Registration Pricing
EVENT REGISTRATION PRICING:
5K RUN/WALK:
8/17 - 8/25 - $29.75 (Commitment Week Registration)
8/26 – 2/20 - $34.75
2/21 - 3/13 - $39.75
3/14 - 3/27 - $44.75
3/28 - $49.75 (Event Day Registration)
10K RUN/WALK OR 'CHALLENGE':
8/17 - 8/25 - $39.75 (Commitment Week Registration)
8/26 – 2/20 - $44.75
2/21 - 3/13 - $49.75
3/14 - 3/27 - $54.75
3/28 - $59.75 (Event Day Registration)
KIDS 1K (Age 12 and Under): - 8/17-3/28 - $19.75
VIRTUAL 5K / 1K (Shipping Costs Incl'd):
8/17 - 8/25 - $29.75 (Commitment Week Registration)
8/26 - 3/28 - $39.75
Can't make it to the event? No problem! Sign up for our Virtual Run option and run the event on your own time. Participants that choose this option will be able to pick up their run bib, shirt, and commemorative finisher medal during packet pick-up or have it shipped directly to you (you get to choose either option during registration).
If you need it shipped to you, standard shipping is included within your registration cost and we'll ship it to your address within three weeks or less following the conclusion of the event on 3/28.
5K RUN/WALK:
8/17 - 8/25 - $29.75 (Commitment Week Registration)
8/26 – 2/20 - $34.75
2/21 - 3/13 - $39.75
3/14 - 3/27 - $44.75
3/28 - $49.75 (Event Day Registration)
10K RUN/WALK OR 'CHALLENGE':
8/17 - 8/25 - $39.75 (Commitment Week Registration)
8/26 – 2/20 - $44.75
2/21 - 3/13 - $49.75
3/14 - 3/27 - $54.75
3/28 - $59.75 (Event Day Registration)
KIDS 1K (Age 12 and Under): - 8/17-3/28 - $19.75
VIRTUAL 5K / 1K (Shipping Costs Incl'd):
8/17 - 8/25 - $29.75 (Commitment Week Registration)
8/26 - 3/28 - $39.75
Can't make it to the event? No problem! Sign up for our Virtual Run option and run the event on your own time. Participants that choose this option will be able to pick up their run bib, shirt, and commemorative finisher medal during packet pick-up or have it shipped directly to you (you get to choose either option during registration).
If you need it shipped to you, standard shipping is included within your registration cost and we'll ship it to your address within three weeks or less following the conclusion of the event on 3/28.
Registration Options
Kolache Factory
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5K/10K Run/WalkFor runners who wish to take a more leisurely, traditional run/walk approach to the event and save the kolaches until after the run/walk. An award will be given to the fastest casual male and female, overall and 40+, for each respective distance.
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Virtual RunThe virtual run is for runners who prefer to sleep in, earn their race swag and visit Kolache Factory on their own time.
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Kolache Kids'
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KOLACHE 5K GIVEAWAYS!
1. Custom Die-Cast 5K Finishers Medal
2. Performance Tech T-Shirt
3. Commemorative Participant Bib (Timed for all 5K Participants)
4. One (1) Post-Race Saint Arnold Beer for Participant Ages 21+
2020 Event Medal Shown Below:
2. Performance Tech T-Shirt
3. Commemorative Participant Bib (Timed for all 5K Participants)
4. One (1) Post-Race Saint Arnold Beer for Participant Ages 21+
2020 Event Medal Shown Below:
Course Maps (USATF Certified Course)
2020 MAPS COMING SOON!
Start Line Location: Addicks Park and Ride (Energy Corridor, Right Off I-10) - Flat and Fast Course on Park Row Drive
5K Course Map: CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED MAP
5K Course Map: CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED MAP
Note: Details and slight revisions for 2019 (for past participants) - Participants start and head straight out of Addicks Park and Ride, Right onto Park Row Drive, Right on Central Park West Blvd. to turnaround, Continue Right on Park Row Drive to turnaround point near Eldridge, Back on Park Row Drive until turning left on Park and Ride Drive, continue until turning left into Addicks Park and Ride and finish after following directional signage in lot.
Kids 1K Course Map: CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED MAP
Note: Details and slight revisions for 2019 (for past participants) - Participants start and head straight out of Addicks Park and Ride, Left onto Park Row Drive, Left into Addicks Bus Stop, following directional signage in lot from there to finish.
Event Details
When Does The Event Start?
Saturday, March 28th
8:00 AM - Kids 1K (12 and Under)
8:30 AM - Challenge / Casual 5K's
Where is the event being held?
Start Line Location: Addicks Park and Ride (Energy Corridor, Right Off I-10) - Flat and Fast Course on Park Row Drive
14230 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX US 77079
Who Can Participate in the 5K/10K?
All ages can participate in the 5K/10K event, with ages 2 and under free to accompany a family member. Strollers and walkers are also welcome, we just ask that you start in the back of the corral at event start to allow runners ahead. All participants must finish within the 120 minute timeframe (20 min avg. per mile).
Who Can Participate in the Kids 1K?
Untimed Kids 1K fun run is limited to children 12 and under. One parent or guardian may escort the child through the route, but it is not required. Strollers are allowed. Older children will be put in the front, and strollers are to be in the back. We ask if you are pushing a stroller you be cautious of other children around you as you pass them. We'll also have a face painter/balloon twister on site at the start/finish line area between 8-10am for all of our participating kids!
Participant Giveaways
All 5K/10K Race Participants Receive: Participant Bib, Tech T-Shirt, Finisher Medal, One (1) Post-Race Saint Arnold Beer (Ages 21+)
All Kids 1K Participants Receive: Participant Bib (Untimed), Tech T-Shirt, Finisher Medal
Please Note: All 5K/10K Bibs have an RFID tag located on the back of the bib for tracking on the course. Please leave this tracking in place centered on the front of your shirt to accurately time/track your participation.
Charitable Beneficiary - Memorial Assistance Ministries
A portion of all registration / sponsorship net proceeds will directly benefit the Memorial Assistance Ministries.
As the largest provider of social services in west Houston, MAM’s 30+ year history in the local community is well known as the place to go when help is needed. The very basis of their existence is rooted in the value that neighbors help neighbors! MAM’s primary goal is to help families facing financial crisis avoid homelessness, offer programs enabling long-term financial stability, and assure children an improved school experience. Our neighbors know they can come to MAM for support in their time of need. MAM helped over 28,000 people in 2017. Recently, many of the families in our service area and community have been directly impacted by Hurricane Harvey. MAM has been working in high gear to provide rent, utility, and temporary housing to families in need. With your help we will continue to improve the lives of families in need. Together, we are a caring community!
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pickup dates/times are listed below with our official packet pickup partner, Sun & Ski. The perfect place to shop for your running gear!
Location: Sun & Ski - 326 Memorial City Mall, Houston, TX 77024 (entrance from the parking lot near Cinemark Theatre)
Dates & Times:
Wednesday 3/25 – 3-8pm
Thursday 3/26 – 10am-3pm
While there will be event day packet pickup, there will not be any gear check available on site. We strongly encourage participants to plan an early arrival to find parking and wait in any potential lines there may be to receive your packet. Packet Pick-Up on event day will conclude promptly at event start (8:30AM).
EVENT DAY DETAILS:
Event Day Registration
Event day registration will be available at the registration tent near the start line area. Registering on the day of the event will guarantee you an entry until sold out!
Parking
The Addicks Park and Ride has a plentiful amount of accessible parking (handicap parking included) via two accessible entry/exit points on event day. See 'Parking Map' below on this page for visual details. Pay key attention to the entry/exit locations to the Addicks Park and Ride right off I-10, which has ample parking on event day. If you're planning on entering the parking lot from Park and Ride Drive, friendly reminder this street closes at approximately 8am and you can then only access the lot from the other entrance right off I-10 feeder road (Frontage Rd.).
Gear Check
There will be no event day gear check. Please securely store your belongings in your vehicle or leave at home.
Start / Finish Line
Follow the 'Course Map' below on this page to the start/finish line area right near Park Row Drive, on the edge of the Park and Ride after you've parked in the lot. 5K starts and ends under an inflatable start and finish line identified on the map.
Mile Markers
Mile markers will be at each mile.
Water Stations - Presented by the Energy Corridor District
Water stations proudly presented by our sponsor, the Energy Corridor District, will be available at the start line and mid-way thru the run/walk.
Medical Assistance
Special Thanks to our friends at Orion EMS and their sister company Vitality IV for being our 'Official Medical Partner' of the 'Kolache Factory Challenge 5K'! If anyone needs medical attention during the event, Orion will have an EMS service provided right behind the hospitality tent. If you're on the course and need see a fellow runner in need, contact them directly at (713) 864-7900.
Post-Run Refreshments
After you have completed your 5K, the fun continues! Swing by our post-race hospitality area near the start/finish line for refreshments, including complimentary kolaches for ALL participants! Also on site will be Katz Coffee and one (1) free beer per 21+ age participants.
Participant Awards
This will be a 'friendly' competition across multiple categories, including:
Fastest Overall Kolache Challenge 10K Male & Female: Wins $100 Kolache Factory Gift Card
Fastest Overall 5K/10K Run/Walk Male & Female: Wins $100 Kolache Factory Gift Card
Age-Group Winners Male and Female (Challenge & Run/Walk): 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
In addition, one randomly selected participant bib number will win a $50 Kolache Factory Gift Card at the event!
Disclaimer Regarding Awards:
If, upon verification, the Race Directors find discrepancies, the winning individuals will not be eligible for an award. All awards will be distributed to the winners following the conclusion of the event.
Race Photos
Photographers will be on hand to provide high quality photos of your participation in the event. Your photos will be posted soon after the event and you can search for your photos by your last name or your bib number, via a link sent in the days following the event.
Tips for better race photos:
· Wear your bib on the front of your shirt.
· Pin all 4 corners of your bib.
· Pull your cap/hat away from your face.
· If running with a friend/family, run shoulder to shoulder while your photos are shot.
· Smile
Course Etiquette / Pets
Please keep "Rules of the Road" in mind when running. If walking during the event, stay to the right of the street at all times and pass on the left when possible. Please be courteous of other participants. For competitive participants, please remember this is a 'friendly' competition. Safety first!
Due to insurance restrictions, animals, skates or other vehicular apparatus are not allowed by participants on the race course.
Headphones are not recommended during the race, but not prohibited. Please stay aware and in-tune with your surroundings.
If participating in the 'Challenge 5K' event, remember to take the time to eat safely even if you want to win the competition! We want everyone to have a great, safe event.
Refund Policy
All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund. If you cannot participate, you may not give or sell your number to anyone else and entry fees will not be transferred from year to year.
Saturday, March 28th
8:00 AM - Kids 1K (12 and Under)
8:30 AM - Challenge / Casual 5K's
Where is the event being held?
Start Line Location: Addicks Park and Ride (Energy Corridor, Right Off I-10) - Flat and Fast Course on Park Row Drive
14230 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX US 77079
Who Can Participate in the 5K/10K?
All ages can participate in the 5K/10K event, with ages 2 and under free to accompany a family member. Strollers and walkers are also welcome, we just ask that you start in the back of the corral at event start to allow runners ahead. All participants must finish within the 120 minute timeframe (20 min avg. per mile).
Who Can Participate in the Kids 1K?
Untimed Kids 1K fun run is limited to children 12 and under. One parent or guardian may escort the child through the route, but it is not required. Strollers are allowed. Older children will be put in the front, and strollers are to be in the back. We ask if you are pushing a stroller you be cautious of other children around you as you pass them. We'll also have a face painter/balloon twister on site at the start/finish line area between 8-10am for all of our participating kids!
Participant Giveaways
All 5K/10K Race Participants Receive: Participant Bib, Tech T-Shirt, Finisher Medal, One (1) Post-Race Saint Arnold Beer (Ages 21+)
All Kids 1K Participants Receive: Participant Bib (Untimed), Tech T-Shirt, Finisher Medal
Please Note: All 5K/10K Bibs have an RFID tag located on the back of the bib for tracking on the course. Please leave this tracking in place centered on the front of your shirt to accurately time/track your participation.
Charitable Beneficiary - Memorial Assistance Ministries
A portion of all registration / sponsorship net proceeds will directly benefit the Memorial Assistance Ministries.
As the largest provider of social services in west Houston, MAM’s 30+ year history in the local community is well known as the place to go when help is needed. The very basis of their existence is rooted in the value that neighbors help neighbors! MAM’s primary goal is to help families facing financial crisis avoid homelessness, offer programs enabling long-term financial stability, and assure children an improved school experience. Our neighbors know they can come to MAM for support in their time of need. MAM helped over 28,000 people in 2017. Recently, many of the families in our service area and community have been directly impacted by Hurricane Harvey. MAM has been working in high gear to provide rent, utility, and temporary housing to families in need. With your help we will continue to improve the lives of families in need. Together, we are a caring community!
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pickup dates/times are listed below with our official packet pickup partner, Sun & Ski. The perfect place to shop for your running gear!
Location: Sun & Ski - 326 Memorial City Mall, Houston, TX 77024 (entrance from the parking lot near Cinemark Theatre)
Dates & Times:
Wednesday 3/25 – 3-8pm
Thursday 3/26 – 10am-3pm
While there will be event day packet pickup, there will not be any gear check available on site. We strongly encourage participants to plan an early arrival to find parking and wait in any potential lines there may be to receive your packet. Packet Pick-Up on event day will conclude promptly at event start (8:30AM).
EVENT DAY DETAILS:
Event Day Registration
Event day registration will be available at the registration tent near the start line area. Registering on the day of the event will guarantee you an entry until sold out!
Parking
The Addicks Park and Ride has a plentiful amount of accessible parking (handicap parking included) via two accessible entry/exit points on event day. See 'Parking Map' below on this page for visual details. Pay key attention to the entry/exit locations to the Addicks Park and Ride right off I-10, which has ample parking on event day. If you're planning on entering the parking lot from Park and Ride Drive, friendly reminder this street closes at approximately 8am and you can then only access the lot from the other entrance right off I-10 feeder road (Frontage Rd.).
Gear Check
There will be no event day gear check. Please securely store your belongings in your vehicle or leave at home.
Start / Finish Line
Follow the 'Course Map' below on this page to the start/finish line area right near Park Row Drive, on the edge of the Park and Ride after you've parked in the lot. 5K starts and ends under an inflatable start and finish line identified on the map.
Mile Markers
Mile markers will be at each mile.
Water Stations - Presented by the Energy Corridor District
Water stations proudly presented by our sponsor, the Energy Corridor District, will be available at the start line and mid-way thru the run/walk.
Medical Assistance
Special Thanks to our friends at Orion EMS and their sister company Vitality IV for being our 'Official Medical Partner' of the 'Kolache Factory Challenge 5K'! If anyone needs medical attention during the event, Orion will have an EMS service provided right behind the hospitality tent. If you're on the course and need see a fellow runner in need, contact them directly at (713) 864-7900.
Post-Run Refreshments
After you have completed your 5K, the fun continues! Swing by our post-race hospitality area near the start/finish line for refreshments, including complimentary kolaches for ALL participants! Also on site will be Katz Coffee and one (1) free beer per 21+ age participants.
Participant Awards
This will be a 'friendly' competition across multiple categories, including:
Fastest Overall Kolache Challenge 10K Male & Female: Wins $100 Kolache Factory Gift Card
Fastest Overall 5K/10K Run/Walk Male & Female: Wins $100 Kolache Factory Gift Card
Age-Group Winners Male and Female (Challenge & Run/Walk): 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
In addition, one randomly selected participant bib number will win a $50 Kolache Factory Gift Card at the event!
Disclaimer Regarding Awards:
If, upon verification, the Race Directors find discrepancies, the winning individuals will not be eligible for an award. All awards will be distributed to the winners following the conclusion of the event.
Race Photos
Photographers will be on hand to provide high quality photos of your participation in the event. Your photos will be posted soon after the event and you can search for your photos by your last name or your bib number, via a link sent in the days following the event.
Tips for better race photos:
· Wear your bib on the front of your shirt.
· Pin all 4 corners of your bib.
· Pull your cap/hat away from your face.
· If running with a friend/family, run shoulder to shoulder while your photos are shot.
· Smile
Course Etiquette / Pets
Please keep "Rules of the Road" in mind when running. If walking during the event, stay to the right of the street at all times and pass on the left when possible. Please be courteous of other participants. For competitive participants, please remember this is a 'friendly' competition. Safety first!
Due to insurance restrictions, animals, skates or other vehicular apparatus are not allowed by participants on the race course.
Headphones are not recommended during the race, but not prohibited. Please stay aware and in-tune with your surroundings.
If participating in the 'Challenge 5K' event, remember to take the time to eat safely even if you want to win the competition! We want everyone to have a great, safe event.
Refund Policy
All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund. If you cannot participate, you may not give or sell your number to anyone else and entry fees will not be transferred from year to year.
Official Hotel Partner - Hilton Garden Inn Energy Corridor
Looking to stay overnight right next to the event start line area? Thursday-Sunday our 'Official Hotel Partner', the Hilton Garden Inn Energy Corridor will feature a special race accommodation rate of $79 a night plus tax, including breakfast!
CLICK HERE for the special rate and to book today!
CLICK HERE for the special rate and to book today!
Volunteers - Presented by Hilton Garden Inn Energy Corridor
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! Volunteers are a key part of any successful run event. If you’re looking to earn required service hours or support your community at our event, we’d love to have your support! We would like to thank the Hilton Garden Inn Energy Corridor for their official sponsorship of the volunteers at our inaugural event.
To see the opportunities and sign up to volunteer for the event, click here.
If you have any other questions, please email us at kolachefactory5k@gmail.com or call 832.974.1690
To see the opportunities and sign up to volunteer for the event, click here.
If you have any other questions, please email us at kolachefactory5k@gmail.com or call 832.974.1690