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SUMMARY:The Third Ward Mile
DESCRIPTION:About\n\nOn Saturday, November 28, 2026, Third Ward hosts its inaugural mile: The Third Ward Mile, a USA Track & Field certified 1-mile road race down an epic stretch of Emancipation Avenue in one of Houston’s oldest and most significant neighborhoods. It’s a road race rooted in community and wellness, built for everyone who moves. Walk, jog, run, or race alongside your neighbors. The race is open to ages 6 and up of all abilities. Race day includes youth heats, open divisions, an elite race, and a community walk, where children under 6 are welcome with a registered adult.\nOfficial Philanthropic Partner: birthFUND\nbirthFUND is a maternal health nonprofit founded by award-winning journalist and author Elaine Welteroth. It expands access to high-quality midwifery care as a data-backed solution to America’s maternal mortality crisis. birthFUND funds midwifery-led birth services, supports birth centers nationwide, and leads the national conversation on better birth outcomes. On race day, birthFUND hosts the Family Zone (powered by Honest), a space for parents, little ones, and the whole crew to gather, play, and celebrate. Bring the stroller and join the birthFUND Community Walk.\nJoin Team birthFUND\nRegister as part of the birthFUND team and make your mile count for mothers and families. Can’t make it on race day? You can still donate and help expand access to midwifery care. Register & donate today!\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS\n\n7:00AM – 10:00AM\n\nThe Third Ward Mile Athlete’s Village featuring warm-up zone, pre-race hydration, same-day registration, and more. Open for participants, coaches, and families. Located at 5000 Emancipation Ave, Houston, TX 77003.\n\n\n8:00AM – 12:00PM\n\nThe Third Ward Mile Finishers Village featuring birthFUND Family Zone race partners, community organizations, local businesses, food, music, and post-race fellowship. Open for participants, coaches, families, spectators, and the community. Located at Emancipation Park Conservancy (3018 Emancipation Ave, Houston, TX 77004)\nAwards ceremony & main stage programming will start at 10:00AM\n\n\n\nRUNNING & WALKING HEATS\n8:00AM – Youth Girls Run (6-12 years old)\n8:15AM – Youth Boys Run (6-12 years old)\n8:30AM – Open Womens Run (13+)\n8:45AM – Open Mens Run (13+)\n9:00AM – Womens Invitational (invite only based on time)\n9:15AM – Mens Invitational (invite only based on time)\n9:30AM – birthFUND Community Walk\n*heats & start times subject to change\n\n
URL:https://epconservancy.org/events/thethirdwardmile/
CATEGORIES:2026 Events
LOCATION:5000 Emancipation Ave, Houston, TX 77003
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