Take a Hike

These Houston Trails Promise Beauty and Adventure

You’ve stretched out your hammies, leashed up your good dogs, and are ready to crank out the mileage. But where to?

08/30/2023 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Ready, Set, Jingle!

It’s Jingle Bell Fun at These 4 Holiday Runs

A long-distance run is a great way to warm up your body this winter.

11/21/2022 By Jessica Lodge

TROT YOUR STUFF(ING)

6 Turkey Trots Happening in Houston This Thanksgiving

How about a quick marathon before you sit down for your holiday meal?

11/10/2022 By Claire Anderson

Biceps & Booze

Urban South-HTX Brings Back Get Fit Thursdays

Workout and congratulatory beer? Sign us up.

01/13/2022 By Danielle Wright

On Your Marks

Bayleigh Minor Keeps Family Legacy Alive at the AAU Junior Olympics

Minor received gold, silver and bronze medals at the tournament.

08/26/2021 By Carolina Larracilla and Shelby Stewart

H-Town Running

Can You Keep up with Katy's 50k Record Holder?

Try to stay with ultra-marathoner Calum Neff during the Wings for Life run on May 9.

04/21/2021 By Gwendolyn Knapp

clutch city

The Best Running Gear to Get You Ready for Race Day

Log those miles for the Chevron Houston Marathon—and beyond—in style.

01/13/2021 Edited by Gwendolyn Knapp

You Got This

How to Make it Through a 26.2-Mile Run Alone in Houston

You registered. You trained. You will make it through the 2021 virtual Houston Marathon.

01/12/2021 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Ice House

How Many Bananas Does It Take to Refuel Houston Marathon Runners?

That answer and more in the 48th annual Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Half by the numbers.

12/27/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Year in Review

Your Favorite Outdoors Coverage of 2019

Running trails, a new BMX park, and asps gone wild (eek).

12/27/2019 Edited by Gwendolyn Knapp

Exciting Spring Branch Walking and Biking Trails Are on the Starting Blocks

The trails are one of many forward-thinking projects in the works in one of Houston’s fastest-growing areas.

10/03/2019 By Dorothy Puch Lillig

Fitness Friday

How Should You Train for Houston's Biggest Races?

An expert breaks it down.

09/27/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Walk for the dogs

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Sept. 6–8

Zines, ballet, and probably the shortest marathon you'll ever run.

09/05/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Happy Trails

Where to Run, Walk, and Bike in Houston Right Now

We’re currently sitting on more than 100 miles of paths and trails. And there’s more—a lot more—on the way. So, come on! Get out there and explore.

01/28/2019 Edited by Gwendolyn Knapp

Happy Trails

12 Ways to Upgrade Your Workout Gear

These products will help you hit the ground running.

01/28/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Happy Trails

5 Local Races Worth Running in 2019

Donuts and beaches can convince anyone to run a 5K, right?

01/28/2019 By Laura Furr Mericas

Happy Trails

9 Tips for New Runners, Bikers, and Walkers In Houston

And everyone else, really.

01/28/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Happy Trails

Find Your Pack at These Houston Running and Biking Clubs

Just about every day of the week, all across Houston, there's a running or biking club that's just your speed.

01/28/2019 By Laura Furr Mericas

vroom vroom

Where to Look Out for the Marathon Traffic This Sunday

These are the roads affected by the 2019 Chevron Houston Marathon.

01/17/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Fitness Friday

How One Houstonian Went from Dreading the Treadmill to Running a 10K

Here are some tips to hit the ground running.

11/30/2018 By Gabby Deleon