Rockets Run 2011 January 22, 2011

The Houston Rockets invite fans to participate in the Rockets Run 2011 on January 22 at 8:00 a.m.. Now in its 9th year, the Rockets Run is a great way for fans to stay in shape while experiencing the thrill of crossing the finish line on the Rockets home court at Toyota Center. Each 5K runner will receive their official timing with the Disposable Tag System (D-Tag).

The Rockets will host the second year of the Kids' 1K which wil...l now finish on the Rockets home court! Children 12 and under can participate in the abbreviated run course around Toyota Center.

Kids can enjoy participating in the Rockets Run with Houston's own, Clutch, the Rockets Bear. We will have special t-shirts and participation prizes in addition to a special Kids Korner area with interactive games at the Post Race Party.

Participants in the Rockets Run can choose to compete in the 5K run, the 2 Mile walk, or Kids 1K. All courses take runners through several blocks of midtown Houston, then turn back toward Toyota Center. The final legs of all the races will go underneath the Tundra Garage and the arena, before emerging on the Rockets home court—32 feet below street level.

After crossing the finish line, participants are invited to head to Jackson Street, where a post-race party awaits. The celebration includes trophy presentations for the top finishers, along with free food, drinks, and entertainment.

The fun does not end after the post-race party, however. The registration fee includes admission to the race, a race packet complete with T-shirt and other sponsor gifts, plus the post-race party and a Rockets game ticket.

Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 finishers in 13 different age groups. The top 3 overall male and female runners will receive trophies and be recognized at the Rockets game that night.

The Rockets Run takes place at Toyota Center on Sunday, January 22. Check-in and disposable tag pick-up begins at 6:30 a.m. Start times for the races are 7:30 a.m. for the Kids 1K, 8:00 a.m. for the 5K and 2 Mile walk. Free parking will be available in the Tundra Garage, located just next to Toyota Center.