UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K 2026

The UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K begins and ends near Sam Houston Park on Bagby Street in downtown Houston, offering half-marathon and 10K distances on a mostly flat course. The event takes place in late October, presented by the Houston Striders, a volunteer nonprofit running club dedicated to community wellness and charitable outreach. The race attracts local runners, walkers, charity fundraisers, and members of Team UTHealth Houston, including students, faculty, staff, and their families. The Striders have organized races in Houston since 1985, directing over $1 million to Houston-area organizations and nonprofits. Participants can also fundraise via the Kind Stride Program. Race-day amenities include a runners' village at the start and finish, bag drop, bike valet, complimentary photo downloads, age-group awards for the top three finishers in each category, finisher medals, and a post-race reception featuring breakfast tacos, Karbach beer, and IHOP pancakes.