Step by step instructions for the three different ways you can join our event.

Register to Walk and Fundraise

  1. Visit https://thehoustonwalk.itsyourrace.com/register/.
  2. Select the number of registrations you need for each registration type by clicking the dropdown menu next to the specific type. You can register up to 10 people per type at one time.
  3. Click Continue.
  4. Complete the runner information questions per the prompts.
  5. Under Event Questions, you have the option to Create a New Team, Join an Existing Team, or neither. Select the option you wish and follow the prompts.
  6. Complete the remainder of the walker information questions, initial the waiver at the bottom of the page, and click Continue.
  7. If you would like to add a donation to your registration, fill in an amount you wish to donate. If not, click Continue without Donating.
  8. Enter your payment information, click the checkbox to agree to the waiver, and hit Place Order to complete your registration.
  9. An automatic individual fundraising page will be generated for you and a popup box will appear on the next screen prompting you to set up your fundraising page. Click the Your Fundraising Page link in that popup box. To edit your individual fundraising page, click Edit Your Page (button located on the right side of the page). An email confirmation with your unique link will also be sent to the email address you entered at registration so you can access it at any time.
  10. Enter content and photos as to why you are fundraising in the content box and click Begin Fundraising. You will receive an email from Its Your Race with your fundraising link that you can share with your friends, family, coworkers, etc. to begin fundraising.
  11. If you wish to be added to an existing fundraising team, email us and we will attached your individual fundraising page to an already established fundraising team.
  12. If you wish to create a new fundraising team, email us and we will help you create a team.

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Register to Walk and Not Fundraise

  1. Follow the steps 1-8 above to complete your registration.
  2. If you do not wish to fundraise, simply do not claim your fundraising page or make any edits. If you want to delete your fundraising page from the system, email us and we can delete/disable it for you.

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Fundraise Only

  1. You must be logged into your Its Your Race account to fundraise. If you don’t have an account, you can create one here https://thehoustonwalk.itsyourrace.com/fundraise.aspx?id=12095.
  2. Once you are logged in, revisit https://thehoustonwalk.itsyourrace.com/fundraise.aspx?id=12095. Under Account Type, select if you wish to fundraise as an individual, create a new fundraising team, or join an already established fundraising team. Keep in mind that fundraising teams and walking teams are two separate things, although they might have the same name. If you registered under a walking team, you are not automatically registered under the fundraising team.
  3. Follow the prompts according to the Account Type chosen to enter a username (Individual), enter a new team name (Create a New Team), or select your fundraising team from the dropdown menu (Join an Existing Team).
  4. If you select Join an Existing Team, select whether or not you would like to create an individual fundraising page in conjunction with your team page. If yes, create a username. All usernames must be unique. The system will let you know if it is accepted. If you do not wish to create an individual fundraising page, click No and then the Begin Fundraising button to begin your fundraising. An email will be sent to you from Its Your Race with the link to your team’s fundraising page. Share this link with your friends, family, coworkers, etc. to start raising money.
  5. If you do create an individual page, set a personal goal of how much you would like to fundraise.
  6. Keep the next three questions set to Yes.
  7. Enter content and photos in the copy block section to let people know why you are fundraising.
  8. Click Begin Fundraising. You will receive an email from Its Your Race with your fundraising link that you can share with your friends, family, coworkers, etc. to begin fundraising.

If any issues or questions come up during the registration process  email the Walk’s IT Manager Trinidad@thehoustonwalk.org to answer any questions.