Sat, May 15, 2027

The Wiener Run - Houston

Houston, TX

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026
50m1 Mile5K10KHalf Marathon

About the Wiener Run - Houston

The Wiener Run takes place at Oyster Creek Park in Cypress, with several distance options covering the park's grounds. The timed distances draw a proper race crowd, while the short untimed option and a kids dash keep it open to families. A live DJ calls finishers by name as they cross, and the overall vibe leans more backyard cookout than starting-line nerves.

Packet pickup happens race morning at the registration tent, closing shortly before the start. After you finish, there are hot dogs and drinks at the finish line, and awards go out at the registration tent as results come in. The organizer runs multiple events around the area, so the crew is practiced and the production feels polished.

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The Wiener Run - Houston 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 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.

5K Results · 2026

305finishers
17:45winner
41:02median
1:49:53cutoff

Top 3: JP Machemehl (17:45) · Katie Jones (19:43) · Andrew Yauw (21:33)

10K Results · 2026

96finishers
30:33winner
1:05:12median
2:06:28cutoff

Top 3: Adrian Vela (30:33) · Stephanie Navarro (34:47) · Alana Kloth (35:59)

1 Miles Results · 2026

27finishers
7:49winner
16:06median
1:01:24cutoff

Top 3: T. Roe (7:49) · P. Roe (8:42) · J. Morgan (8:51)

The Wiener Run - Houston has been held every year since at least 2026. 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 23, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

50m5/15/2027 07:55$15
1 Mile5/15/2027 08:00$30
3.11 Miles5/15/2027 08:00$35
6.22 Miles5/15/2027 08:00$35
3.11 Miles5/15/2027 08:00$30
13.1 Miles5/15/2027 08:00$50

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Common Questions About the The Wiener Run - Houston

Will I finish last at the Wiener Run - Houston?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.11 Miles field finished slower than 41:02, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:49:53, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Wiener Run - Houston a good first 3.11 Miles?

A field of 305 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 Wiener Run - Houston?

The 3.11 Miles winner ran 17:45 while the median finisher took 41:02. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

Where can I train for the Wiener Run - 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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