
From the Organizer
Join Killeen Parks and Recreation in the only Half Marathon in the 2026 Centex Race Series.
All runners will receive points and we will award 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals for each female/male age group and female/male overall winners.
Packets may be picked up ahead of race day from 8am-8pm December 17 & 18 at the Family Recreation Center, 1700 E Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen. From 0800-2000 hrs T-shirts guaranteed to the first 100 runners.
Race-day registration and packet pick-up will be from 7-7:45am at the race site on race morning.
There will be a four-hour time limit for the Half Marathon.
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
59°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Killeen, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
156,144
as of 2023
Elevation
849 ft
Nearest Airport
GRK
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield · 6 mi
Major Hub
AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 62 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
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Days to train
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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 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)
Killeen Half MaraFUN
Dec 19, 2026