Run Houston! Sam Houston Race Park 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist
Updated
Saturday, January 2, 2027, first start 7:15 AM, in Houston (7575 North Sam Houston Pkwy W). Distances: 1K, 5K, 10K. Entry from $24.99 to $49.99.
Course and race notes
Run Houston! Sam Houston Race Park 5K/10K/Kids K presented by Houston Methodist on January 2nd, 2027.
This is the first race of the Run Houston Race Series! Use #RunHoustonRaceSeries to share your photos! Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change before the event.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, January 2
To Sunday, January 17, 2027 · in 56 days
Start time
7:15 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1K5K10K
Price
$24.99 to $49.99
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Jan 2 (in 56 days)
Opened Dec 30, 2025
Race day in Houston
Weather
63° / 42°F
Typical high and low for January 2, with a 34% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Houston Hooks Mem Airport, TX (13.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:17 AM – 5:33 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is right at 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
- West Little York Park & Ride0.4 mi
- West Little York Park & Ride0.5 mi
11 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- La Fogata Tex-Mex Grill restaurant0.6 mi
- Subway quick bite0.6 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Jan 1
Where to stay
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)15 within 3 mi51 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hilton Garden Inn
About 13 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Courtyard Houston NW/290 Corridor
About 21 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: Studio 6 Houston Northwest
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: TownePlace Suites
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: La Quinta Inn & Suites Houston NW Beltway8/WestRD
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
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Hotels on the map
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.