Marathon

The Woodlands Marathon

The Woodlands Marathon uses flat suburban roads north of Houston, offering a fast certified course, broad community support, and a waterway finish.

Next raceSaturday, February 27, 2027
Distance categoryMarathon
LocationThe Woodlands, Texas
Boston qualifierYes
Get alertsLast checked August 4, 2026BQ times

Quick facts

  • Flat certified course north of Houston.
  • The Woodlands Waterway provides the finish setting.
  • Nearly 11 percent of entrants have qualified for Boston.
  • Town Center and community roads share the route.

About the Woodlands Marathon

This performance-focused Texas event combines marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 2K races. Its full distance regularly draws goal-time runners.

Course

The flat road course loops through Town Center and surrounding neighborhoods before finishing along The Woodlands Waterway. Turns provide the primary rhythm changes.

Race-day weather

Late February is often cool, but Gulf humidity, warmth, rain, or wind can arrive. The flat profile offers little shelter when conditions turn breezy.

Past Woodlands Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2027Saturday, February 27, 2027Upcoming
2026Date TBD

The Woodlands Marathon FAQ

When is The Woodlands Marathon?

The 2027 Woodlands Marathon is on Saturday, February 27, 2027.

Is The Woodlands Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. The Woodlands 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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