Houston, TX — August 4, 2025 — UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K, taking place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Sam Houston Park in Downtown Houston is proud to announce its sponsor, Academy Sports + Outdoors, a trusted leader in sporting goods and outdoor gear, as the Official Running Gear Sponsor for Houston’s hometown race.
Academy Sports + Outdoors is recognized nationally as the trusted leader in providing race-day essentials, so we are pleased to welcome them to the UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K training and race day team. In the months leading up to the race, Academy will release race specific exclusive discounts to our runners. Register for the race and take advantage of these exclusive discounts for your training and racing needs.
This partnership reflects Academy’s ongoing commitment to promoting active lifestyles and supporting local events that bring people together. “We’re honored to have Academy Sports + Outdoors as a sponsor this year”, said Eric Gerken, UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K Executive Race Director. “This event is a celebration of health, perseverance, and community, and we know that Academy is excited to help every participant feel prepared and inspired for the big day.”
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
- Location: Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
- Start Times:
- 6:50 AM – Handcycle Start
- 7:00 AM – Half Marathon Start
- 7:30 AM – 10K Start
- Course: USATF Certified, single-loop course with scenic views of Downtown Houston and fast straightaways along Allen Parkway
- Post-Race Perks: Free Saint Arnold beer, IHOP pancakes, energy drinks, photo downloads, and a lively runners’ village
Registration: Participants can register at: Race Roster – UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K
About Academy Sports + Outdoors
Academy is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to more than 300 stores across 21 states and counting. Academy’s mission is to provide “Fun for All” and Academy fulfills this mission with a localized merchandising strategy and value proposition that strongly connects with a broad range of consumers. Academy’s product assortment focuses on key categories of outdoor, apparel, sports & recreation and footwear through both leading national brands and a portfolio of private label brands. For more information, visit www.academy.com.