Cypress Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Cypress Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston Methodist takes place in Cypress, TX on November 9, 2025. The event is part of the Run Houston! Fall Haul race series and includes both in-person and virtual options. Distances offered include:
- Half Marathon
- 5K (timed)
- 5K - Untimed
- Kid’s K / Kid’s 1K
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual 5K
- Virtual Kid’s 1K
The race is chip-timed and USATF certified. Finisher medals are awarded to every participant in the half marathon, 5K and Kid’s K. Winner medals are given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group and overall. Pacers will be available with a range of advertised target finish times. Race merchandise is offered as a runner’s choice between a unisex event shirt or a lightweight pullover.
Logistics and services
The start/finish location is listed at 13550 Woods-Spillane Blvd., Cypress, TX 77429. Free parking for athletes and spectators is available in three main lots around Cypress Woods High School. Packet pickup options include mail delivery (fee), two-day pre-race pickup at Fleet Feet Vintage Park (122 Vintage Park Blvd Ste. B, Houston, TX 77070), or event-morning pickup (not recommended). Virtual-run gear is typically mailed 1-4 days before race day.
Course time limits are 1 hour 30 minutes for the 5K and 3 hours 30 minutes for the half marathon. Live participant tracking is supported via the RaceJoy app. There is no gear check on site. Headphones are allowed but not recommended; strollers are permitted for walkers and joggers only. All participants must sign an online waiver. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.