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Course HighlightsThe SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Dallas starts and finishes at historic Fair Park — home of the Cotton Bowl Stadium — in the heart of Dallas. The 15K course weaves through South Dallas' Fair Park and Old East Dallas neighborhoods, passing scenic stretches of the Santa Fe Trail and the Lower Greenville corridor. The 10K and 5K routes offer equally engaging urban scenery in a neighborhood packed with public art and architectural character. All three distances return to Fair

Course HighlightsThe Aramco Houston Half Marathon shares the same flat, fast streets as the Chevron Houston Marathon, beginning downtown and sweeping through Houston's most iconic neighborhoods. The course is USATF-certified and renowned for its pancake-flat profile — with virtually no elevation change, it's regularly cited as one of the fastest half marathon courses in the United States and has hosted American record attempts. Partner hotels are within walking distance of the Expo, start line, and finish line, making race morning

Course HighlightsThe Statesman Cap10K launches from the iconic Congress Avenue Bridge with sweeping views of Lady Bird Lake and the Austin skyline. Runners travel west through downtown, past the newly renovated Waterloo Neighborhood Park & Amphitheater at mile one, then wind through the University of Texas campus before descending back toward Riverside Drive. The course finishes with a wide, crowd-lined stretch into the Finish Line Festival at Vic Mathias Shores — dual finish lanes let runners pour in side by

Course HighlightsThe Trinity River Hop takes place on the Trinity Trails — Fort Worth's crown jewel trail network running along the Trinity River — starting and finishing at Gateway Park's Fort Woof parking lot. The 5K course completes one loop while the 10K runs two, taking runners past the Gateway Circle, around the soccer fields, and out onto the Trinity Trails toward the Randoll Mill Pedestrian Bridge. The 2026 edition is the first to include a half marathon and full

Course HighlightsRun the Alamo delivers the most historically rich running experience in Texas. The sunrise start at Hemisfair — marked by a live cannon blast and multiple musket volleys — immediately signals that this is no ordinary race. The Boston Qualifier-certified course runs literally past the Alamo on Houston Street, winds through the San Pedro Cultural Park, passes the iconic San Fernando Cathedral, meanders through the tree-lined King William Historic District, and visits the World Heritage Spanish colonial Missions before

Course HighlightsThe Stars at Night Half Marathon takes place entirely on the lush, illuminated golf cart paths of the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa — one of the most beautiful resort properties in Texas. The course winds through the resort's manicured grounds and the adjacent TPC San Antonio golf course, all under a canopy of Hill Country stars and holiday lights. The 4-hour cutoff time makes the route accessible to runners and walkers alike. All distances

Course HighlightsThe SATX 5K kicks off the San Antonio Marathon weekend on Friday evening, December 4, 2026, starting and finishing at Hemisfair park in the shadow of the iconic Tower of the Americas. The 5K course loops through the heart of downtown San Antonio's historic core, illuminated by city lights, passing close to the River Walk and the city's most celebrated landmarks. With a 1-hour course time limit and a festive evening start at 8:00 PM, this is San Antonio

Course HighlightsThe Saturday BMW Dallas Marathon 10K and 5K both start and finish at Dallas City Hall Plaza, taking runners through the heart of downtown Dallas with views of the distinctive Dallas skyline. The Saturday courses are designed to showcase the energy of downtown Dallas while offering a distance accessible to runners of all levels. The Friday Night Lights 1-Mile Race at 7:00 PM Friday, December 11 adds a unique under-the-lights experience to the festival, with floodlights, cheering spectators, and

Course HighlightsThe Schlotzsky's Bun Run takes place in the heart of The Domain — Austin's premier mixed-use shopping and entertainment district in north Austin — at Century Oak Terrace. The 5K course winds through The Domain's pedestrian-friendly streets and green spaces, making it accessible and scenic for runners of all abilities. The companion Kids 1K is a perfect introduction to racing for younger participants, while the Fastest Dog in Austin contest adds a uniquely Austin twist that draws crowds and

Course HighlightsThe Spurs Austin International Half Marathon is engineered for speed. The point-to-point course begins at Stonelake Blvd in north Austin and descends roughly 300 feet over 13.1 miles — through the Domain shopping district, down MoPac, into the 38th Street corridor, and through the University of Texas neighborhood — before finishing at the Texas State Capitol. The nearly unbroken net downhill profile makes this one of the fastest half marathon courses in the South, and it has hosted numerous