Lone Star Stampede
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48th Annual Lone Star Stampede
The Lone Star Stampede takes place on January 2, 2027 in Sugar Land, Texas, with courses routed within Brazos River Park. The event is hosted by the Texas Exes Houston Chapter, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Proceeds fund scholarships for Houston area students pursuing degrees at The University of Texas at Austin.
Distances offered include:
- Half Marathon - new event; course is the 10K looped twice.
- 10K - out-and-back course within Brazos River Park.
- 5K - out-and-back course within Brazos River Park.
- Kids Dash - short out-and-back route.
The Half Marathon, 10K and 5K are chip-timed. Strollers are allowed for 5K walkers and pets are not permitted on the course. Packet pickup will be available at multiple opportunities before race day; day-of packet pickup is available only to those who added it during registration for an additional fee.
Additional event features described by the organizer include free race photos by a professional photographer, an exclusive Lone Star Stampede belt buckle medal, an award ceremony after the race, free training runs leading up to race day, a Longhorn Spirit Award, and a Dri-Fit technical short sleeve shirt not guaranteed after 12/18/2026. A T-shirt design contest has a submission deadline of 05/01/2026; winning designs should include Lone Star Stampede and are encouraged to reference 48th Annual or 2027, and may not include copyrighted UT Austin items.
Volunteer opportunities are available and volunteers can sign up online. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
