2025 Houston Half Marathon Virtual Race Here



Where & When is Packet Pickup?

Dates/Times:
Friday, October 24, 2025 (11am – 7pm)
Saturday, October 25, 2025 (9am – 5pm)

Location:

2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K

UTHealth Houston – Bellaire Station

6500 West Loop S, Bellaire, TX 77401

There will be NO packet pick-up on race day.

Participants will receive confirmation via email in advance of the packet pickup dates.  Participants will also be asked to select a time frame for pickup.

What is the age limit for Half & 10K?

Age limits are based on parental discretion, meaning both the minor(s) in question have chosen to complete the activity and the parent or guardian supervises the child the entire time while on the course. We have therefore set age limits on the registration site to ensure parental consent is provided before entering minors into either event. If you experience any difficulty with registering a minor for the course, please reach out to the Houston Half & 10K Help Desk at info@houstonhalf.com.

Packet Pickup for Others

Participants may have friends or family members pick up a packet for them. Simply forward them a copy of the bib assignment email or registration confirmation email so they can correctly identify the participant name, event, and date of birth on file for look-up purposes.

If you have another persons confirmation email, we assume you have it because that person has asked you to pick up their packet.

How do I register for the handcycle division and are there any rules that apply to handcycle athletes?

You will need an access code to register.  please contact us first. Then to register, follow this registration link and select the Handcycle Houston Half Marathon subevent.

Handcycle Rules:

  • All wheelers must wear a hard shelled helmet at all times while on the race course.
  • No drafting, tailgating, or otherwise unsportsmanlike behavior will be allowed
  • Please always be cognizant of foot runners around you. Maintain control of your chair, especially when going downhill and especially in crowds. Reckless behavior can get you and others hurt.

How can I change my event from 10k to the half marathon? (Or, the other way)

The deadline to Transfer is October 15 after which point no further changes are permitted

 

In order to transfer your registration, you must first login to your account.  Click Here and then click on the Transfer button on the left side of the registration page.  It will open up a login dialog.  Enter your email address and password.

When you are logged into your account, you will see Transfer buttons on the left and the right.  Both go to the same place.  Click on one or the other.  When you do, you will see a box to “Transfer your registration” with an option to transfer to a new sub-event or to a new participant.  We have two “sub-events” – the half and the 10K.

  1. To transfer to a new sub-event, you will be prompted to select the new sub-event and then to start the transfer. From there you will be asked to fill out the form and proceed with the new registration as normal. The price you paid for the old sub-event will appear as a credit on the registration.
  2. To transfer to a new participant, you will be prompted to enter the email of the new participant. Once you initiate this transfer, the new participant will receive an email with a link to complete the transfer.

 

Participant Tracking App / Race Results

All registered participants in the Houston Half & 10K can sign up for a tracking app which gives their friends and family the ability to monitor them while they are on the course.  They can also view their results and other runners on the course.

 

A link to the app will be released within a week of the race.

 

Details will be sent to registered participants Tuesday evening, October 21, 2025.

Parking

Houston has extensive parking in the downtown area.  Sam Houston Park, our home base for the race, is on the western edge of down town.  There are numerous surface parking lots and garages most of which generally charge a fee for parking.  Bring small bills with you if this is your parking choice.  Here is a link to an interactive map of parking facilities:

 

Select Sam Houston Park in the top left corner for the areas closest to the race.

 

On-street, metered parking is available during the day on most downtown streets. Meters are FREE all day Sunday. DO NOT park in valet zones or commercial zones (marked with red meters or red striping on the street). Please always read the signs before you park!

 

Arrive early is always good advice as the parking closest to the race fills up early.  Street closures in preparation for the race may also complicate reaching the downtown area.

BIKE VALET:  Interested in skipping the vehicle traffic, use our free bike valet service.  We offer a Bike Valet service for those who wish to commute on two wheels and will safely store the bicycles of participants, as your bib will be your valet ticket.  It is staffed and secure.