Sun, Aug 1, 2027

Heatwave Half Marathon5K/10K - Houston

Houston, TX

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026

50m1 Mile5K10KHalf Marathon

Heatwave Half Marathon5K/10K - Houston 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K Results · 2026

200finishers

18:12winner

34:36median

1:14:49cutoff

Top 3: Thomas Avery (18:12) · Toben Edney (18:51) · Cooper Richmond (19:14)

10K Results · 2026

94finishers

38:09winner

1:06:41median

1:59:45cutoff

Top 3: Noah Ramby (38:09) · William Mauz (39:35) · Kathia Rambach (42:19)

Half Marathon Results · 2026

90finishers

1:31:08winner

2:11:25median

3:24:50cutoff

Top 3: JOSE IGNACIO GARCIA DE ALBIZU RUIZ (1:31:08) · Joseph Ontiveros (1:38:04) · Makai Martin (1:38:53)

The Heatwave Half Marathon5K/10K - Houston has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

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Distances & Start Times

50m8/1/2027 07:00$17

1 Mile8/1/2027 07:00$22

5K8/1/2027 07:00$33

10K8/1/2027 07:00$33

13.1 Miles8/1/2027 07:00$55

Virtual Race8/1/2027 07:00$42

Volunteer Then Run8/1/2027 07:00$17

13.1 Miles8/1/2027 07:00Free

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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Heatwave Half Marathon5K/10K - Houston

Will I finish last at the Heatwave Half Marathon5K/10K - Houston?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 34:36, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:14:49, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Heatwave Half Marathon5K/10K - Houston a good first 5K?

A field of 200 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Heatwave Half Marathon5K/10K - Houston?

The 5K winner ran 18:12 while the median finisher took 34:36. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

Where can I train for the Heatwave Half Marathon5K/10K - Houston?

Join a local run club. Houston Striders, In Flight Running, Houston Harriers and others in Houston welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.

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