Welcome to Champions Running Association! Champions Running Association (CRA) is a local area running group made up of runners in the Spring-Klein-Champions-Tomball-Cypress area. The goal of the club is to get in better shape, make new friends, and maybe, just maybe, run a 5k, 10k, half marathon or full marathon. 

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SEASON START:

We officially kick off our 2025 - 2026 season on July 12, 2025 and end with the conclusion of the Houston Chevron/Aramco Marathon in January 2026. Several members will continue to meet up in the off-season for other races.

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We are currently in the off-season (Feb-June), but still meet up on Saturdays at 7AM from the Spring Cypress/249 area. Find out more by joining our private Facebook page that we open up to non-members to check us out during this time. Once the season officially starts in July this Facebook page is limited to members only.

 

REGISTRATION:
Registration is currently closed and will open up May 1, 2025 for the 2025 - 2026 season.

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Your registration includes RRCA certified coach-assisted Saturday morning runs, a detailed training program, swag (tank, shirt and long sleeve shirt), discounts to several local races, access to our private Facebook community page, and discounts to local vendors/sponsors.

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REGISTRATION SCHEDULE:

Registration will open May 1, 2025 and will close in October 2025. Swag is only guaranteed for registrations by July 31, 2025.

 

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GROUPS: 

We have 5 groups to choose from (Walkers, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon). All paces welcome!

 

WHAT HAPPENS IF? 

We put a tremendous amount of thought and effort into the safety of our club. This is the reason that we choose start times, safe routes, have CPR trained staff and also have portable AED Devices/first aid kits at the ready. Please reach out to coaches with any concerns you might have.

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F.A.Q.'s 

What days do you run? 

Saturday is our long run. The distance depends on what group you are in and where you are at in the training program. Various runs will take place during the week as well. This will be outlined by your coaches and communicated through the private member Facebook page.

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What time do you run?

This again also depends on the group you choose. It will range from 6:00am to 7:00am on the Saturday Runs and 6:00-7:00pm on weekly night runs.

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Where do you run?

We run at different locations throughout the year. Locations include the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve (20215 Chasewood Park Dr, Houston, TX 77070) and Meyer Park (7700 Cypresswood Dr, Spring, TX 77379). The bulk of our running is done from the YMCA at the intersection of 249/Cypresswood (19915 TX-249, Houston, TX 77070). Many members also venture off to the trails, local neighborhoods, high school tracks and more!

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What kind of program do you follow?

The foundation of our program is the 80/20 program. This means that 80% of our runs are run at a conversational pace. The other 20% is speedwork/tempo work is done after several weeks of easy (base training) running. If you are serious about getting faster and burned out from "racing" your training partners every week then we are the club for you. Last year, most of our runners recorded a personal best in their events. Most did so by several minutes.

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Which group should I join?

Initially you should sign up for the group you're ready for right now.  As the season progresses your fitness level will too!  You'll certainly have the flexibility to move to the group that suits you best.

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What races do you participate in?

Our target race is the Chevron Houston Full/Aramco Half Marathon in January.  However, our members are participating in most races around town.  As a member, you'll have someone to run with in the club and for the bigger races and folks to cheer you on! It's great to see your teammates rally at these races.