Bayou City Classic 10K
Course HighlightsThe Bayou City Classic 10K starts on Smith Street in downtown Houston and finishes along McKinney Street near City Hall, weaving through the heart of the city past Hermann Square — one of Houston's most beloved public spaces adjacent to City Hall. The USATF-certified 10K course and the companion 5K Fun Run both begin and finish near City Hall, keeping the entire event centered in a walkable, spectator-friendly downtown area. Hermann Square serves as the vibrant post-race gathering zone.Race
Aramco Houston Half Marathon
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
Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot
Course HighlightsThe Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot starts and finishes at Dallas City Hall Plaza in the heart of downtown Dallas. The 8-mile route takes runners through some of Dallas' most iconic neighborhoods, winding past historic landmarks, vibrant street murals, and the towers of the Dallas skyline. The 5K offers a shorter, equally festive loop for families, first-timers, and costume enthusiasts. Both routes are closed to traffic, creating an energetic, car-free running experience on Thanksgiving morning.Race DetailsThe 59th Dallas YMCA Turkey
SKECHERS Hot Chocolate 15K Dallas
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
BMW Dallas Marathon
Course HighlightsThe BMW Dallas Marathon begins and ends at Dallas City Hall Plaza at the corner of Marilla St. and S. Akard St. in downtown Dallas. The course winds through the city's most vibrant neighborhoods — including Deep Ellum, Uptown, Knox-Henderson, and Lakewood — with iconic views of the Dallas skyline and some of the city's most celebrated murals and architecture. The 50K Ultra adds an additional loop for the most ambitious competitors. Tens of thousands of spectators line the
Moonlight Margarita Run
Course HighlightsThe Moonlight Margarita Run departs from Auditorium Shores at 8:00 PM, sending thousands of runners into downtown Austin under the stars. The 5K course travels along Cesar Chavez Boulevard beside Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, loops around near MoPac, and returns to Auditorium Shores for the legendary finish line fiesta. City lights reflect off the water, the Austin skyline glows, and the warm June air gives the run an electric, festive energy unlike any daytime race.Race
Austin Distance Challenge
Series OverviewThe Austin Distance Challenge is the ultimate Texas running journey — a structured five-race series that takes runners from the Daisy Dash 10K in October all the way to the Austin Marathon or Half Marathon in February. Organized by the Austin Runners Club for nearly three decades, the series attracts runners of every level who want accountability, community, and a goal to chase through Austin's best racing season. The 2025–26 series spans October 18, 2025 through February 15, 2026;
Run For The Water 10-Miler & 5K
Course HighlightsThe Run For The Water course begins in downtown Austin and heads west through Tarrytown and the rolling hills of West Austin before finishing flat and fast back near the lakefront. The 10-miler earns its reputation with genuine elevation challenges in the middle miles — a beloved 600-meter Hill Challenge section pits runners in a sprint up a notable incline, with winners crowned in a dedicated ceremony. The 5K and Kids K offer equally scenic routes accessible to all
Decker Challenge Half Marathon
Course HighlightsThe Decker Challenge earned its name honestly — the course rolls through the scenic east Austin countryside around Decker Lake, throwing steady climbs and descents at runners for all 13.1 miles. Hosted at Travis County Expo Center, the start/finish area provides ample space for spectators and post-race festivities. The 2026 edition features a special edition sunlight-reactive finisher medal and a magic 4-in-1 long sleeve tee that reveals hidden messages when you sweat.Race DetailsThe 48th Decker Challenge takes place December
Statesman Cap10K (Capitol 10,000)
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