This recap is powered by BKV Energy. As Houston turns the page to June, race calendars are beginning to thin out as temperatures climb. While there weren’t a ton of races on the schedule this weekend, runners still had a pair of fun local events before summer fully settles in. The
Month: May 2026
Houston Runner Summer Bingo: How Many Boxes Can You Check Off?
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
All the June Races You Should be Running in Houston
As the Houston summer heat starts to settle in, the local racing calendar begins to thin out. June may not be packed wall-to-wall with races like the spring months, but there are still plenty of events for runners looking to stay motivated through the hotter mornings ahead. Kicking things off
Houston Running May 23- 25 Weekend Recap: A Special Memorial Day Recap
This recap is powered by BKV Energy. Memorial Day weekend in Houston running had all the ingredients for a washout. Early Saturday morning storms and dark skies had runners refreshing weather apps (or huddling under a tent if you were already out at Track 40) and debating whether race day
Houston Colosseum Runners Built More Than a Race With Track 40
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
The Evolution of a Houston Runner in the Summer
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:
Houston Running May 16-17 Weekend Recap: From Clear Lake to the Rice Track
Houston’s running community packed the calendar once again on May 16–17, with races stretching from memorial events and family-friendly 5Ks to competitive road racing and ruck divisions. The busy weekend also included the LP Run, marking the final event of the HARRA Spring Series and closing out another strong season
Run Club Rundown: Fleet Feet River Oaks
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
Houston Running May 9-10 Weekend Recap: Aliens and Wildflowers
The second weekend of May brought another packed slate of racing across Texas, with fast road 5Ks, competitive half marathons, and grueling trail ultras highlighting a busy weekend for the running community. From close finishes at the Aliens vs Astronauts 5K to long hours on the trails at the Wildflower
Houston Moms Balancing Miles and Motherhood
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,