Harvest Marathon Relay

11/10/2025

Thank you to all the amazing teams and runners who came out last weekend for the 9th annual Harvest Marathon Relay! 🎃🏃‍♀️🏃
The weather could not have been more perfect, and we had so much fun running with you all☀️A special shoutout to our sponsors, volunteers, and anyone else who participated for supporting our mission to provide food for better lives🍏Can't wait to do it again next year! 🍂

08/25/2025

In case you haven't already heard...👀

The Harvest Marathon Relay is officially scheduled for Sunday, November 2!!! 🎃Ready to take on 26.2 miles with your team at the Wendel D. Ley Track, Rice University? 🏃‍♀️

Whether you're there for gold🥇or just a fun time with friends, there are team options for everyone!

Learn more and register here ⬇️ https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/HarvestMarathonRelayandFoodDrive

The Harvest Marathon Relay is on Sunday November 2, 2025. It includes the following events: Large Group Team - $1000 group registration fee includes 25 registrations, Small Group Team - $500 group registration fee includes 10 registrations, Individual Registration Team - $65 individual registration....

11/11/2024

🎃 A huge thank you to all the amazing runners who came out for the Harvest Marathon Relay! Despite a little rain, the event was a great success! We’re so grateful to our sponsors, runners, and volunteers for supporting our mission to provide food for better lives. Together, we’re making a difference! 🍏

11/11/2024

Congrats to the winner of the 2024 Harvest Marathon Relay; For Diamond's Sake - Dow and Friends. Thanks to teams from Cigna Healthcare, Bayou City Road Runners, Dow Chemical, Enterprise Products, Houston Food Bank, Nalco Water, Shell Chemical, Protivit, Rice Catholic Association, S&P Global, Sharpstown High School, Shell Chemical, and to the volunteers and sponsors who made this happen. hashtag

10/29/2024

🌟 Calling All Volunteers! Join Us at the 2024 Harvest Marathon Relay! 🌟

🗓️ Event Date: November 3, 2024
📍 Location: Rice University-Wendel D. Ley Track & Holloway Field

Are you ready to make a difference and be a part of something amazing? The 8th Annual Marathon Relay is almost here, and we need enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a huge success—all for a great cause in support of the Food Bank! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🙌 Why Volunteer?

Support a Meaningful Cause: All proceeds go directly to the Food Bank, helping to nourish our community.
Feel the Excitement: Experience the energy of a marathon relay up close!
Meet Amazing People: Connect with like-minded volunteers who share your passion for giving back.
Build Your Portfolio: Earn volunteer hours—great for students and professionals!
From race marshaling to water stations, there's a role for everyone. No experience is necessary—just bring your positive spirit and willingness to help! 🌞

🔗 Sign up as a volunteer here: https://houstonfoodbank.civicore.com/index.php?section=volOpportunities&action=calendar and pick a role that suits your interests and schedule.

Let’s make this year’s HMR the best one yet! 💪

Please help us plan the safest volunteer experience possible by registering in advance online. All available volunteer shifts for the next 3 months are listed on the calendar below.

09/25/2024

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ The Harvest Marathon Relay is BACK on November 3rd! 🎃Ready to take on 26.2 miles with your team at the Wendel D. Ley Track, Rice University?

Team options:

Collaborative: Up to 25 participants can team up and have fun.

Competitive: Teams of up to 10 participants race for time-based awards!

Get your crew together and register today! 🔗herehttps://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/HarvestMarathonRelayandFoodDrive

09/25/2024

Get ready to harvest memories! Join the Harvest Marathon Relay on Nov 3rd at Rice University's Wendel D. Ley Track. Gather your team and register now for a fun, collaborative, or competitive 26.2-mile adventure!

08/30/2023

🎃Calling All Volunteers! Join Us at the 2023 Harvest Marathon Relay! 🎃

🗓️ Event Date: October 08, 2023
📍 Location: Wendel D. Ley Track at Rice University

Are you ready to make a difference and participate in a fun event?

The 7th Annual Harvest Marathon Relay is just around the corner, and we're in need of enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a massive success in support of the Houston Food Bank.

🙌 Why Volunteer?
• Contribute to a meaningful cause: All proceeds from the race go directly to the Houston Food Bank to help fight food insecurity.
• Be a part of the action: Experience the energy and excitement of fierce competition.
• Connect with like-minded individuals: Join a community of volunteers passionate about giving back.
• Earn volunteer hours: For students and anyone looking to add to their volunteer portfolio.

🔗 Sign up as a volunteer on our website: Choose from Two shifts that fit your availability.
• From flaggers to water stations, there's a role for everyone. No experience is necessary.
• https://houstonfoodbank.civicore.com/index.php?ipve=26§ion=volOpportunities&action=calendar

See you on October 8! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

08/08/2023

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎃 Join us for the 7th Annual Marathon Relay on October 8, 2023! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎃

🗓️ Mark your calendars for this exciting event in support of the Houston Food Bank. Lace-up your running shoes and get ready to provide Food for Better Lives while having a blast!

📍 Location: Wendel D. Ley Track at Rice University

🍏All proceeds go directly to the Food Bank to help our neighbors in need.

You can sign up now on our website and secure your team's spot.

Whether your team is seasoned runners or first-time participants, we welcome everyone to participate in this incredible journey.

https://runsignup.com/.../HarvestMarathonRelayandFoodDriv...

Let's come together for fun, fitness, and philanthropy. See you at the finish line! 🏁

08/08/2023

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎃 Join us for the 7th Annual Marathon Relay on October 8, 2023! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎃

🗓️ Mark your calendars for this exciting event in support of the Houston Food Bank. Lace-up your running shoes and get ready to provide Food for Better Lives while having a blast!

📍 Location: Wendel D. Ley Track at Rice University
All proceeds go directly to the Food Bank to help our neighbors in need.🍏

You can sign up now on our website and secure your team's spot. Whether your team is seasoned runners or first-time participants, we welcome everyone to participate in this incredible journey.
https://runsignup.com/.../HarvestMarathonRelayandFoodDriv...

Let's come together for fun, fitness, and philanthropy. See you at the finish line! 🏁

10/29/2022