Donate Life Texas 2nd Chance Run - Houston

Who Will You Run For? 

Donate Life Texas and LifeGift invites you to spend a morning with our loving and supportive community, whether you walk, run, volunteer or simply cheer on the crowd.

The Donate Life Texas 2nd Chance Run hosted by LifeGift honors organ, eye and tissue donors in 109 Texas counties in North, Southeast and West Texas. While celebrating the lives saved and offering hope to those still waiting, the event raises awareness of the need for organ, eye and tissue donation across the state. 

  Race Day Schedule

Saturday, April 7, 2018
7:00 AM   Onsite Check-In and Race Village Opens
7:30 AM   Road Closures Begin
8:00 AM   5K Begins
8:15 AM   1-Mile Begins
9:15 AM   Awards Ceremonies 

Prices increase after March 21st.

Running 5K

Adult:    $33.00     Youth:   $23.00   *Youth 12yrs and younger

Walking 1-Mile

Adult:   $33.00    Youth:   $23.00   *Youth 12yrs and younger

TEAM DISCOUNT: Teams who have 5 or more members will receive a $2.00 refund per member, youth members are excluded from this discount. 

*Youth pricing will be calculated at the end of registration on the payment page. 

  Teams   

We encourage participants to create or join a team. Teams are a great way to honor those who gave, pay tribute to those who received, offer hope to those who continue to wait and remember the lives lost while waiting for the Gift of Life.Get creative! Make team t-shirts. The largest team will be recognized on stage after the race and receive the largest team trophy! 

  Race Village

This year’s race village will be JAM-PACKED with fun vendor and activity booths! 

Donor Remembrance Tent Kid's Zone Photo Booth Games & Corn Hole After Race Refreshments Free Giveaways New this year! Inflatable Obstacle Course   Donor Remembrance Tent - NEW! Now Accepting Submissions

To honor your loved one’s lifesaving gift, the Donor Remembrance Tent will feature a display of 2nd Chance Run Remembrance Cards. The cards measure 5 inches in height by 7 inches wide, and can be personalized with your loved one’s name, a photo, and a few words of tribute. We invite you to click the link below to learn more and complete the submission form to take part in this tribute to lifesaving donors. Please visit our official event website to see guidelines for submissions. www.2ndchancerun.org/donor-remembrance-tent

  Awards & Trophies

Awards will be presented at the end of the race at the race village stage.

Largest Team 1st Place Male & Female Overall Finishers 2nd Place Male & Female Overall Finishers 3rd Place Male & Female Overall Finishers 1st Place Male & Female Finishers by Age Groups 

       *1-Mile participants will not be timed. 

  Packet Pickup Hilton Houston Westchase - NEW LOCATION

Thursday, April 5 12-8 pm

Friday, April 6 10 am – 8 pm 

9999 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 77042  Website

Pre-race day packet pickup is highly encouraged. However, onsite packet pickup will be available. 

  Inclement Weather & Cancellation Policy

The race will take place rain or shine. However, in the event of inclement weather (tornadoes, hail, thunder and lightning,) we reserve the right to cancel. Please refer to www.2ndchancerun.org for specifics related to our weather cancellation policies. Individual registrations are nonrefundable nor transferable.

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