About the Legacy of Courage Half Marathon - Houston
Russ Poppe Family Park in Northwest Houston gives this race an unusual mix of surfaces: paved paths, crushed granite trails, shaded stretches under pine canopy, and winding bike trails through green space. The half marathon runs as an out-and-back repeated a couple of times, so you cover the same ground in passes, which means the scenery stays consistent but the legs feel every repeat.
Packet pickup runs race morning before the start, and the finish area has snacks, refreshments, a live DJ, and an awards ceremony on site. The park is set up for spectators, so friends and family have room to watch from multiple spots along the course.
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Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
3.11 Miles · 2026 results
81finishers
20:02winner
36:48median
1:08:42cutoff
Top 3: Dustin Tharp (20:02) · C. Morehouse (21:26) · B. Ritter (22:09)
13.1 Miles · 2026 results
60finishers
1:35:55winner
2:24:49median
3:44:28cutoff
Top 3: William Mauz (1:35:55) · Nicholas Blodgette (1:39:05) · Shae Griffing (1:43:08)
6.55 Miles · 2026 results
49finishers
54:34winner
1:20:25median
1:41:56cutoff
Top 3: Erin Boone (54:34) · Demesis Santiago (54:45) · Charlotte Webster (55:18)
1 Miles · 2026 results
16finishers
9:28winner
16:49median
43:48cutoff
Top 3: Otniel Mendez (9:28) · K. Flores (10:23) · Eduardo Lopez (12:01)
The Legacy of Courage Half Marathon - Houston has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
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 Sep 22, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
50m3/13/2027 07:55$15
1 Mile3/13/2027 08:00$30
3.11 Miles3/13/2027 08:00$35
6.55 Miles3/13/2027 08:00$35
13.1 Miles3/13/2027 08:00$49
3.11 Miles3/13/2027 08:00$30
13.1 Miles3/13/2027 08:00$50
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