The Road Runners Club of America is the national association of running clubs, running events, and runners dedicated to promoting long distance running as a competitive sport and as healthful exercise. RRCA's mission is to represent and promote the common interest of its member clubs, events, and individual runners through education, leadership, programs and other services.  The Road Runners Club of America is the premier national organization dedicated to promoting the development and growth of running clubs, running events, and supporting the interests of recreational runners throughout the country including those that walk because they are unable to run. The RRCA strives to provide quality programming that can be replicated throughout the country by member clubs from small towns to large cities that promote and support running, runners, and supporters of the sport at all stages in life. The RRCA is dedicated to providing the running community with educational information and programs that will keep them safe, healthy, and informed. Furthermore, the RRCA strives to promote excellence in nonprofit management for the National Office as well as member clubs by providing services, benefits, and regular communication that supports this vision.

HARRA is a non-profit organization founded in 1993 to promote running as a competitive sport and healthful exercise in the Houston area.  HARRA provides a wide variety of benefits and services to its members and to the running community, and provides the running community with a collective voice on issues that affect all runners in the Houston area.  HARRA provides discounts to HARRA members at HARRA sponsored events.

Clear Lake Fitness Club is a non-profit organization that provides group training for the Houston Marathon/Half-Marathon and that also has a fitness program for those who want to run and/or walk but don’t wish to train for the longer distance events.

On The Run is a Clear Lake Running Specialty store that provides discounts on shoes and apparel to BARC members.

FIT to RUN is a unique and contemporary specialty athletic store owned and operated by two Galvestonian's with a running issue! We aim to provide superior customer service and to offer the best in running and walking shoes, apparel, nutrition, and accessories. In our boutique, you'll also find gadgets for competing in triathlons and SADMERC approved shoes for people with diabetes and circulatory problems.

At HealthSource Sport, Dr. Alice  May-Sexton, DC, is focused on treating the root causes of injury, helping  decrease healing time and improving performance. The goal is to get you better and teach you  how to avoid future injury. Dr. Alice is  certified in Active Release Techniques and the Graston Technique.  She provides each patient  with an individually tailored treatment and rehabilitation program geared to  keeping you running for years to come.

Wanting some info on a race you’re interested in running?  Curious about running in a new place in Houston?  Just want some more insight into running in general?  Then check out BARCer Kelly Smith’s articles that can be found on www.examiner.com.

Do you have a birthday party you want to celebrate or have a Little League team that wants to have a party?  Do you have a group of friends that wants to get together to shoot some pool, play some putt-putt and ride some go-carts?  Then Houston Fast Track is the place for you!  Less than 10 minutes from Memorial Park, Houston Fast Track boasts plenty of arcade and redemption games, air hockey, fooseball, pool table, go-carts and even a putt-putt golf course!  Check out our party and group rates today!

Christie McGrath Photography is a professional photography studio located in  Kemah, Texas and serves the entire Houston and Galveston area (Clear Lake,  League City, Webster, Seabrook, Clear Lake Shores, Pasadena, Friendswood,  Dickinson and surrounding areas). The photographer creates custom prenatal,  pregnancy or maternity portraits; newborn, baby, infant, toddler, children  photography; as well as portraits for family, pets and high school seniors. We  offer on-location photography throughout the Clear Lake area. We also provide  commercial and business headshots and event photography. The studio offers both  black and white and color portraits, custom collages, albums and fine art  canvas. We offer portrait or photo jewelry and custom portrait or photo greeting  cards and invitations. We offer maternity and newborn photography plans and  packages as well as baby's first year plans and packages.