Sun, Sep 19, 2027

Heroes and Villains Half Marathon - Houston

Sugar Land, TX

Registration open
20 Yards1 Mile5K6.55 MilesHalf Marathon

About the Heroes and Villains Half Marathon - Houston

The course runs through Brazos River Park, so there is green space around you for most of the route. The race leans hard into its superhero and villain theme, and a good portion of the field shows up in costume. A costume contest happens just before the start, with prize packs for the best looks. The post-race area has a DJ, snacks, and an awards ceremony.

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Heroes and Villains Half Marathon - Houston 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

354finishers
21:13winner
39:14median
1:31:26cutoff

Top 3: Patrick Haynes (21:13) · Amanda Pierson (21:18) · Schuyler Smith (21:20)

6.55 Miles Results · 2026

143finishers
41:18winner
1:20:05median
2:01:37cutoff

Top 3: Cristina Maravilla (41:18) · JUAN HERNANDEZ (41:56) · Marilu Uriostegui (53:12)

Half Marathon Results · 2026

85finishers
1:37:28winner
2:46:25median
4:03:32cutoff

Top 3: Efrain De Lara (1:37:28) · Felix Casa del Valle (1:40:29) · Angel Musquiz (1:52:34)

1 Miles Results · 2026

71finishers
0:06winner
12:22median
1:22:02cutoff

Top 3: H. Richardson (0:06) · Otniel Mendez (8:12) · Walter Hall (9:08)

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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.

Distances & Start Times

20 Yards9/19/2027 06:55$15
1 Mile9/19/2027 07:00$30
3.11 Miles9/19/2027 07:00$35
6.55 Miles9/19/2027 07:00$35
13.1 Miles9/19/2027 07:00$49
3.11 Miles9/19/2027 07:00$30
13.1 Miles9/19/2027 07:00$50

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Common Questions About the Heroes and Villains Half Marathon - Houston

Will I finish last at the Heroes and Villains Half Marathon - Houston?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.11 Miles field finished slower than 39:14, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:31:26, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Heroes and Villains Half Marathon - Houston a good first 3.11 Miles?

A field of 354 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 3.11 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Heroes and Villains Half Marathon - Houston?

The 3.11 Miles winner ran 21:13 while the median finisher took 39:14. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

Where can I train for the Heroes and Villains Half Marathon - Houston?

Join a local run club. Fleet Feet Sugar Land Run Club and others in Sugar Land 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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