Harvest Marathon Relay
- Date
- November 1, 2026
- Distance
- Marathon
- Price
- $55–$1000
From the Organizer
The Harvest Marathon Relay is a community relay race built around a simple idea: that collective effort produces something no individual on any team can. 10 runners sharing 26.2 miles with a clear goal. One finish line with every mile tied to the Houston Food Bank.
The Harvest Marathon Relay held its first event in 2017. In 2019, the format changed to have competitive and non-competitive or collaborative teams. That year, Shell Chemical’s team posted the fastest time at 2 hours 17 minutes, 41 seconds. Two years later, the team from INEOS completed the race in the exact same record finishing time. In 2022, the team from Sharpstown High School broke the record, which still stands today, at 2 hours, 14 minutes and 55 seconds.
The year, the Harvest Marathon Relay celebrates its 10th anniversary. We are looking to do something special for our athletes, volunteers, community and most importantly, the Houston Food Bank. Please join us as we are Breaking Records : Feeding Houston; where a team of elite runners from the Harvest Marathon Relay community will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for a marathon relay.
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Start Time: 7:00 AM central standard time / 8:00 AM central standard time for competitive teams (Note: daylight savings time ends at 2 a.m., so you get an extra hour of sleep before the race)
Time Limit: 4 hours / 3 hours for competitive teams
Distance: 26.2 miles
Race Venue: Wendel D. Ley Track at Rice University
Team Options:
- COLLABORATIVE: These non competitive teams can have to 25 participants who work together to complete the marathon. Collaborative Teams have the option of sabotaging other Collaborative Teams.
- COMPETITIVE: Competitive teams of up to 10 participants who will compete for time based awards at the race venue.
Do not underestimate the importance of strategy!!
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
77°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
16%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Houston-Port, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Houston, TX
Population
2,300,419
as of 2023
City Elevation
52 ft
Nearest Airport
HOU
William P. Hobby Airport · 13 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
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
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- Date
- November 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Harvest Marathon Relay?
- Harvest Marathon Relay is a running race held in Houston, Texas on November 1, 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 Harvest Marathon Relay?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 in Houston, Texas at Wendel D. Ley Track and Holloway Field, Rice University. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Harvest Marathon Relay?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Harvest Marathon Relay
Nov 1, 2026