This recap is powered by BKV Energy. The Summer Sizzler in Sugar Land was the only race on the Houston-area calendar this weekend, taking runners through 15K, 10K and 5K distances. The race may have been called the Summer Sizzler, and ideally it would mark the end of the summer racing
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Houston Running August 22 – 23 Weekend Recap: Habanero Hundred Headlines the Weekend
This recap is powered by BKV Energy. The Habanero Hundred took center stage during the August 22-23 weekend, bringing ultrarunners from all over the country to the starting line for distances ranging from 10K to 135 miles. Gabby De La Rosa led the inaugural overall 135-mile race in 30:12:15, while Jose
Houston Running August 8 – 9 Weekend Recap: Watermelon, Beer and a Summer Meltdown
This recap is powered by BKV Energy. Houston runners had a busy weekend of racing August 8-9, with three events taking place across the area: the Watermelon Dash, 11 Below 5K Beer Run, and Summer Meltdown Half Marathon. Watermelon Dash The Watermelon Dash wrapped up the Houston Summer Race Series, giving
Houston Running August 1 -2 Weekend Recap: One Race. Plenty of Heat.
This recap is powered by BKV Energy. The first weekend of August was a quieter one, but runners still had the opportunity to test their fitness at the Heatwave Half Marathon in The Woodlands. The men’s half marathon was won by Jose Ignacio Garcia De Albizu Ruiz, who crossed the finish
Houston Running July 25 – 26 Weekend Recap: A Fast Finish to July
This recap is powered by BKV Energy. The final weekend of July brought three different races including a half marathon, giving runners one more opportunity to test their fitness before August’s summer racing calendar begins. At the Shark Week Showdown in Galveston, Joe Martinez led the men’s 10K in 33:39, while
Houston Running July 18-19 Weekend Recap: Miles Across the Coast
This recap is powered by BKV Energy. Summer racing looked a little different this weekend. While the race calendar wasn’t as crowded as the first weekend of July, the events that did take place were close to the coast, but still a fun time! The Daily News Press Run returned to
Houston Running July 11-12 Weekend Recap: Popsicle Dash Keeps Summer Racing Series Rolling
This recap is powered by BKV Energy. After an action-packed Fourth of July weekend that featured races across the Houston area, this weekend was a chance to slow down without stepping away from competition. With just one event on the calendar, the Popsicle Dash gave runners an opportunity to race, recover,
Houston Running July 4-5 Weekend Recap: Fireworks, Finish Lines & Fast Times
This recap is powered by BKV Energy. While much of Houston spent Independence Day around the grill with hot dogs in one hand and a cold beer in the other, Houston runners were collecting finisher medals before most backyard barbeques even started. Despite a Heat Advisory, thousands of runners still lined
Houston Running June 27 – 28 Weekend Recap: Speed Before the Fourth
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
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
