Cypress Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston Methodist
- Date
- November 8, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 5K · 5K - UNTIMED & more
From the Organizer
Run the Run Houston! Cypress Half Marathon, 5K & Kids K presented by Houston Methodist. This is the 2nd race in the Run Houston! Fall Haul Running Challenge. Learn more HERE.
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Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website TXruns.com.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Houston Hooks Mem Ap, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cypress, TX
Population
2,300,419
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Cypress Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston Methodist, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Cypress Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston Methodist
- Date
- November 8, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Cypress Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston Methodist?
- Cypress Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston Methodist is a running race held in Cypress, Texas on November 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Cypress Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston Methodist?
- Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Cypress, Texas at Cypress Woods High School, Cypress, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Cypress Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston Methodist?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Cypress Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston Methodist
Nov 8, 2026