Houston Marathon

Houston, TX, USA · January 8, 2027
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Race Day Weather

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50°at start
61° high
Breezy
Dry

Cool conditions, steady pace

Runners will face a temperature rise from 50°F to 61°F, with average humidity at 66% and a dew point of 43°F. Winds will come from the S at 10 mph, with gusts up to 23 mph. With these cool and stable conditions, maintaining a steady pace will be beneficial throughout the race.

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Race Info

The Houston Marathon is an annual marathon usually held every January in Houston, Texas, United States, since 1972. With thousands of runners and spectators, it is the largest single day sporting event in the city. It is run concurrently with a half marathon and a 5 km race. The 2007 race included the first-ever satellite running of the event, run simultaneously in Fallujah, Iraq. Wikipedia

FAQ

When is the 2027 Houston Marathon?

The 2027 Houston Marathon will be held on Friday January 8, 2027.

Is the Houston Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Houston Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Houston Marathon?

The time limit for the Houston Marathon is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Houston Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 61°F and a low of 50°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 27 years of data
Avg Temp
60°F
L:46° H:60°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
11%
3 of 27 yrs
Wind10mph
Dew38°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026
clear-day
43°/60°-
8
2025
clear-day
31°/40°-
5
2024
clear-day
38°/47°-
7
2023
cloudy
59°/72°-
7
2022
clear-day
36°/51°-
7
2020
clear-day
45°/57°-
7
2019
clear-day
32°/49°-
7
2018
clear-day
36°/53°-
8
2017
fog
65°/75°Light
7
2016
clear-day
39°/55°-
8
2015
clear-day
51°/69°-
8
2014
clear-day
52°/67°-
8
2013
rain
41°/46°Light
5
2012
clear-day
47°/68°-
8
2011
rain
63°/67°Light
8
2010
clear-day
28°/40°-
7
2009
clear-day
56°/69°-
8
2008
partly-cloudy-day
48°/63°-
8
2007
cloudy
54°/71°-
8
2006
partly-cloudy-day
52°/71°-
8
2005
clear-day
40°/54°-
7
2004
partly-cloudy-day
49°/52°-
8
2003
partly-cloudy-day
32°/61°-
8
2002
partly-cloudy-day
38°/54°-
8
2001
partly-cloudy-day
50°/65°-
9
2000
partly-cloudy-day
55°/75°-
8
1999
partly-cloudy-day
64°/77°-
7