The Woodlands Marathon
The Lowdown
The Woodlands Marathon returns to The Woodlands, Texas — just north of Houston — for its 16th annual running on February 27, 2027. Runners start and finish at Town Green Park, tackling a flat, fast loop through Town Center before finishing along the scenic Woodlands Waterway. Ranked among the fastest courses in the country, it is a strong Boston qualifier, sending roughly 100 runners to Boston each year. Beyond the marathon, the event offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 2K run/walk, marathon and half marathon relays, and virtual options, with total participation capped at 8,000 across all distances. Marathon and half marathon start at 6:55 AM, and the course closes at 1:30 PM (a 14:30-minute-per-mile pace requirement). No title sponsor is currently attached to the race.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Large field
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Moderate spectator support
Boston Qualifier
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Town Green Park
Town Center
The Woodlands Waterway
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380
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Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Marathon: minimum age 16 by race day (younger athletes may request special permission)
- Half Marathon: minimum age 9 by race day (younger participants may request approval)
Entry Methods
- Online registration via Race Roster
- No race-morning packet pickup unless purchased in advance during registration
All streets must reopen to traffic by 2:00 PM; all participants must cross the finish line by 1:30 PM at a minimum pace of 14:30 per mile
Water stations begin at Mile 2 for marathoners, then roughly every 1.5 miles, alternating Gatorade Endurance and water
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