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Houston Races: 2026–27 Calendar, Turkey Trots, Rodeo Run & More

Updated Nov 12, 2026. Races and fees from RunSignup, refreshed every morning.

104 upcoming races in Houston are on RunSignup right now, 96 with a 5K and 39 with a half marathon. Thanksgiving morning brings four turkey trots, including the Houston Methodist Turkey Trot and the Saint Arnold trot north of downtown. After that: the New Year’s Day Resolution Run downtown, the Run Houston! series opener on January 2, the Rodeo Run for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on February 27, 2027, and the Space City Half in April. The Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half (January 17, 2027) register outside RunSignup and are sold out.

Upcoming races
104
With a 5K
96
10K or longer
68
Registration open
89

Marathons in Houston

The Chevron Houston Marathon is Sunday, January 17, 2027, starting at Congress and Fannin downtown (wheelchair and handcycle 6:35 a.m., open field 6:55 a.m.) alongside the Aramco Houston Half. General registration for both sold out in August 2026; charity entries were the remaining way in. It registers outside RunSignup, so it is not in the table below. Our Houston half marathon guide has the weekend schedule, cutoffs and corrals. The other marathons in the Houston and Gulf Coast region, including the Galveston Marathon on February 21, 2027, are listed here.

No Houston race with that distance is on RunSignup right now. Races are added every morning as organizers post them.

Other marathons in the Houston & Gulf Coast region

Every marathon in Texas, with dates, cities and registration links.

Every upcoming race in Houston

104 races on RunSignup, soonest first. "From" is the cheapest current in-person entry.

DateRaceDistancesFrom
Nov 14, 202623rd Annual Run in the Park Kids, 5K, 10K, Walk$50
Nov 14, 2026GiGi's Playhouse 5K and Dash for Down Syndrome ClosedShort, 5K$15
Nov 14, 2026Move With MADD Southeast Texas 5K 5K, Walk$15
Nov 14, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Nov 14, 2026Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Nov 15, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Cypress, TX Short, 1 Mile, 2 Miles, Walk$15
Nov 19, 2026Houston Harriers Night of PRs Short, 1 Mile, 5K$8
Nov 21, 20262026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Houston 5K$22.22
Nov 21, 2026Ashford Women's Club Turkey Trot Kids$20
Nov 21, 2026Great Houston Pie Run Kids, 5K, 10K, Half$55
Nov 21, 2026PNAMH 5K Run / Walk 2026 5K, Walk$35
Nov 22, 2026Houston 25K 5K, 10 Miles, 25K$65
Nov 22, 2026Robertson Rams 5K 5K—
Nov 26, 202611th Annual F R E E Turkey Trot 5K/10K 10K—
Nov 26, 2026Houston Methodist Turkey Trot Kids, 5K, 10K$44.99
Nov 26, 2026Houston Turkey Dash Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half$35
Nov 26, 2026The Turkey Trot Presented by Saint Arnold Brewing Co. (Houston, Texas) 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Walk$39.99
Nov 28, 2026Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Nov 28, 2026Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Dec 5, 2026‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Houston, TX) Kids, 5K, 10K$62.95
Dec 5, 2026Heart of the House 5K 1 Mile, 5K$15
Dec 6, 2026Art Car IPA 5K Social Run/Walk at Flying Saucer - DecemBEER 5K, Walk$35
Dec 12, 202616th Annual Rudolph Fun Run Short, 5K, 10K, Fun Run$20
Dec 12, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run - Houston, TX 5K$45
Dec 12, 2026R&B Charity Brunch Run Closed—$25
Dec 12, 2026Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Dec 12, 2026Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Dec 19, 2026Houston's 12K of Christmas Kids$50
Dec 26, 2026A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Dec 26, 2026New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Jan 1, 2027Houston Resolution Run presented by Huntington Bank 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Walk$39.99
Jan 2, 2027Run Houston! Sam Houston Race Park 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist Kids, 5K, 10K$37.99
Jan 3, 2027Art Car IPA 5K Social Run/Walk at Flying Saucer - January 5K, Walk$35
Jan 9, 2027Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Houston Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half$22
Jan 16, 2027MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Jan 16, 2027Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Jan 30, 2027Coffee Lovers Run HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Jan 30, 2027Every Beat Matters: iHOPE-Kids 5k and Fun Run Kids, 5K, Fun Run$40
Jan 30, 2027Run for Donuts HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Jan 30, 2027Run the Distance for Kylie - 5th Annual Event Short, 5K, Walk$25
Feb 6, 2027Mardi Gras Madness - Houston Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K$30
Feb 7, 2027Art Car IPA 5K Social Run/Walk at Flying Saucer - February 5K, Walk$35
Feb 13, 2027Alief ISD Superintendent Fun Run Kids, 5K$15
Feb 13, 2027Houston Ultra Trail Kids, 5K, 10K, 25K, Ultra, Trail$60
Feb 13, 2027LoveStruck 5K/10K Kids, 5K, 10K$50
Feb 13, 2027Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Feb 13, 2027Steps for Students 5K 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run$17
Feb 13, 2027Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Feb 14, 2027Rodeo Clown Roundup Kids, 5K, 10K$45
Feb 20, 20272027 Annual HBA Eikenburg 8K Fun Run 1 Mile, 8K, Walk$20
Feb 20, 2027Run of Pi Kids, 5K, 10K$35
Feb 20, 2027TexasMedRun Kids, 5K, 10K, Walk$25
Feb 27, 20272027 Rodeo Run, presented by ConocoPhillips Closed5K, 10K$45
Feb 27, 2027Run For Mental Health HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Feb 27, 2027Run Together Against Breast Cancer HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Feb 28, 2027Run for the Rose 2027 Short, 5K, Walk$45
Mar 6, 2027Bayou City Classic 10K & 5K Fun Run 5K, 10K$50
Mar 6, 2027Faith & Fitness 5K Run Closed5K$40
Mar 6, 2027KOLACHE FACTORY 5K/10K/KIDS DASH Kids, 5K, 10K, Walk$44.95
Mar 6, 2027Rodeo Stampede - Houston Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half$30
Mar 7, 2027Art Car IPA 5K Social Run/Walk at Flying Saucer - March PLUS Super Early Packet Pick Up 5K, Walk$35
Mar 7, 2027International Women's 5K Kids, 5K, 10K$45
Mar 13, 2027Houston Airports Aviator Run 5K, 10K$35
Mar 13, 2027Pillow's Joyful Journey 5K Closed5K—
Mar 20, 2027Houston Run for CDH Closed1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run$10
Mar 20, 2027Miles for Migraine Houston 2 Miles, 5K, Walk$15
Mar 20, 2027St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Mar 20, 2027Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Mar 27, 2027‘RUNNING WITH MY PEEPS 5K/10K’ (Houston, TX) Kids, 5K, 10K$47.95
Mar 27, 2027Always Hope Easter Run HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Mar 27, 2027Art Car IPA 5K Social Run/Walk at Saint Arnold & Early PPU 5K, Walk$35
Mar 27, 2027SuperHeroes Run HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Apr 4, 2027Art Car IPA 5K presented by UHD 5K—
Apr 4, 2027Poppy's Run For Life Short, 5K, 10K$25
Apr 4, 2027Tour de Houston Kids, Cycling$50
Apr 10, 2027DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Houston Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half$22
Apr 10, 2027green6.2 Kids, 5K, 10K$45
Apr 10, 2027Race for the Dome ClosedKids, 5K, Walk—
Apr 10, 2027Run for PB&J 5k/10k/13.1 HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Apr 10, 2027Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Apr 17, 2027Sisters Network® Inc. 17th Annual Stop the Silence 5K Walk/Run April 17, 2027 ClosedKids, 5K, Walk$35
Apr 18, 2027Second Annual Kalayaan 5K Fun Run Closed5K, Fun Run$40
Apr 18, 2027Space City Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, & Mile Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half$18
Apr 24, 2027Coffee Lovers Run HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Apr 24, 2027Run for Donuts HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
May 1, 202730th ANNUAL SPRINT FOR LIFE 5K Run/Walk ClosedKids, 2 Miles, 5K, Walk$15
May 1, 2027Running Through the Decades Half Marathon - Houston Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half$30
May 2, 2027El Cinco Cinco Kids, 5K, 10K$45
May 8, 2027Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
May 15, 2027Operation: Ruck the Bayou Kids, 5K, 10K, Ruck$35
May 15, 2027The Wiener Run - Houston Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half$30
May 29, 2027SuperHeroes Run HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
May 31, 2027Memorial Day Run Kids, 5K, 10K, Half$45
Jun 13, 2027Lemonade Dash Houston ClosedKids, 5K, 10K$35
Jun 19, 2027Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run$30
Jun 26, 2027Independence Day 8K Kids, 5K, 8K$45
Jul 4, 2027Houston Fourth Fest ClosedKids, 1 Mile, 5K, Walk$14.99
Jul 11, 2027Popsicle Dash Houston ClosedKids, 5K, 10K$35
Jul 11, 2027Red, White and Blue Half Marathon - Houston Kids, 2 Miles, Half$30
Aug 1, 2027Heatwave Half Marathon5K/10K - Houston Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half$22
Aug 1, 2027Shark Week Showdown 5K & 10K - Houston, TX Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K$30
Aug 15, 2027Watermelon Dash Houston ClosedKids, 5K, 10K$35
Sep 25, 2027Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Houston Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half$22
Oct 19, 2027CHORD ENERGY HOUSTON CORPORATE 5K Closed5K, Walk$55

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Racing in Houston

Series tie the calendar together. The Run Houston! Race Series runs from January 2 at Sam Houston Race Park, and HMSA’s Houston Marathon Warm-up Series (the Houston 25K is race three) builds toward January. Our Houston race series guide has both.

Book Thanksgiving early. The Saint Arnold trot has a waitlist and staggered start waves from 7:00 to 9:30 a.m., so register before you plan the morning. Every trot in the metro is on our Texas turkey trot calendar.

Where Houston trains. Memorial Park, Buffalo Bayou and the bayou greenways; see our Run Houston guide for routes and clubs.

Respect the heat outside winter. From late spring to early fall, run at sunrise, drink before you are thirsty and run by effort rather than pace. Stop and cool down for heavy sweating, weakness or clammy skin; call 911 for confusion or slurred speech. Our zone 2 guide covers training through it.

November 2026 is the busiest month on the current Houston calendar, with 19 races.

Sources: Houston 25K on RunSignup, Rodeo Run on RunSignup, Hot Chocolate Run Houston (official), the National Weather Service heat safety guide, its heat illness guide. General information, not medical advice.

Places to run in Houston

  • Seymour Lieberman Trail, Memorial Park

    A 3-mile loop in Memorial Park that circles the Clay Family Eastern Glades and the Memorial Park Golf Course and Tennis Center.

    Source: Memorial Park Conservancy
  • Buffalo Bayou Park

    A 160-acre park just west of downtown Houston. The Sandy Reed Memorial Trail is ten-foot-wide concrete, and the asphalt Kinder Footpath is reserved for walkers and joggers.

    Source: Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Houston running stores

Houston races per month

  1. November 2026 19
  2. December 2026 11
  3. January 2027 10
  4. February 2027 16
  5. March 2027 16
  6. April 2027 13
  7. May 2027 8
  8. June 2027 3
  9. July 2027 3
  10. August 2027 3
  11. September 2027 1
  12. October 2027 1

Races currently listed on RunSignup. Later months fill in as organizers post dates.

More races nearby

The next races elsewhere in Houston & Gulf Coast, out of 243 upcoming races in the region.

See every Houston & Gulf Coast race.

Houston races FAQ

What races are coming up in Houston?

104 Houston races are on RunSignup now, 96 with a 5K. Soonest highlights: the Houston 25K (November 22), four Thanksgiving turkey trots (November 26), the Resolution Run on New Year’s Day and the Run Houston! Sam Houston Race Park 5K & 10K on January 2, 2027.

What turkey trots are in Houston?

Four Houston turkey trots are on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026: the Houston Methodist Turkey Trot (10K and 5K from 4925 Westheimer), The Turkey Trot presented by Saint Arnold Brewing Co. (5K, 10K and 1-mile walk in waves from 7:00 a.m.), the Houston Turkey Dash (half marathon, 10K, 5K and 1K) and a free 10K turkey trot. The Thanksgiving Gobble Trot follows on Saturday, November 28. Suburban trots are on our Texas turkey trot calendar.

When is the Rodeo Run 2027?

Saturday, February 27, 2027, from 800 Bagby St. downtown: a 10K at 8:10 a.m. (wheelchair 10K at 8:00) and a 5K at 8:35. Proceeds benefit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and early bird pricing ends December 31. The 10K is $45, rising to $50 on Jan 1, 2027.

When is the Houston Marathon 2027?

Sunday, January 17, 2027, from Congress and Fannin downtown: wheelchair and handcycle at 6:35 a.m., the open marathon and half field at 6:55 a.m. Packet pickup is Friday and Saturday, January 15–16, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, and the We Are Houston 5K is Saturday morning.

Is the Houston Marathon sold out?

Yes. General registration for the January 17, 2027 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half sold out in August 2026; charity entries were the remaining way in. Our Houston half marathon guide has the details and other Houston halves you can still enter.

When is the Hot Chocolate Run Houston?

January 30, 2027, at Sam Houston Park (1000 Bagby St.), according to the race’s official Houston page: a 5K at 7:15 a.m. and a 10K and 10-miler at 8:15 a.m. Packets are picked up at the expo on Friday, January 29, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Daikin Park; there is no race-day packet pickup. The organizer notes 2027 details are subject to change.

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