Bubba Gump Kemah built a race menu to fuel up runners before the Run Forrest Run 5K on Nov 8. Approved Relishers get a free meal off the race menu, a free spot in the 5K, and the job of getting Houston hyped for race day.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. took the shrimp business from Forrest Gump and made it a real restaurant, and the Kemah location sits right on the Kemah Boardwalk. For the Run Forrest Run 5K, the kitchen added four dishes made for race fuel, from Shrimp Scampi Pasta to Jenny’s Salmon and Shrimp. You try one, film the meal, and help spread the word about the race. You’re also invited to run the 5K yourself, with a second meal on race day.
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👤 Who’s a match: Houston Relishers (bonus: fitness, running, foodie). You must be 21+ to order alcohol.
🎁 What’s covered: a meal for you and a plus one, up to $100, tax and gratuity included. If you run the 5K, your race registration and a second meal for you and a plus one on race day, up to $100, are covered too.
💸 Out of pocket: anything over $100 on each meal.
🎬 What you create: 1 Instagram Reel (TikTok video optional)
📍 Location: 5 Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah, TX 77565
🕒 Available: Based on restaurant hours.
⚠️ Important ⚠️
Everything below is your step-by-step guide to completing this collab, from approval to submitting your post. Come back to it anytime you’re unsure what’s next. Pay extra attention to anything in bold.
You can only complete this collab once you’re approved. Don’t start anything until you get your approval email.
Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Once approved: book within 3 days
Log in to your Relish account and book your visit on the Relish platform within 3 days of approval.
Pick a date no later than 12 days after your approval. If 7 days pass with no action, your spot may go to the next Relisher in the queue.
Book a date early enough to post by Nov 3.
Book a time at least 90 minutes before closing so you have time to enjoy your meal and film.
You can only visit on the date and time you booked.
You’ll get an email asking you to confirm your visit. Follow the instructions in it.
2️⃣ Once your visit is booked: go on your booked date
At your visit, ask for the manager on duty.
You don’t need to show anything, but keep your Relish emails handy just in case.
Order at least one dish from the Run Forrest Run menu: Shrimp Scampi Pasta, Shrimp New Orleans, Alabama Chicken Pasta, or Jenny’s Salmon and Shrimp.
Your meal is covered up to $100, tax and gratuity included. Anything over that is on you.
You’re welcome to bring a plus one to share the meal.
3️⃣ Once you’ve visited: post within 7 days and submit your link
Film your content and post within 7 days of your visit. After 9 days, your account may be flagged.
Your post must be live by Nov 3, even if your 7 days aren’t up yet.
Submit your post link on the Relish platform. Your collab won’t show as complete until you do.
🏃 Bonus: run the 5K on Sunday, Nov 8 (optional)
Once you’ve visited and submitted your post link, you’re invited to run the Run Forrest Run 5K.
If you want to run, fill out this form.
Your race registration is covered.
The race starts and finishes at the Kemah Boardwalk. Runner check-in opens at 8 a.m., and the race starts at 9 a.m.
After the race, you get a second meal for you and a plus one at Bubba Gump Kemah, up to $100, tax and gratuity included.
We encourage you to post an Instagram Story from race day.
📩 Keep an eye on your emails. That is how we send approvals, reminders, and updates. If you miss a message it can hold up or cancel your campaign.
❓ FAQs
Need to reschedule? Email support@tryrelish.com. You can reschedule up to 2 times.
No times work, or the platform won’t let you book? Email support@tryrelish.com.
Restaurant has no record of your visit, or it’s closed? You can leave and email support@tryrelish.com. We’ll get it sorted.
Running behind? Email support@tryrelish.com before your deadline.
Can’t do this collab anymore? Email support@tryrelish.com to cancel so your account isn’t flagged.
Have a question that’s not answered here?
📧 Support: support@tryrelish.com for basic inquiries
This section is about what goes in your video.
⚠️ Important ⚠️
➡️ The Do’s and Don’ts are a must.
➡️ The video ideas are here to help, so use one or bring your own idea.
➡️ A Relish rep may reach out if your content doesn’t follow the brief.
Mood: Hungry and race-ready, a big Bubba Gump meal on the boardwalk with the 5K coming up fast.
Must-dos
Share which dish you ordered from the Run Forrest Run menu in your voiceover.
Show your overall experience at Bubba Gump Kemah.
Promote the upcoming Run Forrest Run 5K on Sunday, Nov 8.
Absolutely don’ts
Do NOT use copyrighted or royalty music of any kind. The brand will be unable to accept your collab.
Video ideas
Need a starting point? These are what the brand is looking for.
Race fuel: Walk the boardwalk in running gear, film your race menu dish landing on the table, then invite followers to the 5K.
Menu pick: Show the Run Forrest Run menu, say why you chose your dish, take a bite, then remind followers the race is Nov 8.
Carb load: Film a quick boardwalk jog, sit down to your pasta or rice dish, then tell followers where to sign up for the 5K.
Run, Forrest, run: Open with your best “Run, Forrest, run!” shout, cut to your table and dish, and end on the race date.
This section is about what goes in your written caption.
Your caption must include:
Tag @officialbubbagump and @localrelishers
Mention that you visited Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. on the Kemah Boardwalk.
Name the dish you ordered from the Run Forrest Run menu.
Add the link to sign up for the Run Forrest Run 5K: https://www.bubbagump.com/event/run-forrest-run-5k/
Everything else is yours. Have fun with it.
🤝 FTC disclosure: You must clearly say this is a partnership. Use “Partnered with Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.” somewhere in your caption.
Collab request (required): @officialbubbagump | Collab request (optional): @localrelishers
Hashtags (optional): #HoustonRelishers, #runforrestrun5k, #bubbagumpkemah