2024 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K Race
Come join Team Bee Abled in the 2024 Houston Half Marathon & 10K! Fast, Flat (mostly), and Philanthropic: the Houston Half Marathon & 10k is presented by the Houston Striders, a 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on community wellness and charitable outreach.
This race is super fun and will take place on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Sam Houston Park. Wheelers will be allowed on both the Half Marathon (13.1 miles) and 10K (6.2 miles)!
ATHLETES: If you wish to participate in the half marathon or 10K, please RSVP in Luma so we can get you registered.
GUIDES: If you wish to be a walking, running, or bike guide, please RSVP in Luma so we can get you registered.
VOLUNTEERS: If you wish to volunteer with other various tasks in the tent area, please RSVP in Luma.
DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 27, 2024
o by 5:50 AM – Arrival time
o 6:50 AM – Handcycle Houston Half Marathon Start
o 7:00 AM – Half Marathon Start (foot race)
o 7:30 AM – 10K Start
With road closures and expected traffic congestion, please plan accordingly.
*** Please arrive at least one hour prior to your event. We will have our Bee Abled (blue) tent set up close to the start/finish line. Same location as last year.***
PACKET PICK-UP/EXPO: Bee Abled will be picking up packets for those registered with us.
There will be a health fair during packet pick up! They have not announced the dates and time yet, but you can attend the health fair, if you wish. The Health Fair will have various booths for no-cost health screenings from the staff at: UTHealth Houston, 6500 West Loop South, Bellaire, TX 77401. As a reminder, there is NO Race Day packet pickup.
SAFETY RULES: Houston Half Marathon rules for wheelers
The use of headphones is strongly discouraged. (For ALL participants)
All wheelers must wear a hard-shelled helmet at all times while on the racecourse.
No drafting, tailgating, or otherwise unsportsmanlike behavior will be allowed.
Please always be cognizant of foot runners around you. Maintain control of your chair, especially when going downhill and especially in crowds. Reckless behavior can get you and others hurt.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: https://houstonhalf.com/
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask us.