2012 ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run 10K/5K

The 10K race and 5K fun run/walk race courses are point-to-point, starting in downtown Houston at the corners of Texas Avenue and Smith Street, and finishing at Minute Maid Park. To ensure everyone’s safety, the 2012 event will kick off with the start of the 10K race followed minutes later by the 5K fun run/walk. Expect plenty of hoopla and large crowds of cheering spectators as participants lead the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo parade.

The ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run 10K is sanctioned by USA Track & Field and the Gulf Association of USA Track & Field. 10K race participants are expected to strictly adhere to USA Track & Field operating regulations. The 5K fun run/walk is unsanctioned and non-competitive, and fun for the whole family!

Runners, walkers, families and friends of all ages are invited to participate in the 25th annual ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. This tradition, which raises scholarship funds for Texas youth, will once again lead the Houston Livestock Show and RodeoTM (HLSR) Parade past thousands of cheering spectators in downtown Houston. Last year, nearly 13,000 participants took part in the Rodeo Run, raising $360,000 for the HLSR Educational Fund. Since the race began in 1988, the company has raised more than $2.9 million for the benefit of the college scholarship fund. Runners and walkers will experience Houston’s only point-to-point 10K race and 5K fun run/walk in a festive atmosphere that celebrates the city’s western heritage. A combination of Texas flavor and hospitality, along with a Texas-sized post-race party, makes the event one of the most popular and memorable races in the region.

Awards:

10K
• First-place overall male and female runners, first-place male and female masters runners, and first-place male and female wheelchair winners will receive a custom, etched-glass trophy and two round-trip (nonrefundable) tickets to anywhere Continental Airlines flies in the U.S. 48, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Central America or the Caribbean.
• The top three age group finishers in the male and female divisions will receive special trophies.
• No Duplicate Winners. There must be at least two competitors in a category to be eligible for airline tickets.

5K Run
• First-place overall male and female winners; and male and female wheelchair winners will receive a cowboy hat.

10K & 5K
• All entrants will receive a 2012 ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run shirt. Runner’s gifts will be handed out to finishers at the post-race party (while supplies last).
Registrants will have the opportunity to receive the following giveaways and prizes. See the race Web site for eligibility requirements.
• First 1,000 online registrants will be mailed separately a pass to the Livestock Show and carnival ride coupons. • United Airlines tickets will be given away to the winners of the H-E-B registration, early online registration drawing and the adult costume contest.

Packet Pickup and Registration:
Saturday, February 4 - $25
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
H-E-B
9710 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77035
Located on I-10 west at the Bunker Hill exit, just east of the Sam Houston Tollway
Store phone number 713.647.5900
(see Web site for directions)

Wednesday, February 22 - $30
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Luke's Locker
1953 West Gray (River Oaks shopping area)
Store phone number: 713.529.0786

Thursday, February 23 - $30
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Luke's Locker
1953 West Gray (River Oaks shopping area)
Store phone number: 713.529.0786

Friday, February 24 - $30
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Luke's Locker
1953 West Gray (River Oaks shopping area)
Store phone number: 713.529.0786

Teams:
The ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run welcomes team participation. For 2012, there will be no competitive team scoring.
The team segment will feature: • Open teams for the 10K and 5K, with no limit to the number of team participants.
• Coordinated team packet pickup. This allows team captains the opportunity to pick up their registered team packets between Feb. 22-24.

Deadline for team registration is Feb. 3rd.
Contact Dave Bishop at
281-293-2220
Information is available at www.conocophillipsrodeorun.com

Age Groups:
Male and female age groups:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over.

Race Results and Timing:
The ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run 10K will use an electronic timing system that records race time and place via a transponder tag attached to a runner’s shoe. Times will not be recorded without a tag. The timing tag will be included in the runner packet for all 10K participants. The noncompetitive 5K race will not utilize tag timing and individual times will not be recorded. Walkers must finish the course by 11:30 a.m. Individual timing and race results will be provided via e-mail to all 10K finishers. The timing tag net time will be used to score all 10K participants except the overall first-place male and female winners and the first-place male and female wheelchair winners.

Race Day Schedule:
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Limited busing available from ballpark to starting area (last bus leaves ballpark at 9:00 a.m. due to traffic congestion.)

8:35 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Warm-up clothing drop off

8:55 a.m.
Costume contest judging on the steps of Alley Theatre

9:15 a.m.
Wheelchair division start. Brakes and helmets required. No hand crank/cycle wheelchairs.

9:25 a.m.
Start of 10K race

9:45 a.m.
Start of 5K fun run/walk

10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Post-race party and awards ceremony.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Limited busing available from ballpark back to starting area.

Visit the Event Organizer's Website

Additional Information

Start Times

9:15 a.m.
Wheelchair division start. Brakes and helmets required. No hand crank/cycle wheelchairs.
9:25 a.m.
Start of 10K race
9:45 a.m.
Start of 5K fun run/walk

Day Of Race

NOTE: There is NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP OR REGISTRATION.

For more info

ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run Web site

Contact Us

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Downtown Parking

Parking is available for a fee at various downtown parking lots. See our Web site for parking and shuttle bus details.

Results

10K results will be posted via the official race Web site at www.conocophillipsrodeorun.com including streaming video of 10K runners crossing the finish line. Runners can download the file for individual use. No other Houston 10K race offers this outstanding technology.

Refund Policy

Sorry, NO refunds.

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