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Houston Marathon
Houston, United States
January 17, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
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Running Races in Houston
20 verified events (2 confirmed dates) and 63 races in Houston with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events202 confirmed dates
Competitions63Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 42.2 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+190 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Spooky Sprint Houston
Houston, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km1.6 km+1
City RunPublic Park+3
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Keep Going 5K/10K/13.1 Run HOUSTON
Houston, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunPublic Park
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Course des Paresseux de Houston
Houston, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunPublic Park
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Run Against Breast Cancer-Houston
Houston, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunPublic Park+1
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Run for Donuts Race
Houston, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunFestive
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Cinco De Mayo - Run Against All Odds HOUSTON
Houston, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunKids & Youth Races+1
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Course de la Fête des Mère, HOUSTON
Houston, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunFestive
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2027 | Houston Marathon | Houston, Texas, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Spooky Sprint Houston | Houston, Texas, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km1.6 km |
| Date to be announced | Keep Going 5K/10K/13.1 Run HOUSTON | Houston, Texas, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Course des Paresseux de Houston | Houston, Texas, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Run Against Breast Cancer-Houston | Houston, Texas, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Run for Donuts Race | Houston, Texas, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Cinco De Mayo - Run Against All Odds HOUSTON | Houston, Texas, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Course de la Fête des Mère, HOUSTON | Houston, Texas, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Houston Stars and Stripes | Houston, Texas, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | July 4th Freedom Run-Houston | Houston, Texas, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Snails Keep Moving Run Houston | Houston, Texas, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Bayou City summer run-Houston | Houston, Texas, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The host city of Houston (Texas, Harris County, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 20 public events and 63 individual races, including 2 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running. Notable events in the selection include Houston Marathon, Spooky Sprint Houston, and Keep Going 5K/10K/13.1 Run HOUSTON.
Race distances span from 0.5 km to 42.2 km, reaching up to +190 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Houston includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Houston?
RunningCompass currently lists 20 verified events with 63 individual races in Houston. A total of 2 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Houston Marathon, Spooky Sprint Houston, and Keep Going 5K/10K/13.1 Run HOUSTON.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Houston?
Events in Houston focus on Road Running. Course distances range from 0.5 km entry-level races up to 42.2 km endurance challenges.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Houston?
The most selective courses in Houston climb up to +190 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Houston?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.