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Experience Houston One Run/Walk at a Time!
The Run Houston Race Series presented by Houston Methodist is a select group of nine of Houston’s most premier running events. Finishing any one race is an accomplishment. Accomplish even more by completing any 5 of the challenges below and earn the gear.
2026 Run Houston! Race Schedule
January 3rd // Sam Houston Race Park 5K, 10K & Kids K
February 8th // Katy Half Marathon, 5K & Kids K
March 14th // H-Town Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kids K
April 26th // Vintage Half Marathon, 5K & Kids K
May 17th // Clear Lake 5K, 10K & Kids K
June 20th & 21st // Stars & Stripes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kids K
September TBA // University of Houston 5K, 10K & Kids K
November TBA // Cypress Half Marathon, 5K & Kids K
December 5th // Sugar Land Santa 5K, 10K & Kids K
STEP 1: COMMIT
Commit to your running goals by selecting a challenge to conquer.
You’ll receive the Run Houston Race Series finisher medal once you complete any 1 of our 5 race challenges across Houston! You’ll also receive the challenge finisher badge of each series you complete.
STEP 2: CROSS THE FINISH LINE! 
After you cross the finish line and complete your challenge, your Series Finisher Medal will be waiting for you!
New to 2026! All finisher medals will connect! Earn them all!
STEP 3: GO FURTHER
Complete multiple challenges along the way! Every challenge completed will earn you a finisher badge to attach to your finisher medal. Scroll down to learn more.
1) Commit 2026 Challenge
2) Spring Series Running Challenge
3) Faul Hall Running Challenge
4) Bayou City Half Marathon Series Challenge
5) Run Houston Triple Series
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Start off your 2026 right! Run the first 3 Run Houston races of the year and earn your Commit Challenge Finisher badge!-Jan. 2026 – Sam Houston Race Park 5K, 10K & Kids K
-Feb. 2026 – Katy Half Marathon, 5K & Kids K
-Mar. 2026 – H-Town Half Marathon, 10K 5K & Kids K
RUN HOUSTON RACES
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It’s your spring awakening! Run the spring season Houston races of the year and earn your Spring Series Running Challenge Finisher badge!
The tried and true Bayou City Half Marathon Series. Mix and match 3 of the 5 of the halfs, 10k’s and 5k’s to become a Bayou City Half Marathon Series Finisher! Or go all the way and run all 5!
Finish any 3 of the 4 challenges to complete the Run Houston Triple Series! Completing the Run Houston Triples Series will earn you:
