Independence Day 8K

JUN

27

2026

Celebrate the 10th annual Independence Day 8K at Meyerland Plaza in Houston on June 27, 2026. Choose from 8K, 5K, and a family 1K or go virtual, and join a festive run or walk for all ages in the Houston Holiday Series.

Sat 27 Jun 2026

Meyerland Area, Texas

Website Registration

8 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Independence Day 8K takes place on June 27, 2026, in Houston, Texas, at Meyerland Plaza (8650 Endicott Ln, Houston, TX 77096). This is the 10th annual running of the event and is listed as the sixth race in the Houston Holiday Series. The event program includes the following distances:

8K
5K
Kids/Family 1K
Virtual 8K
Virtual 5K

The event offers both in-person run/walk options and virtual race options.

Logistics and awards

Packet pick-up is available prior to race day at Sun & Ski Sports (6100 Westheimer Rd) and there is a Race Day packet pick-up option for a fee of $15. Free participant parking is provided at the surface lot at the corner of Endicott and Jackwood.

Awards are listed as Top 3 Overall Male and Female, Top 3 Masters Overall Male and Female, and first-place age group winners in 10-year age divisions. Age group awards must be claimed at the awards tent on race day; awards not claimed on race day may be shipped at the participant's expense for $9.95. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

8 km

8k Run

5 km

5k Run

Kids + Family Fun Run

Virtual 5k

Virtual 8k