Race Archive

TROT XC is back! Trail Racing Over Texas, in partnership with Hardloop Endurance, is proud to be hosting the 2026 Houston Area Road Runners’ (HARRA) Cross Country, as part of the Fall series of races. New for 2026 we will be running an open 5km race and scoring the meet for clubs and teams to compete just like the high school days. The event is open to all runners (not just HARRA). Race as an individual, or gather a team, select your division, and join us for a fun cross-country meet.

This course runs along the water at surfside beach on the hard packed sand.

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50k Race, 7am, 3 loops 5 mile out+back

26.2M Race, 7:30am am start, 6.55 out back 2x

13.1M Race, 8:00 am start, 6.55 out and back

10K Race, 8:30 am start, 3.1 out/back

5K Race, 8:30 am start, 1.55 out/back

The Brazos Bend course is the fastest trail in Texas trail running. The course is 99.9% flat, and the only hill is 10 feet. Other than that you will be running on flat surfaces that move from hard crushed rock, soft hiking trails under tree canopy, and easy horse trails. Conditions in the Spring are typically warm and humid but can still start with some cooler mornings. Brazos Bend is a spectacular State Park located just South of Houston/Sugar Land and is most known for its abundance of birds and American Alligators among other wildlife. The gators are a part of our race, there has never been an incident in the park. Enjoy them on your run, from a distance, and you may get some unique race photos!

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!

The Woodlands Marathon will traverse the streets of Town Center and the community on a one-loop 13.1 and 26.2-mile flat course. The course will join between the 6th and 19th miles. Friends, Family and spectators will line the streets at various cheer zones to encourage athletes to reach their goal. Participants will have the opportunity to run for charities in the Charity Challenge.

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.

The Jackalope Jam is a 6hr, 12hr, 24hr, 48hr, 72hr and 100hr timed event format where you record the greatest distance possible during your chosen duration.

Proceeds from Rodeo Run® presented by ConocoPhillips, on February 28, 2026, benefits the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. The run precedes the Downtown Rodeo Parade and kicks off with the wheelchair race, followed by the 5K and 10K Corral A, 10K and 5K events.

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.

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.