5K EVENT INFO

SAT, FEBRUARY 21, 2026

The Woodlands Marathon will host The Woodlands 5k Run. Individuals are invited to run or walk the 5K course that will traverse the streets of Town Center and return to the finish line. The event will finish on the Waterway in front of cheering spectators.

START TIMES (estimated):

5k Run – Saturday, February 22nd – 7:30am

The 5k starting line is located on The Woodlands Waterway. All 5k athletes must be at the starting line at 7:20am.
NOTE: 2k Run starts at 9am. The marathon, half marathon and 10K are the following week on March 1st.

ENTRY FEE

5K (RACE DATE: FEB 22th)

REGISTRATION FEES

PROCESSING FEES are not included ($4-$8 average).
Entry is non-transferable and non-refundable.
Race entry may be switched to another race distance for a $10 admin fee until 2/16/25 and any difference in fees if moving up in distance. Please email registration@thewoodlandsmarathon.com if you would like to switch races.

*Registration is currently set to close at 1,200 participants for the 5k.
*Subject to change

PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION: CLICK HERE

PARKING - CLICK HERE

ATHLETE BENEFITS

Official 5K Run Shirt
Custom bib number with name – registered by January 15th.
Commemorative finisher’s medal
Access to Post Race Party
Safe and closed course
Photo proofs crossing the finish line

AGE REQUIREMENT

All participants must be 6 years of age by February 22, 2025 Athletes younger than 6 years of age will need a parent request to participate in the 5K Run. Upon review the Race Director may grant approval.

AWARDS:

The Woodlands Marathon will recognize the following place finishers during the awards ceremony during the Post Race Finish Festival.

Male and Female Overall
Masters Male and Female Overall
3 Deep in each Age Group
Ages 7 and under (Male and Female)
Ages 8-9 (Male and Female)
Ages 10-14 (Male and Female)
Ages 15-19 (Male and Female)
Ages 20-24 (Male and Female)
Ages 25-29 (Male and Female)
Ages 30-34 (Male and Female)
Ages 35-39 (Male and Female)
Ages 40-44 (Male and Female)
Ages 45-49 (Male and Female)
Ages 50-54 (Male and Female)
Ages 55-59 (Male and Female)
Ages 60-64 (Male and Female)
Ages 65-69 (Male and Female)
Ages 70-74 (Male and Female)
Ages 75+ (Male and Female)

AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED – The Awards Ceremony has been scheduled well in advance and in order to collect your award a runner must attend the ceremony or have someone pick it up at the Awards Ceremony. NO EXCEPTIONS