The Woodlands Marathon

Registration is open to all until the field cap is reached. Sign up on the race website before spots run out. You can also participate through the Charity Challenge program if you prefer to run for a cause.

Yes, the course is USATF certified and qualifies for Boston entry. About one in nine finishers runs a BQ time, so the course is favorable but it still takes a strong effort.

The time limit is 6.5 hours, which gives most runners a comfortable window to finish.

It is a multi-loop course through the residential paths and roads of The Woodlands. Total elevation gain is minimal, making it one of the flatter marathon options in Texas.

Late February averages a low around the mid-40s and a high in the mid-60s. Conditions are often good for fast running, but humidity can be a factor even on cool days.

The race operates with a cap of a few thousand participants, keeping it mid-sized. Expect a friendly atmosphere without the congestion of a major city marathon.

The Woodlands is about 22 to 31 miles north of Houston. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is roughly 22 to 25 miles away, about a 30-minute drive. Many hotels in Town Center are within walking distance of the start and finish.