Summer Meltdown Half Marathon Houston
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Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - Houston
The Summer Meltdown Half Marathon takes place on Sunday August 9, 2026 at Brazos River Park in Sugarland, TX. The event includes in-person and virtual options across multiple distances held at the park and surrounding green belts.
Distances offered include:
- Kids Dash, about 20 yard dash for ages 10 and under, not timed.
- 1 Mile, untimed for all ages, includes tee shirt and medal.
- 5K, 3.11 miles, chip timed, overall trophies and age group awards.
- Quarter Marathon, 6.55 miles, chip timed, Bigfoot trophies and age awards.
- Half Marathon, 13.1 miles, chip timed, Bigfoot trophies and age awards.
- Volunteer then Run 5K, chip timed, includes tee and finisher medal.
- Virtual Run, distance completed remotely, registration available.
Aid stations on the course will provide water. Snacks and refreshments are available at the race rally tent at the finish. A DJ will announce runners and awards are presented live at the registration tent immediately after finishing.
Standard awards include overall trophies, special recognition pins for masters age 40 and over, and age group pins with placements through senior categories. Race apparel and finisher medals are provided with a shirt guarantee cutoff ten days before the event. Packet pickup is offered beginning 1.5 hours before the event. Course surfaces may include pavement, crushed granite, and occasional dirt paths. Full race volunteers receive a race shirt, VIP access, and a choice of a free future race entry or a prepaid gift card. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
