{"id":167,"date":"2011-03-07T22:30:53","date_gmt":"2011-03-07T22:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.alex5k.com\/?page_id=167"},"modified":"2025-08-11T22:34:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T22:34:40","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vwzdf0qjypr.c.updraftclone.com\/index.php\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Q: When\/Where will this race be held?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A: The 2025 Alex\u2019s 5K Run\/Walk & Kid’s K will be a live event with a virtual option. The live race is on November 1, 2025 at Avondale House, 3737 O’Meara Drive, Houston, TX 77025. Virtual race: Run, walk, or roll anytime and submit your results between November 1 and November 11th.<\/p>\n

Q: Will there be a virtual race option?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A. Yes. Select the virtual option at registration. Run, walk, or roll anytime and submit your results between November 1 and November 11th HERE. <\/strong><\/a>Race shirt and finisher medal will be mailed after the event. Please make sure you register with your correct mailing address.<\/strong><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Q: Does this race benefit a cause?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A: Alex\u2019s 5k Run\/Walk will support three charities \u201cAutism Speaks<\/a><\/strong>\u201c, the nation\u2019s largest organization dedicated to funding research into causes, prevention, and treatments for autism, “Avondale House<\/a><\/strong>“,\u00a0 a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit agency that provides educational services to children with autism here in Houston, and The Westview School<\/a><\/strong>, a private, non-profit school for high-functioning children with autism spectrum disorder in Houston.<\/p>\n

Q: I want to sponsor the race. Who should I contact?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A: Please visit our webpage \u201cBe a Sponsor<\/a><\/strong>\u201d or contact the race director\u00a0 at info@alex5k.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Q: How can one sign up for this race?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A: One can sign up for the race online\u00a0by clicking here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Q. Can I donate to the race and its charities?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A. Yes. You can contribute on our donation page <\/strong><\/a>or you can mail a check made out to Alex’s 5K to Alex’s 5k c\/o BCRR,\u00a0 P.O. BOX <\/span>66196,\u00a0<\/span> Houston, TX <\/span>77266<\/span>–<\/span>0196<\/span> All donations are tax deductible.<\/p>\n

Q: I am a recreational jogger\/runner. Will this race be walker friendly?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A: Alex\u2019s 5K Run\/Walk proudly welcomes runners\/walkers of all levels.<\/p>\n

Q. Will there be a hand-cycle\/wheelchair division?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A. Yes.\u00a0 Select the Pushrim\/wheelchair option during registration online.<\/p>\n

Q. Will results be timed\/tabulated?
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A. Yes. The in-person race will be chip timed and race participants sorted according to time and age-group.<\/p>\n

Virtual race participants can upload their results HERE<\/strong><\/a>. Results will be sorted overall and into age groups. Honor system. It is also possible to indicate participation without submitting a time.<\/p>\n

Q: Will there be awards?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A: Yes. The live race will award $100 to the male and female Open and Masters Winners<\/strong>.\u00a0 Awesome, unique award tiles will be given to the top 3 male and 3 female finishers in each 5 year age-group division (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, 75-79, 80 and Older). Awards to top male and female in Wheel\/Pushrim divisions.\u00a0 No awards for virtual events due to everyone running at different times and different courses.\u00a0 There will be an awesome Alex’s 5K finisher medal for all registrants in addition to the race tech shirt<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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