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Houston Marathon

Houston, TX, USA • January 11, 2026
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The Houston Marathon is an annual marathon usually held every January in Houston, Texas, United States, since 1972. With thousands of runners and spectators, it is the largest single day sporting event in the city. It is run concurrently with a half marathon and a 5 km race. The 2007 race included the first-ever satellite running of the event, run simultaneously in Fallujah, Iraq. Wikipedia

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When is the 2026 Houston Marathon?

The 2026 Houston Marathon will be held on Sunday January 11, 2026.

Is the Houston Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?

Yes, the Houston Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Houston Marathon?

The time limit for the Houston Marathon is 6 hours.

Historical Weather

Based on 26 years of data
Avg Temp
60°F
L:46°H:60°
RunScore
7
Conditions
Rain Freq
12%
3 of 26 yrs
Wind10mph
Dew39°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults

2025 Houston Marathon

Clearing in the afternoon.

2025
clear-day
31°/40°-
5

2024 Houston Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2024
clear-day
38°/47°-
7

2023 Houston Marathon

Cloudy skies throughout the day.

2023
cloudy
59°/72°-
7

2022 Houston Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2022
clear-day
36°/51°-
7

2020 Houston Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2020
clear-day
45°/57°-
7

2019 Houston Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2019
clear-day
32°/49°-
7

2018 Houston Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2018
clear-day
36°/53°-
8

2017 Houston Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain.

2017
fog
65°/75°Light
7

2016 Houston Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2016
clear-day
39°/55°-
8

2015 Houston Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2015
clear-day
51°/69°-
8

2014 Houston Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2014
clear-day
52°/67°-
8

2013 Houston Marathon

Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later.

2013
rain
41°/46°Light
5

2012 Houston Marathon

Becoming cloudy in the afternoon.

2012
clear-day
47°/68°-
8

2011 Houston Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon.

2011
rain
63°/67°Light
8

2010 Houston Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2010
clear-day
28°/40°-
7

2009 Houston Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2009
clear-day
56°/69°-
8

2008 Houston Marathon

Clearing in the afternoon.

2008
partly-cloudy-day
48°/63°-
8

2007 Houston Marathon

Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2007
cloudy
54°/71°-
8

2006 Houston Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2006
partly-cloudy-day
52°/71°-
8

2005 Houston Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2005
clear-day
40°/54°-
7

2004 Houston Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2004
partly-cloudy-day
49°/52°-
8

2003 Houston Marathon

Becoming cloudy in the afternoon.

2003
partly-cloudy-day
32°/61°-
8

2002 Houston Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2002
partly-cloudy-day
38°/54°-
8

2001 Houston Marathon

Cloudy skies throughout the day with early morning rain.

2001
partly-cloudy-day
50°/65°-
9

2000 Houston Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2000
partly-cloudy-day
55°/75°-
8

1999 Houston Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

1999
partly-cloudy-day
64°/77°-
7
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