Sun, Oct 11, 2026

Space City 10 Miler and 5k

Houston, TX

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

10 Miles5K

Entry is $40 now and rises to $45 after Aug 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Space City 10 Miler and 5k

The course runs a single loop through the Clear Lake area, starting and finishing on a university campus. It is a certified route, so those chasing a personal best will find the conditions fair. The terrain reads as road racing through a waterside neighborhood, which keeps it scenic without being technical.

Packet pickup runs the two days before the race at a pair of local running stores, with a shorter window on race morning for those who could not make it earlier. The start area is on campus, so there is a clear gathering point before the gun.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

10 Miles · 2025 results

313finishers

50:51winner

1:32:04median

2:55:16cutoff

Top 3: Fernando Cervantes Caudillo (50:51) · Eli Karg (53:20) · Jonathan Robbins (53:43)

The Space City 10 Miler and 5k has been held every year since at least 2024. 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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

10 Miles10/11/2026 07:00$60

5K10/11/2026 07:15$40

10 Miles10/11/2026 07:00$90

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Common Questions About the Space City 10 Miler and 5k

Will I finish last at the Space City 10 Miler and 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 10 Miles field finished slower than 1:32:04, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:55:16, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Space City 10 Miler and 5k a good first 10 Miles?

A field of 313 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 10 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Space City 10 Miler and 5k?

The 10 Miles winner ran 50:51 while the median finisher took 1:32:04. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

Where can I train for the Space City 10 Miler and 5k?

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.