Texas Marathon
Texas Marathon starts the year with repeated greenbelt loops in Kingwood, a small field, generous aid support, and famously oversized medals.
Quick facts
- New Year's Day marathon on Kingwood greenbelts.
- Four-loop certified course and Boston Qualifier.
- Frequent aid access and a famously large finisher medal.
- Humidity can rise even during a winter race.
About the Texas Marathon
This New Year's Day tradition is intentionally simple and runner-focused. Marathoners and half marathoners circle Kingwood's wooded trail network while volunteers maintain frequent aid and a festive finish area.
Course
The certified marathon repeats a flat paved greenbelt loop four times. Familiar aid and terrain help with planning, but turns, path traffic, and the mental effect of repeated laps accumulate.
Race-day weather
Houston-area January weather ranges from cold rain to warm humidity. The shaded greenbelts can stay damp, and a mild start may become uncomfortable by the final loop.
Past Texas Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday, January 1, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | — | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | — | Completed | Open results |
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Texas Marathon FAQ
When is the Texas Marathon?
The 2027 Texas Marathon is on Friday, January 1, 2027.
Is Texas Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Texas Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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