Memorial Day Run
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Memorial Day Run, Houston
The Memorial Day Run takes place in Houston on May 25, 2026. It is the fifth race in the Houston Holiday Series and honors the men and women who have given their lives serving in the U.S. Military. The event center is St. Thomas High School, located at 4500 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77007.
The event program includes multiple race formats and virtual options. Course layouts use looped routes: the half marathon is two loops, while the 10K and 5K each use one loop. The kids and family activity is a 1K walk.
Distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids + Family 1K
- Virtual 5K
- Virtual 10K
Parking is free in the St. Thomas High School parking garage off Memorial Drive. Event parking signs and police officers will direct vehicular traffic.
Awards are listed for overall and masters finishers and for age groups. Categories include top three overall male and female, top three masters overall male and female, and first place age group winners in 10-year divisions. Age group awards must be claimed at the awards tent on race day; unclaimed awards can be shipped for a fee of $9.95. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
