Independence Day 8K

JUN

26

2027

Holiday-themed races in Houston with in-person and virtual 8K and 5K events plus a 1K kids run at Meyerland Plaza the week before July 4.

Sat 26 Jun 2027

Bellaire, Texas

Website

8 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Independence Day 8K

Independence Day 8K is a set of running events held the week before Independence Day in Houston, Texas. The event is scheduled for June 26, 2027 at Meyerland Plaza, 8650 Endicott Ln, Houston, TX 77096. It is the sixth race in the Houston Holiday Series.

The program includes in-person and virtual race options, a short family-friendly course for children, and specific guide categories for adaptive athletes. Fees and registration windows vary by category: the in-person 8K and virtual 8K list a registration fee of $45, the 5K and virtual 5K list a registration fee of $35, and the Kids & Family 1K lists a registration fee of $15. Most standard categories show registration opening in August 2026 and closing on October 1, 2026. Guide categories have a separate registration window beginning in June 2026 and closing on June 26, 2027. Guides are listed with no base fee and are noted as not eligible for awards; bibs, shirts, and medals can be added for a fee.

Distances offered include: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.