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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.
Will the race be held if it’s raining?
The Houston Half Marathon & 10K is a “rain or shine” event.
However, if weather conditions threaten the safety of participants, the race would be cancelled without refund as a portion of all proceeds benefit Memorial Park Conservancy and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department as well as numerous other area nonprofits.
Will there be video of the finish line?
Yes! Your personal finish line video will be viewable through a link on your race results page the week following the race.
Where can I get my race photos?
Race photos will be captured with FREE photo downloads for all participants.
If you would like to obtain your free race photos after the event, please make sure you wear your bib on the front of your body so the photographer can easily identify you in the gallery.
Bib Number, Coral Assignment & Packet Pickup Instructions Not Received
Bib Numbers, Coral Assignments & Packet Pickup Instructions will be emailed out twice, in the days approaching the race.
Is there a virtual option(s) for the half marathon and the 10K this year?
No, we are not offering virtual races this year.
What is the reason for the no stroller policy?
We are a Road Runners Clubs of America (RRCA) with our races and other activities insured by them. To quote from their “Baby Stroller Guidelines for Events”, “The RRCA strongly recommends against the use of baby strollers/joggers by participants in road races” and “The inclusion of strollers in races increases the potential for injury to race participants and children. ”
We recognize that their guidelines leave race directors with some latitude depending on the particular race. For the Houston Half-Marathon and 10K, it would be difficult for strollers to navigate the course, and pre- and post-race areas. These areas are gated and the sidewalks narrow with runners tightly packed together. As organizers of the race, we do not see any configuration that would safely allow strollers to participate in the race.
Is the course certified?
Yes, both the Houston Half and the Houston 10K are USATF Certified Courses and were most recently measured in August 2023.
Houston 10K: USATF Certified Course TX19014JH
Houston Half Marathon: USATF Certified Course TX19012JH
Are dogs, baby joggers/strollers, or rollerblades allowed on the course?
No dogs, strollers (of any kind), skates, skateboards, or bicycles* are allowed on the course.
*Race officials and medical staff may use bicycles to monitor the course.