Memorial Day Run
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Event overview
The Memorial Day Run takes place on May 25, 2026, in Houston, Texas. The race honors men and women who have given their lives serving in the U.S. Military and is listed as the fifth race in a local Holiday Series. Event options include:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids/Family 1K
- Virtual 5K
- Virtual 10K
An additional event day is listed on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Sun & Ski Sports, 6100 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77057.
Course, location and awards
The event is based at St. Thomas High School, 4500 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77007. Parking is free in the school parking garage accessed from Memorial Drive. Course formats are described as loops: the Half Marathon is two loops, while the 10K and 5K use one loop each; the Kids/Family option is a 1K walk. Awards 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 at the participant's expense ($9.95). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
