HARRA AFFILIATED CLUBS

 

AL LAWRENCE RUNNING CLUB Drew Prisner P.O. Box 41749 Houston, TX 77241 dprisner@phonoscope.net Primary Location: Greater Houston Approximate Membership: 150 Philosophy: To promote running at all levels. We have monthly social meetings, fun runs, trail runs, parties. Club Runs: Many members have track workouts at Memorial Park track on Monday and Wednesday evenings; Long runs on Saturday mornings from Memorial Park. Race Management: Bayou Bash Relay, Bellaire Trolley Run 5K	BAY AREA RUNNING CLUB Carwyn Sharp 2427 Bay Area Blvd Houston, TX 77058 (281) 480-5388 carwynsharp@yahoo.com Primary Location: Greater Clear Lake/Pasadena Approximate Membership: 200 Philosophy: Running is for the masses, not just the fast. Club Runs: Monday Night: Group Run from On the Run; Tuesday Night:  Speed Workout at Clear Lake Track; Thursday Night: Kemah Bridge Repeats; Sunday Mornings: Long Run at Seabrook Trails. Race Management: USA 10 Miler, staffs many Clear Lake road races, hosts annual Lunar Rendezvous Run at JSC in July, Resurrection Run at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Summer Kickoff Run in League City, and Maribelle's 5K By the Bay in Seabrook.
BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS Joe Sellers P.O. Box 925534 Houston, TX 77292 (713) 968-YRUN info@bcrr.org Primary Location: Greater Houston Approximate Membership: 300 Philosophy: To promote fitness for runners of all abilities, from beginners to experienced marathoners while at the same time providing a stimulating social life...ski trips, out of town race trips, international marathon trips, parties, happy hours, etc. Club Runs: Runs from Memorial Park every weekend. Fun runs every Wednesday evening at Rice University.	BRAZOSPORT AREA ROAD RUNNERS ASSOCIATION Tony Moody P.O. Box 162 Lake Jackson, TX 77566 (409) 265-3000 BARRA@brazosport.edu Primary Location: Lake Jackson Approximate Membership: 100 Philosophy: To promote health and fitness through competitive and recreational running. Club Runs: Saturday 7:00 a.m. training runs from Dow Federal Credit Union; Wednesday mornings, 5:30 a.m. track workouts at Brazoswood High School track. Sponsors the Firecracker 4. Advises and volunteers at most Lake Jackson area races.
CLEAR LAKE FITNESS CLUB Linda Riviera P.O. Box 890714 Houston, TX 77289-0714 (713) 608-0679 president1@clfitnessclub.org Primary Location: Greater Clear Lake Area Approximate Membership: 150 Philosophy: To promote long-distance running and walking as the core of a healthy lifestyle. Club Runs: Saturday morning long runs from Clear Lake Park during the Houston Marathon training season, various other locations at other times. Very active running non-competitive races locally and nationally.	FINISH LINE SPORTS RUNNING CLUB Andy Stewart 13895 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land, TX 77478 (281) 242-7700 andystewart@bigplanet.com Primary Location: Sugar Land and Fort Bend County Approximate Membership: 100 Philosophy: To promote the sport and maintain fitness. Dozens of members are triathletes, including several Ironman finishers. Club since 1985. Club Runs: Track workouts for an additional fee at Kempner High track, Hwy 6 South at Voss on Tuesdays at 6 pm. Race Management: Houston Marathon Warmup Series Houstonian Lite 30K
FIRST COLONY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Megan Phelan 4350 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, Texas 77479 (281) 634-9555 (281) 634-9515 Fax meganp@firstcolony.org Primary Location: Fort Bend County Philosophy: To promote running at all levels through providing race management for two annual 5k races. Race Management: Freedom 5K, Fired Up 5K	GALLOWAY HOUSTON Charles & Tina Deeds (281)795-5253 cadeed@sbcglobal.net Primary Location: Greater Houston Philosophy: Jeff's injury-free training principles have been used successfully by hundreds of thousands of runners of all abilities, including beginners. Club Runs: Training runs ending for several goal marathons.
HOUSTON HARRIERS Hersh Levitt 4019 Southwestern Houston, TX 77005 713-661-0211 hershlev@aol.com Primary Location: Greater Houston (many members live near Memorial Park). Approximate Membership: 100 Philosophy: Established in 1975 by collegiate track runners to put together team(s) for local and national competition in track, road races, and cross country. Club Runs: Loosely organized, often running from the Tennis Center at Memorial Park. Otherwise, track workouts twice a week or hill training along Buffalo Bayou/Allen Parkway. Race Management: Buffalo Wallow XC 6K	HOUSTON MASTER SPORTS ASSOCIATION Tom McBrayer P.O. Box 667190 Houston, TX 77266-7190 (713) 523-5679 mailto:mametm@aol.com Primary Location: Greater Houston Approximate Membership: 100 Philosophy: We stress participation over competition, and welcome all ages and levels of running. Club Runs: Training runs Saturday at 6:00 a.m. from Memorial Park Tennis Center. Race Management: Houston Marathon Warmup Series HMSA Classical 25K and Relay
HOUSTON STRIDERS Steve Shepard P.O. Box 721405 Houston, TX 77272-1405 (713) 797-8601 stride4fun@houstonstriders.com Primary Location: Greater Houston Approximate Membership: 500+ Philosophy: Promotes running for fun and fitness. Our club is made up of runners, joggers, walkers, cyclists and volunteers of all ages and from all walks of life. The club provides information to support new and experienced runners in their fitness and training. Lots of organized training and activities for members. Club run every Wednesday at 7pm, all are invited. Club runs in West Memorial most days of the week (contact texassheps@aol.com for further information). Race Management:Houston Marathon Warmup Series Koala/Luke's Half Marathon and Relay	IN FLIGHT RUNNING Michael Merlino / Duval Ruiz 1302 Waugh Drive PMB 267 Houston, TX 77019-3908 (713) 523-2577 info@inflightrunning.com Primary Location: Greater Houston area Approximate Membership: 100+ and growing Philosophy: "Take your running to new heights" TM Who doesn't want to be faster? Whether you are a beginner or experienced runner our focus is always on improving your running and reducing your risk of injury. We take a holistic approach to running by including coaching on resistance training, cross training, sports nutrition and injury prevention. Club Runs: Our annual marathon/half marathon program runs from July 1 - mid January. Group runs are held at 6:00 am on Wednesdays and Saturdays. See website for more info. Race Management: Assist the Downtown YMCA with race management for the annual Jingle Bell Run.
THE KENYAN WAY Sean Wade 4303 Floyd Houston, TX 77007 (713) 864-8872 kenyanway@prodigy.net	MEMORIAL PARK RUNNING CLUB Andrea Freeman Angie Lapp 6703 Kury Lane Houston, TX 77008 (281) 454-7150 ms-freeman@sbcglobal.net angie.lapp@gs.com Approximate Membership: 45 Philosophy: To encourage fitness for runners of all abilities, from beginners to experienced marathoners and to encourage a healthier, more athletic lifestyle while promoting a stimulating social life.
PEARLAND AREA RUNNERS CLUB John Mohr P.O. Box 325 Manvel, TX 77578 281-489-3869 pearlandarearunnersclub@yahoo.com Primary Location: Pearland (South of Houston) Approximate Membership: 50 Philosophy: To promote running and walking for fitness and fun. Our members range from recreational exercisers to competitive athletes and we welcome all fitness levels. Our club offers training support and nutrition education to help our members achieve their goals, whether it is to run their first 5K or qualify for Boston. Club Runs: Weekly Saturday morning runs/walks with suggested routes (short and longer routes available each week), weekday club runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 am and 7 pm, social events, and quarterly meetings.	PTI AMERICA Dr. Christopher Rampacek 4444 Cullen #1301 Houston, TX 77004 (713) 748-8686 pti@houston.rr.com Primary Location: Greater Houston
RUNNERS HIGH CLUB Gary Mulvihill 6304 Haskell B Houston, TX 77007 (713) 868-4927 train@runnershighclub.com	TEAM IN TRAINING Leslie Williams 5005 Mitchelldale Suite 115 Houston, Texas 77092 (713) 680-8088 Leslie.Williams@lls.org Primary Location: 6 different training locations throughout the Greater Houston area Approximate Membership: 300+ per season Philosophy: To increase funding to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's mission while promoting fitness and healthy lifestyles in an encouraging group atmosphere. The Society's Mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Run for a reason and have the experience of a lifetime. Club Runs: Every Saturday morning and one weeknight group workout. Comprehensive training program provided for all fitness levels -- from absolute beginners to more experienced athletes. Runners and walkers welcome.
TERLINGUA TRACK CLUB Alex Galbraith 207 Broad Oaks Circle Houston, TX 77056 (713) 621-3547 agalbraith1@houston.rr.com Primary Location: Greater Houston Philosophy: Emphasis on running and racing rather than official meetings or parties. Race Management: LP Run	TORNADOS RUNNING CLUB Victor Aguirre 2923 Walnut Springs Dr. Katy, TX 77449-6208 (281) 578-6140 VAgu767139@aol.com Primary Location: Greater Houston Approximate Membership: 100 Philosophy: To enjoy running for its fitness and social opportunities. Club Runs: Long group training runs on Sundays; Tuesday track workouts; evening runs at Memorial Park on remaining days. Race Management for the Cross Country Relay.
USA FIT Debbie Goldberg 5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 515 Houston, TX 77007 (281) 754-4369 info@houstonfit.com Primary Location: 8 Houston area running and walking training programs Approximate Membership: 3000+, all ability levels welcome Philosophy: To promote fitness in a fun environment through a comprehensive training program.	THE WOODLANDS RUNNING CLUB David Wadsworth P.O. Box 132163 The Woodlands, TX 77393-2163 281-844-3838 President@TheWoodlandsRunningClub.org Primary Location: The Woodlands Approximate Membership: 60, please note that the club officially formed on March 22 and we are still actively recruiting members with several new members being added weekly. Philosophy: To provide regular training sessions for runners of all abilities, stage road racing events, and support charitable, civic and parks institutions in our community. Club Runs: Sunday morning long runs and Wednesday evening track workouts starting at The Woodlands High School

HARRA encourages all of its affiliated clubs to join the RRCA and support grass roots running and the RRCA programs.

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