The Woodlands Marathon
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Event Overview
The Woodlands Marathon is a running event held in The Woodlands community. The 15th annual edition is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026.
The event program includes several races:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- Marathon relay
- 10K run
- 5K run
- 2K family fun run & walk
- Virtual races
There is also a Health & Fitness Expo connected to the event. The marathon is organized by The Woodlands Marathon Management, LLC.
History and Community Focus
The Woodlands Marathon was revived on March 3, 2012 after nearly twenty years without a marathon in the area. Since its return, the event has raised over 1.3 million dollars for different nonprofit organizations.
From the first year, the program included a “Cheer Challenge”, which supports community groups along the course. The event also offers an Elite Prize Purse for professional runners, awarded based on race performance.
The organizers state that the event aims to promote healthy lifestyles and have a positive impact on the local community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.