Uthealth Houston Half Marathon
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K : October 26, 2025, Houston, TX
The event is presented by the Houston Striders, a 501(c)(3) running club. The race uses Sam Houston Park (Bagby Street, downtown Houston) as the pre- and post-race area. Distances offered include:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- Handcycle/Wheelchair options for both distances
Sponsors include UTHealth Houston, MVMT, Saint Arnold Brewing Company, and IHOP.
Course, rules and logistics
Both the half and the 10K are USATF certified courses (Half: TX19012JH; 10K: TX19014JH). The single-loop course runs into downtown with long straight sections on Allen Parkway, is described as mostly flat with some bumps, and finishes with a view of downtown. The course remains open until 11 AM; this provides a 4 hour window for half marathon participants and a 3.5 hour window for 10K participants. The event is rain or shine; if weather threatens safety the race may be cancelled without refund.
Rules and services: no dogs, strollers, skates, skateboards, or bicycles (except staff/medical) on the course. Handcycle registration requires an access code from the race help desk. Finish-line videos are posted the week after the race and race photos are available with free downloads. Packet pickup is scheduled for October 24–25, 2025 at UTHealth Houston - Bellaire Station (6500 West Loop S, Bellaire, TX); there is no packet pickup on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
