From the Organizer
Rejoice! Christmas comes early this year (half a year early), for the first Houston 'CHRISTMAS IN JULY' RUN! Dust off the holiday season 5 months sooner for a fun summer and spirit combo that will make this 5K feel truly special!
Runnin' Texas' is a 35 Day 5k Community Run Series making its way all through Texas, and on Saturday, July 25, it makes its way to… HOUSTON! Join us for Community, Photo Ops, games, & a good run! All participants receive a race shirt, water/snacks, and, for this themed run, santa hats! We can't wait to see you there.
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
94°
Typical Low
77°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Houston-Port, 8 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
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at RUNNIN' TEXAS: HOUSTON 'CHRISTMAS IN JULY' RUN, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
38
Days to train
Coming Up
Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON
Less than a mile away
Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON
Less than a mile away
Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON
Less than a mile away
Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON
Less than a mile away
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)
RUNNIN' TEXAS: HOUSTON 'CHRISTMAS IN JULY' RUN
Jul 25, 2026