The Woodlands Marathon

The Woodlands Marathon spreads across two weekends in The Woodlands, Texas. The 5K starts at 7:30 a.m. and the 2K family fun run and walk at 9:00 a.m. on February 20, 2027, then the marathon (26.2 miles) and half marathon (13.1 miles) go off at 6:50 a.m. and the 10K at 7:00 a.m. on February 27. The flat route runs through downtown and the surrounding community and finishes along the scenic Waterway, and the Charity Challenge lets entrants raise money while they race.

Billed as one of the fastest courses in Texas and a Boston qualifier, the marathon is aimed squarely at runners with a time on their mind. If a BQ is the goal, an 18-week build with weekly long runs and regular marathon-pace work is the honest minimum. The half and 10K on the same course suit anyone who wants the flat profile without the marathon commitment.