Houston Marathon
Houston, TX
Houston Marathon is a road race of 26.2 miles (42 km) in Houston, Texas. The next edition is on Sunday, January 17, 2027. The race gives its climbing as 226 ft (69 m); measured from its course file, it's 118 ft (36 m). It starts at 35 ft (11 m) above sea level. Its high point is 62 ft (19 m). The course runs point to point. Registration is open to all. The field is about 9,257 runners.
There are 54 other upcoming marathons in Texas. Houston Marathon climbs about 9 ft a mile (2 m per km), flatter than 85% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Houston Marathon
When is Houston Marathon 2027?
Houston Marathon 2027 is on Sunday, January 17, 2027.
Where is Houston Marathon?
Houston Marathon is held in Houston, Texas.
How long is Houston Marathon?
Houston Marathon is 26.2 miles (42 km).
How much elevation gain does Houston Marathon have?
Houston Marathon has 226 ft (69 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
How do you get into Houston Marathon?
Houston Marathon has open registration.
What is the weather usually like at Houston Marathon?
Around Houston Marathon's date, the day's high is typically about 60°F (15°C) and the low about 42°F (6°C), averaged over recent years.
Where can I see the Houston Marathon elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has Houston Marathon's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
How hilly is Houston Marathon?
Houston Marathon climbs about 9 ft a mile (2 m per km), flatter than 85% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.
What other marathons are there in Texas?
Other upcoming marathons in Texas include El Taco Loco (November 14, 2026), Rockledge Rumble (November 14, 2026) and The Taco Walk (November 21, 2026).
Other races in Texas
- McAllen Marathon Marathon · Jan 16, 2027
- Alamo City Ultra 25K · Jan 23, 2027
- Cowboy YETI 40K · Jan 23, 2027
- USA Fit Marathon Marathon · Jan 31, 2027
- North Texas Ultra 25K · Feb 6, 2027
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