37th Annual Ymca Run Thru the Woods
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 7:30 AM, in The Woodlands (The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion- 2005 Lake Robbins Dr). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 5 miles. Entry from $30 to $60; the 5 miles goes from $60 to $80 after November 23.
Course and race notes
Join us for the 37th annual YMCA Run thru the Woods.
A local Thanksgiving morning tradition, YMCA Run Thru the Woods has supported local non-profits with the goal of strengthening The Woodlands, Spring and Oak Ridge communities for 36 years.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Location
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion- 2005 Lake Robbins Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Area: The Woodlands & North Houston, Houston
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K5 miles
Price
$30 to $60
Plus the platform's processing fee
5 miles goes up after Mon Nov 23 (in 16 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Wed Nov 25 (in 18 days)
Opened May 26, 2026
Race day in The Woodlands
Weather
69° / 48°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 35% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Houston Hooks Mem Airport, TX (8.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:56 AM – 5:22 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 34 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Blue Lot0.4 mi
61 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Starbucks cafeunder 0.1 mi
- Uni Sushi restaurant0.1 mi
- Potbelly quick bite0.1 mi
- Sixty Vines restaurant0.1 mi
51 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
10 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)24 within 3 mi37 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hyatt Centric
About 1 min walkUnder 0.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
About 6 min walk0.3 mi from the start
Check prices at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center →
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Residence Inn
About 9 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: The Westin at The Woodlands
About 9 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hilton Garden Inn
About 10 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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