Looking for Halloween races in Houston? October is the perfect time to get your best costume run-ready and find a race to celebrate the spooky season with the local running community. From October 17 through Halloween Day, runners have several chances to make a race part of their spooky season
For Nyria Gallardo, running has never been just about running. She started in 2004 after graduating from engineering school in Venezuela. Her brother-in-law, a runner and triathlete, sparked her interest, and Gallardo soon started training at Parque Las Ballenas in Anaco, where her first runs consisted of running the straightaways
October is one of the busiest months of the year for Houston runners. The race calendar is packed with half marathons, 5Ks, 10Ks, trail races and plenty of Halloween-themed events. With cooler mornings finally starting to make an appearance, there are plenty of reasons to get out and race this
Training for a half or full marathon can look different depending on who you ask. For some runners, it’s about running a distance they’ve never covered before. For others, it’s about chasing a time or accomplishing a long-standing goal. And sometimes, it’s about finding a reason to get out the
As the heat begins to ease and fall tiptoes into Houston, local runners know it’s time to lace up for one of the most anticipated traditions on the city’s running calendar: the Houston Area Road Race Fall Series.
For nearly 50 years, the Bay Area Run Club (BARC) has been bringing Houston-area runners together. With roots in the NASA and Bay Area communities, the club has grown from a small group of runners into one of the region’s most established running clubs. BARC’s history goes back nearly 50
For Leonardo Fernandez, running started with a search for a new challenge. Growing up, Fernandez never found a sport that stuck with him. That changed when he walked into a gym at 15. Over the next decade, weightlifting and wellness became a major part of his life, teaching him the
Every runner has a race bucket list, and here in Houston, we’re fortunate to have plenty of contenders. Narrowing the list down wasn’t easy, so we established a few rules. First, each race had to have a proven track record and be firmly established within the running community. Second, the
August may be one of the hottest months of the year, but that isn’t stopping Houston runners from pinning on a race bib. While the local race calendar slows down compared to the busy spring and fall seasons, there are still plenty of opportunities to race throughout the month. Leading
Fall marathon season may still be months away, but for Houston runners, the real work is happening now. We caught up with five local runners who are slogging through the city’s hottest and most humid months as they prepare for races ranging from a first marathon to one of the
Houston’s run club scene has exploded in recent years, but for many runners living in west Houston, running with a weekly group often means driving 30 – 45 minutes. That’s what inspired Logan Andrews to start Run Alief, a club focused on creating a welcoming running community in Alief. “Wishing
It’s been almost three years since the Cullen Track at Memorial opened to the public. Since then, it’s become one of the city’s most popular places to train, especially on weekday mornings and evenings when tons of runners share the track. With so many people using the track at once,
Rebecca Wied has always been fast. As a kid, her afternoons consisted of practices and games, bouncing from soccer to basketball to softball. Track coaches tried to convince her to join their team, but she’d always turn them down. “I didn’t want to play a sport if I wasn’t chasing
Running in Houston is rarely just a run. Between the weather and the occasional logistical challenge, every outing has the potential to become a story. If you’ve spent enough miles on Houston roads and trails, you’ve probably experienced at least a few of these. 1. You finish with salt lines
If you’re the type of runner who signs up for one race and immediately starts looking for the next one, a race series might be for you. While most runners are familiar with individual events, race series add another layer of motivation by rewarding consistency throughout the year. Some focus
For many runners, training plans revolve around race calendars and goal times. For dads, life often revolves around a different schedule: bedtime routines, family activities, and the many other responsibilities that come with raising children. This Father’s Day, Houston Runner is profiling three local fathers who have found a way
Not all Fourth of July runners are the same. Some are want fast times, some love traditions, and some just want to wear as much red, white, and blue as possible. Fortunately, the Houston area has a race for every type of runner. Here’s what your Fourth of July race
If you missed out on the inaugural Whataburger WhataRun last year, you’ll want to be ready when registration opens this week. Registration for the 2026 Whataburger WhataRun opens Monday, June 15, for runners who participated in the 2025 event and those who joined last year’s waitlist. General registration opens Wednesday,
“Running has saved my life a couple of times.” For Aaron Burros, that’s not a figure of speech. Running helped him lose nearly 200 pounds after turning 40. Years later, after surviving a workplace shooting and falling into a deep depression, it became one of the tools that helped him
If you needed proof that the running boom is going strong, look no further than the Chevron Houston Marathon. Registration for the 2027 Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon, and We Are Houston 5K opened this week and runners wasted no time registering. In a matter of hours, registration
Global Running Day is a celebration of the sport that brings millions of people together around the world. It’s a day to recognize the joy and community that running creates. While every city has its own running culture, Houston offers something special. There are countless reasons runners proudly call Houston
If you’ve trained through a Houston summer before, you already know: survival is the real workout. That’s why Houston Runner created the ultimate Summer Bingo Card. A collection of painfully relatable moments that every local runner experiences between May and September. No matter your pace or goals, Houston runners tend
By the time the sun rises over the track at Olle Middle School on May 23, runners are already settling into a rhythm. Some are chasing marathon distance, others are attempting their first double-digit run, and a few are there to see how long they can keep moving. For six
Every Houston runner goes through the same transformation each summer. It starts innocently enough in May when the weather is still manageable and everyone forgets what is coming. Then June arrives, humidity settles in for the next four months, and runners begin their yearly evolution into heat survivors. Stage 1:
By 5:45 p.m. every Monday, the sidewalks outside Fleet Feet River Oaks begin filling with runners of all experience levels. Some are seasoned marathoners catching up after a long day, while others are testing out their first run club. Either way, newcomers rarely stay strangers for long. That sense of
Being a mom is hard work, and being a mom who is also a runner can be even harder. Between school drop-offs, long workdays, sleepless nights, and packed schedules, finding time to train is not easy. It often means early mornings, rearranged routines, and sacrificing free time. This Mother’s Day,
Regina Massingill’s running career doesn’t follow a straight line, and the resume reflects that range. Alongside a growing list of race results, she has also recorded 16 additional fastest known times across a variety of routes, efforts that highlight endurance. That broader body of work came into sharper focus this
The 2026 Boston Marathon once again proved why it’s one of the most iconic races in the world, and Houston showed up. With more than 245 runners from the Houston area toeing the start line, the city made a strong statement on one of running’s biggest stages. Houston’s Sub-3:00 Marathon
Between early mornings, school drop offs, and long days, Leah Egwuatu has made running a part of her routine. As a mother of five and an entrepreneur, she has learned how to fit it in, not wait for the perfect time. Her running journey started with a moment of inspiration.
There are marathons, and then there’s Boston. With fast qualifying standards and limited entries, it remains one of the most competitive races in the world. Rich in history and tradition as the oldest annual marathon, Boston has become the ultimate goal for runners. Each year, more than 30,000 runners line
If you’ve spent any time looking through Houston running calendars this month, you’ve probably had a moment of déjà vu: are there TWO Vintage half marathons? You’re not imagining things, there really are two April races with similar names: the Vintage Park Half Marathon and the Vintage Half Marathon. First
While most Houston runners were lacing up for their morning miles on April 1, NASA was preparing for something far different. Christina Koch, a Galveston-area resident with ties to the Houston running community, launched aboard Artemis II, becoming the first woman ever to journey around the Moon. The mission lifted
As March comes to a close, we wanted to round out International Women’s Month by spotlighting a movement happening here in Houston: women showing up for themselves through running. Across the city, women-led run clubs are creating spaces that go far beyond miles and paces. They’re building community, confidence, and
Houston has more than 100 run clubs spread across the city, bringing together runners of all paces and backgrounds. Almost every night, you can find groups meeting at breweries, coffee shops, parks, and running stores for a great workout and some post-run social time. If you’ve spent more than a
While most run clubs center around pace and performance, RISE Run & Walk Club is built on something more in Fort Bend County: accessibility and community. It’s a place where runners and walkers of all levels can show up and feel like they belong. “If you are new to RISE,
For endurance athlete Stefano Ratto Schol, running and triathlon are more than sports. They are part of the structure that shapes his daily life. Training sessions bring rhythm to his schedule, racing brings purpose, and the process provides constant lessons. Alongside training and racing, he has learned to carefully manage
A new chapter for runners and walkers in League City has officially begun with the opening of Clear Creek Run Co, a locally owned specialty running store built on community, service, and a love for movement. For owner Chris Brown, the store represents more than a business venture. It reflects
