VIRTUAL HALF MARATHON
11/16 - 12/31/2025
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Missed out on the chance to participate in the 2025 Houston Half Marathon? You can still be part of the excitement — virtually!
Now through December 31, register for the Virtual Houston Half Marathon and complete your 13.1 miles anywhere, anytime that fits your schedule. You’ll still earn your official participant shirt and finisher medal, celebrating your accomplishment in true Houston style.
Then join us on Friday, January 3, for Packet Pick-Up to grab your hard-earned swag and connect with fellow virtual participants!
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Don’t miss your chance to finish strong in 2025 — your race, your pace, your Houston Half!
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October 26, 2025
#HOUSTONHALF # HOUSTON10K
Fast, Flat, and Philanthropic: the Houston Half Marathon & 10K is presented by the Houston Striders, an all-volunteer, 501 (c) (3) non-profit focused on community wellness and charitable outreach. We are a metro-wide running club with over 500 active members and have been running Houston since 1985! In years past, we've given over $ 1 million to Houston-area organizations & non-profits. You also have the opportunity to raise money for your charity using the Kind Stride Program described below.
Other Reasons To Run
-A (mostly) flat course
-Very awesome tech shirt
-Amazing finisher's medals
-Free post-race Saint Arnold beer
-Free post-race IHOP pancakes
-Free post-race energy drink recharge
-Free photo downloads
-Runners' village at the start/finish
-The rockin'-est post-race party
-Bag drop
-Bike valet
-Three-deep age-group awards
-Honestly, the best race value around
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Sunday, October 26, 2025 - Sam Houston Park
6:50 am Handcycle start
7:00 am Half Marathon start
7:30 am 10K start
Event FAQ. Click here
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Virtual Half Marathon
USATF CERTIFIED COURSE
After a one-year hiatus, we will once again run the single-loop course! Check out our UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & Houston 10K routes with a great start into Downtown Houston, fast straight-aways on Allen Parkway, and then a beautiful view of Downtown for the finish. Our pre-/post-race area will be at the historic Sam Houston Park!
Houston Half Marathon Course Map
Houston 10K Course Map TX19014JH
WALKER-FRIENDLY
The course will remain open until 11 AM, giving runners and walkers a generous 4hrs (half) and 3.5 hours (10k) from the starting gun to finish!
Note: Please be aware, that the start line schedule may change as planning progresses and will impact the hours on the course. Your health and safety are our number one priority.
ELEVATION PROFILE
Mostly flat with some 'bumps' along the Allen Parkway
ABOUT HOUSTON HALF KIND STRIDE PROGRAM
The Houston Half Kind Stride Program will match up to $25,000 in the form of supplemental donations. That is, for every dollar received via registrants' donations we will contribute another dollar to the same charity as chosen by the runner.
Top teams
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UTHealth Houston (Official)Raised:$437.87 |
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YoungFitnessRaised:$168.42 |
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🐺Big Beautiful Wolves🌋Raised:$107.81 |
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Andres
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Andres OlayaRaised: $107.81 |
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View fundraiser page for James
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James LiRaised: $107.81 |
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View fundraiser page for Kenya
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Kenya Jackson$100.00 Raised$100.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Daniel
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Daniel GraeffRaised: $54.36 |
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View fundraiser page for Joey
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Joey CarlisleRaised: $54.36 |
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View fundraiser page for Theresa
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Theresa StrongRaised: $54.36 |
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View fundraiser page for Andy
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Andy ArellanoRaised: $27.64 |
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View fundraiser page for Colby
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Colby BleakneyRaised: $27.64 |
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View fundraiser page for Joseph
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Joseph SabioRaised: $27.64 |
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View fundraiser page for Karina
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Karina PerezRaised: $27.64 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & Houston 10K Help Desk
- Website
- Visit website
