Sat, Mar 6, 2027

Rodeo Stampede - Houston

Houston, TX

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025
50m1 Mile5K6.55 MilesHalf Marathon

About the Rodeo Stampede - Houston

The course runs through parks and greenbelts in Houston, so the surroundings feel green and open rather than urban. Several distance options mean the field is a mix of people chasing a personal best and others out for the experience. The western theme runs all the way through, from the costume contest judged by crowd noise to a Bigfoot character roaming the start and finish area.

The finish area has a rally tent with snacks and refreshments, a DJ announcing every finisher by name, and live awards for overall and age group winners. A kids dash is part of the morning, with its own finish-line moment. Water is available at stations out on the course.

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Rodeo Stampede - Houston 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

253finishers
22:02winner
39:38median
1:05:59cutoff

Top 3: Rayne Dye (22:02) · Isaac Robertson (22:04) · Patrick Haynes (22:06)

Half Marathon Results · 2026

152finishers
1:27:43winner
2:17:43median
3:34:33cutoff

Top 3: Satoshi Nomoto (1:27:43) · Gina Goodgame (1:31:02) · Geovani Irineo (1:32:33)

6.55 Miles Results · 2026

139finishers
44:41winner
1:12:25median
1:45:55cutoff

Top 3: Jason Semien (44:41) · Armando Marrufo (46:38) · RaShann Dudley (46:58)

1 Miles Results · 2026

21finishers
7:00winner
10:28median
22:33cutoff

Top 3: H. Richardson (7:00) · N. Deveau (8:03) · S. Dye (8:25)

The Rodeo Stampede - 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.

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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

50m3/6/2027 07:55$15
1 Mile3/6/2027 08:00$30
3.11 Miles3/6/2027 08:00$35
6.55 Miles3/6/2027 08:00$35
13.1 Miles3/6/2027 08:00$49
3.11 Miles3/6/2027 08:00$30
13.1 Miles3/6/2027 08:00$50

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Common Questions About the Rodeo Stampede - Houston

Will I finish last at the Rodeo Stampede - Houston?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.11 Miles field finished slower than 39:38, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:05:59, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Rodeo Stampede - Houston a good first 3.11 Miles?

A field of 253 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 Rodeo Stampede - Houston?

The 3.11 Miles winner ran 22:02 while the median finisher took 39:38. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

Where can I train for the Rodeo Stampede - 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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