Marathon
A fast, flat
Boston qualifier.
A proven Boston-qualifying course with a flat profile, big-race energy and a finish on The Woodlands Waterway.
The Keating Auto Group Woodlands Marathon is the fastest course in Texas on average and ranks among the country’s fastest marathon courses. Nearly 11% of registered runners qualify for Boston.
The route moves through Town Center and The Woodlands community, where friends, family and neighborhood cheer zones bring the course to life. Across race weekend, nearly 7,000 runners join the celebration.
Participants can also support local causes through the Charity Challenge. More than $1.2 million has been raised and donated to charitable organizations and volunteer groups.
Course map
& elevation.
A flat, spectator-friendly tour of The Woodlands—starting beside Town Green Park and finishing on the scenic Waterway.
Start
Lake Robbins Drive, in front of Town Green Park and Market Street.
Run
Through Town Center and The Woodlands community on a mostly flat course.
Finish
Cross the line on The Woodlands Waterway, surrounded by race-day energy.
Start line
& corrals.
Both marathon corrals feed the 6:50 a.m. start. Arrive early and be inside your assigned corral before it closes.
Corral A closes
Anyone arriving afterward will move to Corral B.
Marathon begins
Elite athletes and athletes with disabilities are directed to the start line.
Corral B & start close
No marathon athlete may start after this time.
Corral A runners may move back to Corral B. Corral B runners cannot move up to Corral A. Every athlete must enter their designated—or a later—corral before proceeding to the start.
On-course
support.
Hydration, medical help, pacing and restrooms are positioned throughout the course so you can stay focused on your race.
Hydration & nutrition
Water and Gatorade approximately every 1.5 miles, beginning near mile 2. The final marathon water stop is just past mile 24.
Medical aid
Medical stations are located around each water stop along the course.
Portable restrooms
Available near miles 4, 7.5, 10, 14, 17 and 20.5.
Pace teams
Experienced pacers support a wide range of finish goals, including many Boston qualifying standards.
Explore pace teams →Cross the finish by 1:30 p.m. to receive an official time and place.
Time limits
& cutoffs.
Marathon participants must maintain a minimum pace of 14:30 per mile throughout the course. Athletes running slower than the minimum pace at mile 2 will be directed to a SAG vehicle.
All streets reopen to normal traffic by 2:00 p.m. Anyone who declines SAG must leave the course and move out of the roadway.
Marathon
FAQs.
Where are the start and finish?+
The marathon starts on Lake Robbins Drive in front of Town Green Park and Market Street. The finish line is on The Woodlands Waterway.
Can I change corrals?+
You may move from Corral A back to Corral B to run with friends or family, but you may not move from Corral B up to Corral A.
What is available at water stops?+
Water and Gatorade are stationed approximately every 1.5 miles, beginning near mile 2.
How do pace teams work?+
Experienced pacers help registered marathon and half-marathon runners pursue specific finish times. Participation is free. Visit the pace-team page for target groups and more information.
