
Houston 25K is a running race on November 22–23, 2026 in Houston, TX, with entry fees from $50 to $95.
From the Organizer
The 41st Annual Houston 25K is the third of four races in the Houston Marathon Warm-up Series, which gives runners who are planning to run the Houston Marathon checkpoints to gauge their training status. HMSA hosts the Houston 25K, 10 Mile & 5K to support runners of all ages and paces.
Swag: Long-sleeve participant shirt, provided at packet pickup.(Shirt size is guaranteed if you register by August 31.)
All Finishers: Finisher medals
Age-group awards - top 3 in 5-year age groups (25K)
Age-group awards - top 3 in 10-year age groups (10 Mile & 5K)
Race after-party at Wortham Center's Fish Plaza - downtown Houston (501 Texas Ave.)
Packet Pickup
Fleet Feet, 2012 W. Gray St.
Friday, November 20, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, November 21, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wortham Center's Fish Plaza, 501 Texas Ave.
Sunday, November 22, 5:30-6:30 a.m.
NOTE: No race-day registration or event transfers allowed. Race deferrals are not allowed.
Events
Weather
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
70°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
19%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Houston-Port, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
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From Endurance Grid
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an 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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Houston 25K
Nov 22, 2026