Rodeo Run
The Lowdown
Rodeo Run is a 10K and 5K road race held in downtown Houston, Texas, each February as the kickoff event for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Presented by ConocoPhillips, the race has been a Houston tradition since 1988 and runs on the morning of the Downtown Rodeo Parade. The 10K starts at the corner of Walker and Bagby, climbs about a mile over the Elysian Viaduct north of downtown, and finishes on Allen Parkway near Eleanor Tinsley Park; the 5K stays flat along downtown streets. A wheelchair division starts first, followed by a fast-corral 5K/10K wave and then the main 10K field. Finishers receive a bib with a timing chip, a performance shirt, and a finisher medal, and the morning ends with a post-race party featuring food, live music, and Texas hospitality near Buffalo Bayou. Entry fees benefit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund. The 2026 edition sold out; the 2027 race is set for February 27, 2027, with registration not yet open as of September 2026.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Large field
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Excellent spectator turnout
Elysian Viaduct
Allen Parkway
Eleanor Tinsley Park
Buffalo Bayou
Downtown Houston skyline
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Houston, TX, United States
US
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Eligibility
- Open to runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes of all ages
- Wheelchair participants register in a dedicated wheelchair division
Required Documents
- Photo ID recommended at in-person packet pickup
Entry Methods
- Online registration via RunSignUp
- In-person packet pickup at a local Kroger and on race morning
- Optional mail-out packet for an additional fee
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Entry fees are generally non-refundable per Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo policy; confirm current terms on the official registration page before entering
Wave start times: 10K wheelchair 9:00 a.m., 5K/10K Corral A and main 10K 9:10 a.m., 5K 9:35 a.m.
Race precedes the Downtown Rodeo Parade later that morning
Proceeds benefit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund
Distinct from the Chevron Houston Marathon, a separate January event in Houston
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