Frequently Asked Questions

The minimum age is 6 years, and we do need the signature of a consenting parent or guardian.

No runner under the age of 12 may participate in the 5K unless accompanied by an adult. 

By registering for the event, you acknowledge that you are in good enough health to participate. If you need a training program to prepare you for the event, here is one to consider – Mayo Clinic

If you have questions about your ability to participate, please consult your personal physician prior to the event.

Yes, we welcome runners, joggers and walkers.

If you are planning to walk the route, please line up towards the back so that the faster participants can get out on the course first.

Jogging strollers are allowed, but for the safety of participants we ask that you line up at the back until the event starts and participants spread out. Please be aware and stay clear of other runners.

For the safety of all participants, we ask for you to please leave your animals at home for the event.

Overall male and female and top male and female in each age division will receive an award.

Yes, ALL race finishers will receive a medal. 

The official packet pickup schedule will be posted on the Event Details page, the News page, and will be sent to everyone who has registered or subscribed to receive updates (see bottom of this page).

We highly recommend packet pickup be completed on one of the designated days. However, we realize it may be impossible for a few people to pickup their packet at the official times. We will have limited packet pickup the morning of the race.

Yes. If the owner of the packet agrees, the person picking up their information will need the name of the participant and email used for registration, so that we can look up the accurate bib number.

Unfortunately at this time we are unable to mail out event packets.

No, entries are non-refundable. All registration fees go towards the support of the Pearland Police Department.

Yes! Sign into your account at thedriven.net/pearrun

Participants can register online until Friday, May 12.

All registrations and donations go to support the Pearland Police Department.

Independence Park

Roller skates, heelys, skateboards, scooters and any other items with rolling features are prohibited (other than jogging strollers – see question above about strollers). Participants who bring any of these items to the event are subject to being escorted off the course by safety personnel or volunteers. Headphones are discouraged for the safety of all participants in the race.

Rain– The event will NOT be cancelled due to rain alone unless the downpour is such that athletes, police, and volunteers lose visibility making situations unsafe. If this occurs we will wait until the rain subsides and follow the same procedure listed for lightning conditions (minus the 30 minute rule). Athletes will be informed of such a change via announcements on race morning.

Lightning – In the event of lightning the race will be postponed by 30 minutes every time lightning is spotted and thunder is heard within 6 miles of the event. Please note that every time lightning strikes and thunder is heard within 6 miles of the race site we must delay the start by 30 minutes.

Tornado Warning – If at anytime before (race morning close to start time) or during the event, a tornado warning is issued, the race will be cancelled.

On Course Cancellation – If the event is canceled due to storms (lightning and/or excessive rain) or tornado warnings WHILE it is in progress we will do everything in our power to alert everyone on the course. All police and volunteers will be made aware and do all they can to warn and bring in all participants. We will do everything in our power to assist those that are still on course. Those on course without means of rescue should seek immediate shelter via open stores, buildings, garages, homes and/or any other means of protection from the dangerous conditions. If it gets bad and we are not there to help you off the course please do everything you can to keep yourself safe and take shelter.