Fri, Jan 1, 2027

Houston Resolution Run

Houston, TX

Opens Sep 1, 2026Annual since at least 2023
12.3 Miles5K10K1 Mile

Entry is $29.99 now and rises to $34.99 after Sep 14, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.00.

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About the Houston Resolution Run

The course runs along Texas Avenue and Memorial Drive out and back on a flat stretch of road through downtown. Shorter distance runners turn around earlier; those doing the longer option loop the whole stretch again. The route is open and exposed, with the city skyline visible as you head west.

Street parking downtown is free on race weekends, and paid garages are nearby if you need them. Packet pickup happens at a Sun & Ski Sports location on Westheimer in the days before the race, with a shorter window at Fish Plaza on race morning.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

366finishers
17:17winner
36:38median
1:19:22cutoff

Top 3: Hayden Lightfoot (17:17) · Jonathan Stern (17:20) · Raphael Lemenager-Maitre (17:58)

6.2 Miles · 2025 results

153finishers
37:02winner
1:06:39median
1:52:04cutoff

Top 3: George Sifuentes (37:02) · Jesus Castan (41:41) · Nick Mai (41:57)

12.3 Miles · 2025 results

68finishers
1:23:39winner
2:05:14median
3:00:04cutoff

Top 3: Xavier Martinez (1:23:39) · Haris Dunic (1:26:43) · Abbie Artley (1:35:06)

1 Miles · 2025 results

20finishers
6:03winner
12:36median
21:19cutoff

Top 3: Daylen Hayton (6:03) · James Sifuentes (9:16) · C. Simental (10:16)

The Houston Resolution Run has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

12.3 Miles1/1/2027 09:00$65
3.1 Miles1/1/2027 09:00$45
6.2 Miles1/1/2027 09:00$65
1 Mile1/1/2027 11:00$30
3.1 Miles1/1/2027 00:00$35

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Common Questions About the Houston Resolution Run

Will I finish last at the Houston Resolution Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 36:38, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:19:22, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Houston Resolution Run a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 366 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Houston Resolution Run?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:17 while the median finisher took 36:38. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

Where can I train for the Houston Resolution Run?

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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