HOUSTON (Feb. 6, 2025) – Dynamo & Dash Charities, the charitable foundation of Houston Dynamo Football Club, and the Houston Marathon Foundation are excited to announce the inaugural Family Fun Run at Houston Sports Park on April 5.
This event aims to promote health and fitness within families and communities through a 1-mile and 2-mile course, encouraging participants to take small steps towards healthier lifestyles. The Dynamo & Dash Charities Family Fun Run also looks to provide a platform for families to engage in physical activity together.
“Getting families active together at fun events reminds us that exercise is something to celebrate,” said Valerie Holland, Executive Director of Dynamo & Dash Charities. “Soccer, races and fun runs reflect our shared values, focusing on increasing access to the life-changing health benefits of movement and community.”
Dr. Lars Thestrup, Medical Director of the Houston Marathon Committee, emphasized the importance of family involvement in physical activity. "Children who engage in daily physical activity, like running or walking, can reduce their risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes by up to 50%. A study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that kids who were active for 60 minutes a day had lower blood pressure, improved cholesterol and better insulin sensitivity, highlighting the long-term health benefits of early physical activity," he stated.
This event, presented by the Houston Marathon Foundation, reflects the shared values of both organizations in promoting wellness and community engagement. Chevron is the key sponsor for the event, which is expected to attract over 200 supporters cheering close to 3,000 participants along the course. Attendees can look forward to receiving shirts, medals and a variety of giveaways at the post-race festival. There will be a variety of activities including bounce houses, Chevron STEM Zone activations, as well as soccer activities.
Sign up today to join this exciting event, at https://www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com/participants/funrun/ and the Houston Marathon Foundation will email you all the details you need to get moving with your family!
ABOUT DYNAMO & DASH CHARITIES
As the official 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of the Houston Dynamo Football Club, Dynamo & Dash Charities believes in using the sport of soccer to support communities in the greater Houston area. We've opened 22 mini-pitches throughout the city and provided free soccer programming to over 5,000 youth in the area. Driven by the passion of our players, staff and fans, we are committed to providing resources and education that positively impact the lives within our community.
ABOUT HOUSTON MARATHON FOUNDATION
Founded in 2007, the HMF is a non-profit focused on increasing accessibility to the life-changing sport of long-distance running and promoting running as an element of a healthy, balanced lifestyle. The HMF has awarded $290,000 year-to-date in scholarships for local high school graduates and has funded the training for over 6,000 elementary to high school students through the We Run Houston after-school program supporting at-risk youth. Students and program beneficiaries of the HMF participate in the Houston Marathon Weekend of Events, produced by the Houston Marathon Committee, Inc. (HMC). In addition to the scholarship and after-school running program, the HMF has provided hands-only CPR training in the running community, supported regional trail and park projects, and funded the training for aspiring U.S. elite professional long-distance runners.
