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Houston Stars and Stripes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid's K presented by Houston Methodist

Date
June 20 – July 20, 2026
Distance
Half Marathon · 10K · 5K & more
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From the Organizer

Houston Stars and Stripes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid's K Run/Walk presented by Houston Methodist
Houston, TX -  06/20/2026

Use #RunHoustonRaceSeries and #Stars&StripesRun when sharing your photos from the event. Finish with the American Flag, finisher medals & finish line bomb pops!

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

Half MarathonSat, Jun 20 · 7 AMRegister →
10KSat, Jun 20 · 7 AMRegister →
5KSat, Jun 20 · 8:15 AMRegister →
5K (Untimed)Sat, Jun 20 · 8:15 AMRegister →
Kid's KSat, Jun 20 · 9:15 AMRegister →
Kid's K UntimedSat, Jun 20 · 9:15 AMRegister →
Virtual Run - 5KSat, Jun 20 · 8:15 AMRegister →
Virtual Run - Half MarathonSat, Jun 20 · 7 AMRegister →
Virtual Kid's KSat, Jun 20 · 9:15 AMRegister →
5K - Extended Online RegistrationSat, Jun 20 · 8:15 AMRegister →

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

93°

Typical Low

74°

Chance of Rain

33%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Houston Intercont Ap, 7 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:21 AMSunset 8:26 PMDaylight 14h 5m

Host City

About Humble, TX

Population

16,489

as of 2023

Elevation

80 ft

Nearest Airport

IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Airport · 6 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Houston Stars and Stripes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid's K presented by Houston Methodist, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

12

Days to train

Race
Houston Stars and Stripes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid's K presented by Houston Methodist
Date
June 20 – July 20, 2026

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.

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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 Houston Stars and Stripes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid's K presented by Houston Methodist?
Houston Stars and Stripes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid's K presented by Houston Methodist is a running race held in Humble, Texas on June 20, 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 Houston Stars and Stripes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid's K presented by Houston Methodist?
Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Humble, Texas at 13300 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Houston Stars and Stripes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid's K presented by Houston Methodist?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Houston Stars and Stripes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid's K presented by Houston Methodist

Jun 20, 2026

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