King & Spalding's 2026 West U Halloween Dash and Kids' Fun Run Presented by West U Smiles
King & Spalding's 2026 West U Halloween Dash and Kids' Fun Run Presented by West U Smiles is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Houston, TX, with entry fees from $30 to $35.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (100 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
It's our 15th Anniversary! Please join us for the only race in beautiful West University Place. Come dressed as your favorite ghoul or goblin. Our competitive 5k course is flat and fast, chip timed and USATF certified. The Kids Fun Run is not timed and is 1 mile long.
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
58°
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at King & Spalding's 2026 West U Halloween Dash and Kids' Fun Run Presented by West U Smiles, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
100
Days to train
- Race
- King & Spalding's 2026 West U Halloween Dash and Kids' Fun Run Presented by West U Smiles
- Date
- October 31, 2026
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Running
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King & Spalding's 2026 West U Halloween Dash and Kids' Fun Run Presented by West U Smiles
Oct 31, 2026