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The Rhythm and Blues Half Marathon and 5K will have its inaugural run starting in downtown Houston on February 19, 2012.

Started by Houston running and fitness enthusiasts, we invite you to join us, thousands of runners and spectators, and hundreds of volunteers in supporting Free Shoes for Houston and other local charities with the proceeds of this wonderful event.

Our mission is to use “new shoes” as an incentive to educate the youth to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This event is about raising the awareness of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, having fun, and inspiring the population to get moving and get fit.

The Rhythm and Blues Half Marathon and 5K will be exciting all alone the entire route. Multiple carefully selected Rhythm and Blues Bands from throughout Texas will be strategically positioned to provide an electrifying, festive environment every step of the way.

Incentives will exist for spectators to line the course and cheer on the runners. Runners are encouraged to dress up like their favorite Rhythm and Blues character to win the contest sponsored by various sponsors.

Participants will be treated to a Rockin’ Good Time at the Post Race festivities with a featured headline act entertaining them while a celebrity announces the race winners and the GRAND PRIZE winner.

The event is presented by Finish Strong Sports. Come join us February 19 as Houston commences on its quest to inspire the city to get moving and set the standard for moving to the beat in the streets.