Houston Race Series: Schedule, Distances & Registration
The Houston race series most runners mean is the Run Houston! Race Series, presented by Houston Methodist: a set of 5K, 10K and half marathon races held at different venues around the Houston area through the year, with kids' races at every stop. 3 series races are on the RunSignup calendar between December 2026 and February 2027: Run Houston! Sugar Land Santa 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist (Dec 5, 2026, Sugar Land), Run Houston! Sam Houston Race Park 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist (Jan 2, 2027, Houston) and Katy Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston Methodist (Feb 7, 2027, Katy). Current entry fees run 5K $37.99 to $42.99, 10K $42.99 to $49.99 and half marathon $79.99, before processing fees. You register for each race on its own RunSignup page, and all of them are open now.
Last updated Nov 12, 2026. Race data from RunSignup, refreshed every morning. Always confirm details on the official race page.
- Upcoming series races
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- Registration open
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- Half marathons
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- Host cities
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2026–27 Houston race series schedule
Every upcoming Run Houston! race on RunSignup, in date order. Fees are the current price tier for each timed distance (or the first tier, if registration hasn't opened), before processing fees.
| Date | Race | Distances | Location | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2026First start 7:15 AM | Run Houston! Sugar Land Santa 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist | Kids, 5K, 10K, Virtual | 1 Stadium Dr Sugar Land | 5K $42.9910K $49.99 | Register |
| Jan 2, 2027First start 7:15 AM | Run Houston! Sam Houston Race Park 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist | Kids, 5K, 10K, Virtual | 7575 North Sam Houston Pkwy W Houston | 5K $37.9910K $42.99 | Register |
| Feb 7, 2027First start 7:00 AM | Katy Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston Methodist | Kids, 5K, Half, Virtual | Typhoon Texas Katy | 5K $37.99half marathon $79.99 | Register |
Registration links go to RunSignup; Lone Star Strides may earn a referral commission at no cost to you. The Katy Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston Methodist listing calls it race #2 of 9 in the 2027 series, so check TXruns.com for series dates not yet listed on RunSignup; they appear here once they are.
What is the Run Houston! Race Series?
Run Houston! is a series of neighborhood races around greater Houston, each presented by Houston Methodist. Instead of one big race day, the series moves around the metro through the year; the upcoming stops are in Sugar Land, Houston and Katy. You sign up for each race on its own, so you can run one, a few, or the whole calendar.
The half marathon stops (Katy Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston Methodist, Feb 7, 2027) pair 13.1 miles with a 5K. The shorter stops (Run Houston! Sugar Land Santa 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist, Dec 5, 2026 and Run Houston! Sam Houston Race Park 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist, Jan 2, 2027) offer a 5K and a 10K. Every upcoming stop adds a kids' race. All of them sell an untimed 5K for walkers and first-timers.
Beyond single races, the organizer groups the calendar into challenges, where finishing a set of races earns extra finisher swag or a pin. The names and rules change from year to year, so here is what each current listing says, in the organizer's own words:
Jan 2, 2027 · Houston
Run Houston! Sam Houston Race Park 5K & 10K presented by Houston MethodistThis is the first race of the Run Houston Race Series!
Feb 7, 2027 · Katy
Katy Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston MethodistWelcome to the 2027 Katy Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston Methodist, the premier half marathon race in the largest running community in the Houston area, and race #2 of 9 in the 2027 Run Houston! Race Series! Finish 3 'Run Houston Races' Half Marathons, 5Ks, or a combination to earn this year's exclusive series finisher swag. Finish the Commit Series or the Bayou City Series to earn an additional finisher pin.
How to register (and what it costs)
- Pick your races. Use the schedule above to choose one race or plan a run of them. Each race is a separate registration.
- Choose a distance and entry type. Timed, untimed, virtual or kids' entries are listed as separate events on RunSignup.
- Register early. The last few days before each race switch to "Extended Online Registration" at a higher price: Run Houston! Sugar Land Santa 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist 5K $42.99 → $47.99, 10K $49.99 → $54.99, Run Houston! Sam Houston Race Park 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist 5K $37.99 → $44.99, 10K $42.99 → $49.99 and Katy Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston Methodist 5K $37.99 → $49.99, half marathon $79.99 → $119.99.
- Check the race page before race week. The organizer says event times, dates and locations can change, so confirm packet pickup and start times on the official page.
Current entry fees across upcoming series races
- 5K$37.99–$42.99
- 10K$42.99–$49.99
- half marathon$79.99
Before RunSignup processing fees.
Other Houston race series to know
Houston Marathon Warm-Up Series (HARRA)
New to the city? Our Run Houston guide covers routes, clubs and group runs as well as races. If "Houston series" means training toward the Chevron Houston Marathon or the Aramco Houston Half Marathon, this is the one. It's a set of progressively longer races spaced about a month apart, with discounted bundles sold through the Houston Area Road Runners Association.
Races whose listings say they're part of the Warm-Up Series:
Nov 22, 2026 · Houston
Houston 25KThe 41st Annual Houston 25K is the third of four races in the Houston Marathon Warm-up Series, which gives runners who are planning to run the Houston Marathon checkpoints to gauge their training status. HMSA hosts the Houston 25K, 10 Mile & 5K to support runners of all ages and paces.
Dec 13, 2026 · Sugar Land
3rd Annual Coach Andy Stewart’s 30K & 10KJoin The Warm-Up Series! Run 4 timed races designed to get you in peak shape and well-prepared for the Chevron Houston Marathon or Aramco Half Marathon.
Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026
- Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Cypress, TX · Sunday, November 15, 2026, Houston
- Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - League City, TX · Sunday, November 15, 2026, League City
Texas Backyard Ultra Series
- Texas Backyard Ultra Series · Saturday, February 13, 2027, Matagorda
For everything else on the local calendar, browse races in Houston & the Gulf Coast or the Houston race calendar.
Training for the Houston series
- Use the short races as checkpoints. Racing a 5K or 10K every month or two is a simple way to see your fitness improve, and a recent timed 5K or 10K gives you a realistic starting point for half marathon pacing.
- Give a half marathon 10 to 12 weeks. If you can run 3 to 4 miles comfortably, build your long run by about a mile a week and cut back every third or fourth week. Compare other options on our Texas half marathon calendar.
- Train for Houston humidity. Run early, slow down on muggy days and drink before you're thirsty. Our heat tips for Texas runners cover the rest.
- Get fitted locally. Specialty stores can match shoes to your stride; see running stores in Houston & the Gulf Coast.
FAQ
What is the Houston race series?
The Houston race series most runners mean is the Run Houston! Race Series, presented by Houston Methodist: a set of 5K, 10K and half marathon races held at different venues around the Houston area through the year, with kids' races at every stop. 3 series races are on the RunSignup calendar between December 2026 and February 2027: Run Houston! Sugar Land Santa 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist (Dec 5, 2026, Sugar Land), Run Houston! Sam Houston Race Park 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist (Jan 2, 2027, Houston) and Katy Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston Methodist (Feb 7, 2027, Katy). Current entry fees run 5K $37.99 to $42.99, 10K $42.99 to $49.99 and half marathon $79.99, before processing fees. You register for each race on its own RunSignup page, and all of them are open now.
How much does the Run Houston! Race Series cost?
Each race is priced separately on RunSignup. Current entry fees across the upcoming series races are 5K $37.99 to $42.99, 10K $42.99 to $49.99 and half marathon $79.99, before processing fees: Run Houston! Sugar Land Santa 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist 5K $42.99, 10K $49.99, Run Houston! Sam Houston Race Park 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist 5K $37.99, 10K $42.99 and Katy Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston Methodist 5K $37.99, half marathon $79.99. Registering in the last few days before race day costs more ("Extended Online Registration" on RunSignup).
Are Run Houston! races timed?
Yes, the standard 5K, 10K and half marathon entries are timed. Run Houston! Sugar Land Santa 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist, Run Houston! Sam Houston Race Park 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist and Katy Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston Methodist also sell untimed entries for people who want to walk or run without a chip time. Every upcoming series race has a virtual option too.
Where do the Houston series races start?
Each race has its own venue: Run Houston! Sugar Land Santa 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist at 1 Stadium Dr, Sugar Land, Run Houston! Sam Houston Race Park 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist at 7575 North Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston and Katy Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston Methodist at Typhoon Texas, Katy. The race page has the address, start times and course details.
Can kids run in the Houston race series?
Yes. Run Houston! Sugar Land Santa 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist, Run Houston! Sam Houston Race Park 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist and Katy Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston Methodist have a kids' race or kids' division on RunSignup, usually a 1K (the "Kids K").
What other race series are there in Houston?
The Houston Marathon Warm-Up Series (organized with the Houston Area Road Runners Association, HARRA) builds up to the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon. Other series on the Houston-area RunSignup calendar: Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 and Texas Backyard Ultra Series.
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