Race Overview

Sugar Land Half Marathon · 10K · Mile

Race Overview

One race morning, three distances and a fast, welcoming course through Sugar Land. Choose the Half Marathon, 10K or Mile and finish at Smart Financial Centre with your medal, your people and a celebration waiting.

Race Date Sunday, October 11, 2026
Start & Finish Smart Financial Centre
Race Distances Half Marathon · 10K · Mile
Field Limit 2,500 Participants

A beautiful Sugar Land course built for a fast day

The Houston Methodist Sugar Land Half Marathon, 10K & Mile brings runners together for a scenic road race with convenient parking, a streamlined start and finish, stocked course support and a family-friendly post-race celebration. Whether you are taking on your first long-distance event, chasing a personal best or running with family, there is a start line for you.

One race morning. Three ways to run.

Every distance shares the same welcoming venue and finish-line energy. Choose your challenge, review the details and make race day your own.

Runners crossing the Sugar Land Half Marathon starting line

The signature distance

Half Marathon

13.1 Miles · 7:00 AM Start

Run a flat, fast true loop through Sugar Land with almost all right turns, plentiful course support and a clean, direct finish behind Smart Financial Centre.

  • Approx. 33 ft Elevation Gain
  • 16:00/Mile Pace Requirement
  • Pace Team
  • AWD Divisions
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The Sugar Land 10K starting in the daylight

Run or walk

10K

6.2 Miles · 7:30 AM Start

Take on the same flat, fast race-day atmosphere over 6.2 miles. The updated loop removes the former parking-lot out-and-back and brings runners into the same energetic finish celebration.

  • Run or Walk
  • True Loop Course
  • Three Energy Stations
  • AWD Divisions
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A young runner enjoying the Sugar Land kids race

For runners of all ages

The Mile & Kids Half

1 Mile · 10:00 AM Start

Run one mile around Smart Financial Centre, or help a young runner complete the Kids Half by logging 12.1 training miles before race day and finishing the final mile with the community.

  • All Ages
  • Parents May Join Children Free
  • Kids Half Ages 6–13
  • Finisher Medal
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What to expect

A well-supported race experience from arrival through the finish celebration.

Easy Arrival & Exit

Plentiful parking and an updated finish route keep all parking areas accessible after the start.

Flat, Fast Courses

The Half Marathon and 10K feature true loops and approximately 33 feet of total elevation gain.

On-Course Support

Hydration, Gatorade, gels, ice, restrooms, medical coverage and cheer stations support runners.

A Finish Worth Celebrating

Cross the line for your medal, then enjoy food, drinks, music, awards and family-friendly fun.

Ready to plan your race?

Choose your distance, review pricing and awards, explore the course maps and get ready to run Sugar Land.