Art Car IPA 5K presented by UHD

Art Car IPA 5K presented by UHD is run in Houston, Texas, on April 4, 2027, starting at 8:30 a.m. from Saint Arnold Brewing Company, the oldest craft brewery in the state. The single distance is a 5K (3.1 miles), and there is also a Party Pass for anyone who would rather join the festivities than race. Entrants receive a Dry-Fit shirt, a finisher medal, and a beer glass with the drink of their choice.

Hand-painted art cars are on display and a post-race party with music and dancing follows the finish, so this is a social 5K rather than a chase for a personal best. It still runs like a real race if you want it to: three or four weeks of steady easy mileage with one faster session a week is plenty of preparation for 3.1 miles. Arrive early enough for a warm-up jog, since an 8:30 a.m. start leaves little time to loosen up.