USA Fit Marathon
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2027 USA Fit Marathon, Shottenkirk KIA Fort Bend Half Marathon & Simon Spine 5K
The 19th annual event in Sugar Land combines three races at the University of Houston - Sugar Land on January 31, 2027. The event welcomes runners and walkers and includes the following distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Simon Spine 5K
The marathon accepts participants age 11 and up and allows up to eight hours to finish. The half marathon requires a minimum age of 8 and has a six hour time limit. The family oriented 5K notes that children under age 9 must be accompanied by a registered, participating adult. The course is described as generally flat and is a certified Boston Qualifier.
All race participants receive official timing, finisher medals, and shirts. Full and half marathon registrants who register by January 10 are guaranteed a long sleeve quarter zip pullover; registrations after that date are guaranteed short sleeve tech shirts only. Water and aid stations remain open until the last participant passes, and medical personnel are available along the course. The finish line awards medals to race day finishers.
Additional services and options include a VIP tent with food, drink, and post-race stretching; VIP parking close to the start area; the ability to switch entries between events before they sell out; and deferment options that roll entries to 2028. A Fittest School Challenge awards a traveling trophy and cash or equipment prizes to school teams that meet participation thresholds, and qualifying school teams receive a per participant donation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
