Memorial Day Run
Updated
Monday, May 31, 2027, first start 7:00 AM, in Houston (4500 Memorial Dr.). Distances: 1K, 5K, 10K, Half marathon. Entry from $20 to $105; the Half marathon goes from $105 to $115 after March 1.
Course and race notes
The 5th race in our Houston Holiday Series!
The Memorial Day Half-marathon, 10K, Kids and Family 1K, honors the men and women who have given their lives serving in the U.S. Military.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Monday, May 31
2027 · in 205 days
Start time
7:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1K5K10KHalf marathon
Price
$20 to $105
Plus the platform's processing fee
Half marathon goes up after Mon Mar 1 (in 114 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Mon May 31 (in 205 days)
Opened Aug 14, 2026
Race day in Houston
Weather
89° / 72°F
Typical high and low for May 31, with a 21% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Houston-Port, TX (7.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:21 AM – 8:16 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Monday. The first start is 39 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
54 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Flora restaurant0.2 mi
- Piggy's Kitchen & Bar restaurant0.3 mi
- Tio Trompo restaurant0.3 mi
- Federal American Grill restaurant0.4 mi
28 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.2 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, Sun May 30
Where to stay
46 within 3 mi122 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Howard Johnson by Wyndham Houston Downtown
About 23 min walk1.1 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Courtyard by Marriott Houston Heights/I-10
About 27 min walk1.3 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: La Colombe d'Or
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Oakwood at Archstone Midtown
About 5 min drive1.7 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Scottish Inn
About 5 min drive1.7 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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