Marathon races near West University Place

The Shipley Donut Dash is a fall race at Sam Houston Race Park in Houston, offering 5K, 10K, and Kids Dash distances. The race centers on Shipley Do-Nuts, providing runners and walkers with donut stops during the course and additional donuts at the finish. The event embraces its theme with a donut-themed shirt, a donut finisher medal, and donuts and coffee for participants. It suits runners aiming for a specific time, families with children participating in the shorter dash, and walkers primarily interested in the treats. A portion of the proceeds benefits Kids' Meals, a Houston-area charity that combats childhood hunger.

The Woodlands Marathon is a Saturday race weekend in The Woodlands, Texas, featuring a marathon, half marathon, 10K, relay, 5K, and 2K Fun Run. The marathon was revived for the local community after nearly twenty years, now catering to both serious runners and those preferring shorter distances. The marathon and half marathon traverse Town Center, loop the community on flat roads, and conclude beside The Woodlands Waterway. The course is fast, averaging as the fastest marathon course in Texas and ranking among the country’s 25 fastest, with approximately 11% of registered runners achieving Boston qualifying times. Professional runners compete for an elite prize purse, and local support is evident through traditions such as the Cheer Challenge. Since its revival, the event has generated over $1.3 million for nonprofits.