Independence Day 8K
Updated
Saturday, June 26, 2027, first start 7:00 AM, in Houston (8650 Endicott Ln). Distances: 1K, 5K, 8K. Entry from $20 to $55; the 8K goes from $55 to $60 after April 1.
Course and race notes
We love the 4th of July so much that we celebrate Independence Day the week before.
Join us on Saturday, June 27th, 2026, for the 10th annual Independence Day 8K! We run for freedom, and we run for fun! The Independence Day 8K is the 6th race in the Houston Holiday Series!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, June 26
2027 · in 231 days
Start time
7:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1K5K8K
Price
$20 to $55
Plus the platform's processing fee
8K goes up after Thu Apr 1 (in 145 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Jun 26 (in 231 days)
Opened Jun 25, 2026
Race day in Houston
Weather
92° / 76°F
Typical high and low for June 26, with a 34% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Houston Hobby Airport, TX (11.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:22 AM – 8:25 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 38 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
73 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Chick-fil-A quick bite0.1 mi
- Firehouse Subs quick bite0.1 mi
- Gugliani's restaurant0.2 mi
- The Egg and I restaurant0.2 mi
22 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Jun 25
Where to stay
22 within 3 mi91 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: Bellaire Inn
About 30 min walk1.5 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Raintree Inn & Suites
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: Motel 6 Houston, TX - Medical Center/NRG Stadium
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
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Motel
Hotel 4 of 5: Tweety's Diamond Inn
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Home Place Inn
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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