UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K
- Date
- October 25, 2026
- Location
- 1000 Bagby St, Houston, TX
- Distance
- Half Marathon In-person · Handcycle Half Marathon In-Person · 10K In-Person & more
From the Organizer
Join us for the 2026 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K, where performance meets purpose. Hosted by the Houston Striders, this event brings together runners, walkers, and the local community to support wellness, charitable initiatives, and the love of running. With a scenic, mostly flat course and an inclusive race environment, there’s a place for everyone at the start line.
Fast, Flat, and Philanthropic: the Houston Half Marathon & 10K is presented by the Houston Striders, an all-volunteer, 501 (c) (3) non-profit focused on community wellness and charitable outreach. We are a metro-wide running club with over 500 active members and have been running Houston since 1985! In years past, we've given over $ 1 million to Houston-area organizations & non-profits. You also have the opportunity to raise money for your charity using the Kind Stride Program described below.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K?
- UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K is a running event held in Houston, TX. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Houston, TX at 1000 Bagby St, Houston, TX. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K
Oct 25, 2026