the auction. The possibilities for themes that you could create are endless! Contact Skye Mansfield at mansfieldskye@hotmail.com for more information or to submit your donation. We ask that all baskets are valued at a minimum of $50.

Submit your Sponsorship in Two Easy Steps:

1) Complete the Fields in the Sponsorship Form Below

2) Submit your payment online using Paypal or by mailing a check to:
TMNA, PO BOX 7723, Houston, TX 77270.

Upon receipt of this form, we will contact you with additional information regarding your sponsorship, including run registrations.

Click to Download Sponsorship Package

OUR GOALS

The first goal of the Run the Grove 5K is to fund the revitalization of the common areas of Timbergrove through the City of Houston’s Adopt an Esplanade Program. Beautiful, well maintained public spaces reflect commmunity pride, enhance the urban environment, and support rising property values. Working together to bring this project to fruition is a win-win for everyone!

Our second goal is to support trail maintenance and preservation efforts at West 11th Street Park, a true inner-city gem. Designated as a wilderness area, interpretive trails guide you through an area dedicated to native Texas trees and plants. Because TMNA wants to be instrumental in making the park more accessible, we are pledging to contribute generously to this 20.2 acre park.

About Timbergrove:

Timbergrove Manor Neighborhood Association (TMNA) was organized by concerned property owners over 30 years ago to represent the needs and interests of Timbergrove Manor. We conduct numerous beautification and cleanup projects, enforce deed restrictions, sponsor seasonal neighborhood activities and actively participate in National Night Out and the CIty of Houston’s Super Neighborhood Program. With a diverse mixture of first time home buyers and original homeowners, Timbergrove offers a small-town community feel that is rare in a large city.

VOLUNTEER

Looking for a way to get involved without registering to run the 5K? Become an integral part of the success of this event by volunteering on race day! As a volunteer, you will be provided with breakfast and a race t-shirt.

RACE RESULTS & PHOTOS

RACE RESULTS WILL BE POSTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RACE.

You can share your event photos and view others via instagram by using the hashtag: #Runthegrove2016

FAQs

How much is registration?

Registration fees are summarized in the table below.

Early Bird

Regular

Race Day

$25

$30

$35

Kid’s Fun Run

$15

$20

When does the race start?

The race begins at 8:00 a.m.

Where is the race?

The race begins and ends at West 11^th Street Park, located at 2400 West 11^th Street in the heart of Timbergrove Manor in Houston, Texas.

Where should I park?

Parking will be available at two locations:

Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church, located at 2025 West 11th Street
Grace Bible Church, located at 6325 Hurst Street

Please be considerate of our neighbors if you choose to park along any public street. Please note that street closures along 11th and T.C. Jester will begin at 7:30, so plan to arrive early.

Can I pick up my bib on race day?

Bibs may be picked up on race day. We encourage you to pick up your bib in advance at one of our two packet pick up locations.

Can I bring my pet?

Only service animals are allowed on the race course.

Can I complete the race on rollerblades or a bike? Are strollers allowed?

The race course is closed to bicycles and rollerblades. Strollers and wagons are allowed, but for the safety of all runners, we ask that strollers and wagons begin toward the back of the start line.

Will there be awards?

For the 5K, the top three finishers in each category will receive an award. All awards will be based on chip time. Winners of unclaimed awards will be notified after the race and will be given instructions on how to pick up their award. Please provide a correct email address and phone number when registering.

For the Kids’ Fun Run, all finishers will receive a medal.

Will the race be chip timed?

Yes, the 5K run will be chip timed!