21.0975 km
Distance
45 m
Elevation Gain
2:09:30
Average Finish Time
8,500
Total Finishers
2011
Established
Flat
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Course & Elevation
The Houston Half Marathon features a predominantly flat course that winds through downtown Houston and along scenic Buffalo Bayou Park. Runners experience the urban landscape of Houston's thriving downtown district with excellent crowd support and aid stations throughout the route. The course concludes at the iconic Discovery Green park in downtown Houston.
🌤️ Weather
January in Houston features mild, pleasant winter weather with cool morning temperatures and moderate humidity. Conditions are ideal for racing with low risk of extreme heat or precipitation.
🏆 Course Record
01:02:45
Betsy Saina (2020)
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🎯 Fun Facts
- ▸ The Houston Half Marathon is the largest half marathon in Texas with over 8,500 finishers annually.
- ▸ The race starts downtown and takes runners through the scenic Buffalo Bayou Park, a 160-acre urban green space in the heart of the city.
- ▸ January temperatures in Houston average 13°C, making it one of the most pleasant racing months and attracting runners from across the United States.
- ▸ The race has been a Boston Marathon qualifier, with qualifying standards accessible to competitive age-group runners.
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