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Harvest Marathon Relay

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USNov 1, 202642.195km
Katie Haugland Brown · CC BY 2.0
Race date in 23 days
Nov 1, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Houston · 42.195km
Entry fee
$1,000Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Fri, October 30, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
Harvest Marathon Relay race photo
Katie Haugland Brown · CC BY 2.0
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Harvest Marathon Relay — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

It is a marathon relay in which local residents run together.

It's held with the idea of achieving as a team what no one could achieve alone.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Harvest Marathon Relay runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

2024 Harvest Marathon Relay

Harvest Marathon Relay

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Harvest Marathon Relay — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Large Group Team - $1000 group fee includes 25 registrations

Entry cost $1,000

until Oct 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Small Group Team - $500 group fee includes 10 registrations

Entry cost $500

until Oct 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Individual Team - $65 individual ($55 before October 1) fee up to 25 registrations

Entry cost $65

until Oct 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Competitive Team - $500 group fee for up to 10 registrations

Entry cost $500

until Oct 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About Competitive Team - $65 individual fee ($55 before October 1) for up to 10 registrations

Competitive Team - $65 individual fee ($55 before October 1) for up to 10 registrations

Entry cost $65

until Oct 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Harvest Marathon Relay course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
Time limit4 hours
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Collaborative teams 4 hours · competitive teams 3 hours

START

Wendel D. Ley Track and Holloway Field, Rice University, Houston, TX

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The race is a track relay held at Wendell D. Ley Track & Holloway Field at Rice University in Houston, Texas,

where participating teams complete the full 42.195km (26.2-mile) distance by running relay segments on the track.

Participation is divided into collaborative teams and competitive teams, with collaborative teams given a time limit of 4 hours and competitive teams 3 hours.

Typical race-season temperature: around 16°C (61°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Harvest Marathon Relay race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

The Harvest Marathon Relay in Houston distributes race packets by team.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startRice University — Wendel D.
  • IC cardMost runners should plan to drive or use rideshare (Uber/Lyft) — Houston's transit network is sparse and spread across a very car-oriented city. If you do ride METRORail or local bus, just tap a contactless Visa/Mastercard at the validator. Where to buy
  • Getting to the finishSame location — Rice University track (relay loops through the Rice · Hermann Park

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Rice University — Wendel D. Ley Track/Holloway Field, Houston, TX. METRORail Red Line 'Hermann Park/Rice University' station sits right at Rice's main entrance.

Collaborative teams start 7:00am, Competitive/World Record teams 8:00am, Sunday Nov 1, 2026. Specific parking-lot instructions are posted on the registration page; Red Line METRORail is a solid alternative to driving.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same location — Rice University track (relay loops through the Rice/Hermann Park/Museum District area).

Map

IC card

RideMETRO Fare Card

METRO RideStore locations, Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs), participating retailers, and the online RideStore (ridemetro.org); also manageable via the RideMETRO app. Works directly at the gates

Alternative: RideMETRO Day Pass $3.00 (single-ride fare is $1.25) — Only worth it if you'll take 3+ local bus/rail trips in one day — for a single trip or two, tapping a contactless bank card at $1.25/ride is cheaper. Houston retired its old METRO Q Fare Card and Q Mobile Ticketing app on April 5, 2026, replacing them with the new RideMETRO system.

RideMETRO validators accept contactless Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover, plus mobile wallets, directly on boarding (bus) or at station validators (rail) — no physical card required. Houston's rail/bus network only serves a limited downtown/central corridor, so it won't get most visitors to hotels, race expos, or suburban venues — factor rideshare cost into the trip budget.

Where to buy
Source · checked Aug 22, 2026Source · checked Aug 17, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Registration is done by team through RunSignup,

with several team configuration options including large teams, small teams, and individual entries.

Proceeds from the race go to the Houston Food Bank,

and it differs from a typical road race in that it's a relay format held on a university track rather than on city streets.

Times are local to Houston. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern Meditation Session

Meditation session in an underground reservoir · $21

View on GetYourGuide

Doubletree By Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites

Hotel · 1.1km

8.4/10(291)
View on Booking.com

Hotels near the Harvest Marathon Relay start line in Houston

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Doubletree By Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites

Hotel · 1.1km

8.4/10(291)
View on Booking.com

Extended Stay America Suites Houston Med Ctr Braeswood Bl

Hotel · 1.7km

6.3/10(871)
View on Booking.com

Extended Stay America Suites Houston Med Ctr Greenway Plaza

Hotel · 1.9km

6.1/10(351)
View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern Meditation Session

Meditation session in an underground reservoir · $21

View on GetYourGuide

Houston｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service from William P. Hobby Airport

$62

View on Klook

Houston car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings

Houston Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

Verified article matching, preliminary quote comparison reservation (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Reservation after price confirmation

View on GetTransfer

Houston Airport Pickup (Welcome)

Local driver pick-up, flight delay monitoring included (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Book after checking price

View on Welcome Pickups

Houston Museum of Natural Science Admission Ticket

$12

View on Klook

Houston Open-Top Double-Decker Bus City Tour

Houston city tour by open-top double-decker bus · $42

View on GetYourGuide

Private Transfer Between IAH Airport and Downtown

George Bush Airport ↔ Downtown Houston · $39

View on GetYourGuide

What to see in Houston after the race

Seeing Houston with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Houston Downtown & Mansions Half-Day Private Tour

$407

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Houston.

Total cost and budget for Harvest Marathon Relay

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Harvest Marathon Relay

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Houston runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Harvest Marathon Relay

FAQ
When does Harvest Marathon Relay 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, November 1, 2026 in Houston, TX, United States.

How much is the Harvest Marathon Relay 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $1,000.

What is the time limit for Harvest Marathon Relay 2026?

Collaborative teams 4 hours · competitive teams 3 hours.

What distances does Harvest Marathon Relay 2026 offer?

Marathon.

What time does Harvest Marathon Relay 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Harvest Marathon Relay 2026 start?

Wendel D. Ley Track and Holloway Field, Rice University, Houston, TX.

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