Event Roundup: Houston Marathon Weekend Edition

Houstonians are lacing up for the 53rd Houston Marathon this Sunday, but that's not all - the SALE takes place today and tomorrow, plus Spring Valley Village Snow Day, and more.  

Chevron Houston Marathon Race Weekend

This weekend is the 53rd Houston Marathon! All races, including charity entries, are officially sold out. Runners can pick up their packets starting today. Even if you aren’t racing, this race weekend is packed full of fun activities and cheering locations.

This year, you can livestream the Houston Marathon on ABC13, WatchESPN, and YouTube, and follow along with any runners you know using the Chevron Houston Marathon app. (Photo courtesy of Chevron Houston Marathon)

We Are Houston 5K presented by Aramco and Chevron
Saturday, Jan. 10
6:30 a.m.
Start at McKinney St & Crawford St
6:30 a.m. 5K Race Day Packet Pick-Up Opens
7:50 a.m. Wheelchair & Handcycle Start
8 a.m. Start

Chevron Houston Marathon & Aramco Houston Half Marathon
Sunday, January 11, 6:30 a.m.
Start at Congress Avenue and Fannin Street
6:35 a.m. Marathon & Half Marathon Wheelchair & Handcycle Division
6:45 a.m. Aramco Houston Half Marathon Elite Field
6:55 a.m. Chevron Houston Marathon Elite Field
6:55 a.m. Marathon & Half Marathon Open Field

RunFest Post-Race Party
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026: 7 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026: 6 a.m. –3 p.m.
Discovery Green, Jones Lawn
After crossing the finish line at the Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon, and We Are Houston 5K, celebrate your accomplishment with friends, family and runners alike at RunFest presented by Michelob Ultra! RunFest presented by Michelob Ultra will be held in the Jones Lawn at Discovery Green following each race. This festive atmosphere is a great place to meet up with friends and family, hang out, and relax after the race. With a variety of vendors representing the Houston area, RunFest will be the perfect place for you and your family to celebrate crossing the finish line.

Cheer Stations:

• Memorial Park Scream Tunnel
  • Sun., Jan. 11, starting at 6:30 a.m.
  • Memorial Park South Tunnel
  • Cheer on Chevron Houston Marathon runners as they tackle the course and make their way through the Park’s Kinder Land Bridge tunnels. Lawn chairs and handheld signs are welcomed and encouraged! Click here for race day driving directions to Kinder Land Bridge tunnels.
• For a full list of Hoopla cheering stations for each mile, click here.

Team 27

Cheering for Team 27
The marathon team, with more than 150 members, is raising funds for the Heaven’s 27 Foundation, established to support the individual foundations honoring the lives of the 27 Camp Mystic campers and counselors lost in the July 4th Hill Country floods. They will have two official cheer stations, and everyone is invited to join and cheer them on. There will be a post-race gathering at Wakefield Crowbar on Sunday, 2-5 p.m., including food, drinks, and outdoor fun for the whole family. Wakefield Crowbar is donating 20 percent of all proceeds to Heaven’s 27 Foundation. 

Follow Team 27 on Instagram at @Team27HTX for updates. 

• Team 27 Cheer Locations:
  • Mile 5.5 (Half Marathon) — Tootsie’s
  • Mile 17 (Full Marathon) — corner of Bayou Glen Rd. & Chimney Rock Rd. (west side of Chimney Rock)
• Team 27 Post-Race Party: Come join Team 27 at Wakefield Crowbar for a post-race hangout on Sunday, 2-5 p.m. Wakefield Crowbar is donating 20 percent of all proceeds to Heaven’s 27 Foundation. Food, drinks, outdoor fun, volleyball, and good company. Everyone is welcome whether you raced or not!

How to Watch: Tune in to ABC13 from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. to catch live coverage of the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon, and then again at 10:35 p.m. to see a race day recap special. Watch the live broadcast here. Streaming of the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon will be available via ABC13 and WatchESPN. Download the Chevron Houston Marathon app and track runners here.  

More events

This annual two-day shopping event features over 50 of Houston's most loved boutiques in one location, offering merchandise at discounted prices. Proceeds from this event will be used to fund pediatric cancer research at Texas Children's Cancer Hospital. (Photo: Bonner Rhoden)

The SALE 
Fri. and Sat., Jan. 9-10 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Bayou City Event Center
$43.75 presale, $50 at door
The Sale is Houston’s most exciting boutique shopping experience. This unique three-day shopping event features 50+ premier boutiques at one location with drastically discounted merchandise. Proceeds from the 2026 event benefit pediatric cancer research at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center.

Spring Valley Village Snow Day 2026
Sat., Jan. 10, 2-4 p.m.
City Park
The City of Spring Valley Village invites residents to enjoy its annual Snow Day on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the City Park. Snow Day offers a snowy hill for sledding and a dedicated snow play area where children can build snow angels and snowmen, and enjoy the snow. This event is geared toward children, with activities best suited for younger participants. Parents and guardians are encouraged to supervise children to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. The City will provide a limited number of sleds for shared use. Residents are welcome to bring their own sleds. Parking will be available in the City Hall parking lot. Please note that in the event of inclement weather or unsafe conditions, the event may be modified, postponed, or canceled. Any changes will be communicated through the City’s official communication channels.

A winter-style twist on a classic: enjoy the Discovery Green Ice Rink in a smashing new way with Bumper Cars on Ice, starting Friday, Jan. 2. (Photo courtesy of Discovery Green).

Bumper Cars on Ice at Discovery Green
Fri., Jan. 2 through Feb. 16.
Fridays 6-11 p.m.
Sunday 6-8 p.m.
Tickets are $20 plus tax for a seven-minute ride. Children must be taller than 42 inches to ride.
Bumper Cars on Ice offers visitors the opportunity to slip, slide, spin, and crash across the ice from January 2 through February 16, 2026. This playful twist on a classic amusement ride is open to children and adults, with no license or prior experience required, and tickets are $20 plus tax. Height requirements apply for riders. 

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