UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K
- Date
- October 25, 2026
- Location
- 1000 Bagby St, Houston, TX
- Distance
- Half Marathon In-person · Handcycle Half Marathon In-Person · 10K In-Person & more
From the Organizer
Join us for the 2026 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K, where performance meets purpose. Hosted by the Houston Striders, this event brings together runners, walkers, and the local community to support wellness, charitable initiatives, and the love of running. With a scenic, mostly flat course and an inclusive race environment, there’s a place for everyone at the start line.
Fast, Flat, and Philanthropic: the Houston Half Marathon & 10K is presented by the Houston Striders, an all-volunteer, 501 (c) (3) non-profit focused on community wellness and charitable outreach. We are a metro-wide running club with over 500 active members and have been running Houston since 1985! In years past, we've given over $ 1 million to Houston-area organizations & non-profits. You also have the opportunity to raise money for your charity using the Kind Stride Program described below.
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
79°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
15%
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
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 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
139
Days to train
- Race
- UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K
- Date
- October 25, 2026
- Location
- 1000 Bagby St, Houston, TX
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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.
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 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K?
- UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K is a running race held in Houston, Texas on October 25, 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 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Houston, Texas at 1000 Bagby St, Houston, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K
Oct 25, 2026