Race Archive

Join us for the 2026 Galveston Marathon Weekend, where runners, walkers, and adaptive athletes of all levels can challenge themselves along the stunning Gulf Coast. Set against the backdrop of Galveston’s scenic waterfront, this event features a Boston-Qualifying Marathon course, Half Marathon, and an inclusive 5K for all participants.

Join us in Surfside Beach, Texas – where the shells in the sand are as numerous as stars in the sky. Bring the entire family and grab your friends for a day of fun at the beach you won’t want to miss. Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and Kids K races all take place completely on the beach! Come for the run, stay for the post race food and drink and enjoy the best little Gulf Coast town in Texas!

Howdy, partner! Saddle up and get ready for the wildest race in Texas—the Rodeo Stampede! This ain’t your average foot race; it’s a full-blown adventure through the stunning parks and greenbelts of the Lone Star State. Whether you’re a seasoned rodeo pro or just looking to kick up some dust, we’ve got a race distance that’ll fit your fancy. Choose from a speedy 1 mile, a thrilling 5K, a challenging quarter marathon, or a mighty half marathon.

This three day event features a Friday 5K and Kid K, Saturday marathon, half marathon, and 4-person marathon relay, and a Sunday half marathon, quarter-marathon, and 5K. The Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon is held on the Seabrook nature trails surrounded by a diverse habitat of both fresh and salt marsh, the coastline of the Galveston Bay, wetlands, and wild-life and bird sanctuaries. The course consists of crushed granite surface. In addition to participating in any single race, runners can enter one of the challenges by finishing two half marathons or a marathon and half marathon. This popular event has been known for its enthusiastic volunteers, great goodie bag and awesome post-race party.

To honor those who have died by suicide and those who are forever affected by suicide, the 3rd annual Poppy’s Run For Life will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2026. 

All proceeds from the row will be donated to the suicide prevention and awareness programs and services at Alexander JFS and the Montrose Center.  

Poppy’s Run for Life is recognized as a 501(c) 3 charity by the IRS.  

This family-friendly event brings our community together to improve and save lives from prostate cancer. Throughout the day, we celebrate survivors, support patients and caregivers, and remember those we’ve lost while keeping the energy high with activities for all ages, including kid-friendly stations.

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The 49th running of the Bayou City Classic 10K, Texas’ oldest 10K race, will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 8AM (Hand-Cycle/Pushrim start is 7:50AM). The 5K Fun Run/Walk will start at 8:20AM (Hand-Cycle/Pushrim start is 8:15AM).

The event takes place in the heart of downtown Houston (Hermann Square adjacent to City Hall). This is a family-friendly, all-inclusive event. We invite EVERYONE to participate. Wheelchair/Pushrim participants are welcomed and encouraged. Full race details at http://www.bayoucityclassic.org.

Experience Downtown Houston’s Thanksgiving morning tradition—The Turkey Trot presented by Saint Arnold Brewing Company! Run, jog, or walk the 5K, 10K, or 1-Mile Turkey Trot course along the stunning Downtown Houston Skyline and kick off your holiday with purpose.

Join us on January 30, 2027, for the SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run, where fun meets flavor in the most delicious way possible. Choose your challenge — 5K, 10K, or 10 mile — and cross the finish line into a chocolate lover’s paradise.

Come on out and celebrate the 18th Annual USA Fit Marathon, Shottenkirk Kia – Fort Bend Half Marathon, and Simon Spine 5K. Our event is known as “Everyone’s Marathon” because we believe all athletes, no matter what their pace, should get the chance to enjoy the race experience.

Trail Racing Over Texas is excited to highlight yet another hidden gem of Texas with the Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Site. This beautiful park sits high above the Colorado River with views overlooking the town of La Grange. This will serve as our backdrop to the start and finish of a very unique format of trail running and festival, much more family and spectator-friendly than your typical race. Kids can enjoy the brand new interactive playground, check out the historic sites, and also partake in the free kids’ event.

Formed in 1972, the Houston Marathon Committee® (HMC) is a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization that plans a multi-race running event (marathon, half marathon and 5K). A Running USA founding member, the HMC is overseen by a board of directors, 12 staff members and approximately 7,000 race weekend volunteer positions.