Houston Stars and Stripes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid's K presented by Houston Methodist
The Houston Stars and Stripes offers a fast, flat loop course with a patriotic finish.
Race Date
Jun 20, 2026
Location
Humble, TX
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Location
- Humble, Texas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6.2 Miles, 5K, 1K, 13.1 Miles, 10K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 410
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Houston Stars and Stripes Half Marathon, held in Humble, TX, provides a straightforward racing experience. This event, which has been on record for two editions, typically sees around 222 finishers, with a growing field size. Runners from about eight states have participated, indicating a modest but expanding draw.
The course is designed as a loop, noted for its flat profile and approximately zero elevation gain, making it a potential candidate for personal bests. The race concludes with a distinctively patriotic finish, complete with an American flag and finisher medals, alongside a celebratory bomb pop.
While the event is growing, the repeat-runner loyalty is currently around 5%. The race is presented by Houston Methodist and offers unisex commemorative gear as a giveaway.
Race-provided description
Houston Stars and Stripes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid's K Run/Walk presented by Houston Methodist Houston, TX - 06/20/2026 Use #RunHoustonRaceSeries and #Stars&StripesRun when sharing your photos from the event. Finish with the American Flag, finisher medals & finish line bomb pops! Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website TXRuns.com.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
Unisex Commemorative Gear!
Start Location
13300 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, TX, 77346
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
2 years running
~205 finishers a year
growing or steady
5% returning runners
5 timing sources · 6 photos
runners from 8 states
winner 1:37:26
typical high 92°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
76°
Afternoon (High)
92°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
77%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 410 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
410
Median time
2:23:07
Latest turnout
222
States
8
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Houston Stars and Stripes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid's K presented by Houston Methodist?
The Houston Stars and Stripes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid's K presented by Houston Methodist is held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Houston Stars and Stripes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid's K presented by Houston Methodist take place?
It takes place in Humble, Texas.
What distances does the Houston Stars and Stripes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid's K presented by Houston Methodist offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6.2 Miles, 5K, 1K, 13.1 Miles, 10K.
Is the Houston Stars and Stripes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid's K presented by Houston Methodist course flat and good for a PR?
The Houston Stars and Stripes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid's K presented by Houston Methodist is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Houston Stars and Stripes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid's K presented by Houston Methodist?
HalfRuns has finish records for 410 runners who have completed the Houston Stars and Stripes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid's K presented by Houston Methodist.
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