This recap is powered by BKV Energy. Another summer weekend brought local runners to the starting line, with two races giving participants a chance to run before the busy Fourth of July race schedule arrives. From fast 5Ks to a competitive 8K, runners took advantage of another opportunity to race despite
Month: June 2026
Your Guide to all the Houston Race Series
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
Houston Running June 20 – 21 Weekend Recap: Stars, Stripes, and Fast Times
This recap is powered by BKV Energy. Three events, tons of standout performances, and countless miles logged for another active weekend in the Houston running community. The Stars and Stripes Half Marathon, No Label Brewing 1st Street Beer Run, and ZFT Run Club’s anniversary celebration brought runners together. The biggest race
Miles and Memories: Houston Dads Share Their Running Journeys
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
Which Fourth of July Race Matches Your Running Personality?
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
Houston Running June 13 – 14 Weekend Recap: Splash & Dash
This recap is powered by BKV Energy. Despite the arrival of summer heat, Houston-area runners found plenty of ways to stay active this weekend with two unique events on the calendar: the Big Rivers Splash & Dash in New Caney and Outrun Hunger in Conroe. The week also marked the conclusion
Whataburger WhataRun Registration Opens This Week. Here’s What Runners Need to Know
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,
Run Club Rundown: Gators Run Club
Many people are interested in joining a run club but worry they won’t be fast enough, experienced enough, or know anyone when they arrive. Gators Run Club was built to eliminate those fears. Since its founding in April 2025, the League City-based group has created a club where runners, walkers,
Aaron Burros Found Running. Then Running Helped Him Find His Way Back.
“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
Houston Runners Race to Register as Chevron Houston Marathon Prices Increase Quickly
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