Summer Meltdown Half Marathon Houston
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Event Overview
The Summer Meltdown Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Brazos River Park in Sugarland, Texas.
Distances Offered
The event includes multiple race options:
- Kids Dash (approximately 20 yards, for participants 10 and under)
- 1 Mile Run
- 5k Run (3.1 miles)
- Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- Volunteer then Run 5K (a combined volunteer and run option)
- Virtual Run
Course and Amenities
The course winds through a park setting with trails, rivers, and hills. Aid stations providing water are located along the route. The course surface may include pavement, crushed granite, and dirt paths. A DJ provides music at the finish area where snacks and refreshments are available.
Participant Perks and Awards
Registered participants for the Kids Dash, 1 Mile, 5K, Quarter Marathon, and Half Marathon receive a t-shirt and a finisher's medal. The 5K, Quarter Marathon, and Half Marathon events are chip-timed and feature age group awards. Special Bigfoot trophies are awarded to the first overall male and female finishers in the Quarter Marathon and Half Marathon. Youth pricing is available for the 5K and Quarter Marathon for participants 12 and under.
Logistics
Packet pickup is available starting 1.5 hours before the event. The race proceeds in all weather conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
