Katy Half Marathon 2025 – Dates, Results, Timings, Street Closures & More!
Did you know, the Katy Half Marathon’s medals are unique, high-quality finisher medals, with a new design every year making it one of the collector’s favorites!
Howdy my awesome Texans!
Seems like Texas’ normal weather is returning back!
For those of y’all visiting Texas and thinkin’ that summer has started… well, this is just a trailer, a slight preview, a pre-heat, if you will, of what is to come during the Texas summers! 🔥
Anywho, the weather getting back to normal means it’s time for some outdoor activities! And for our those of us who love runnin’, I’ve got just the right thing to share that will have you up and runnin’! 😄
Today, I’m gonna share all about the Katy Half Marathon happening on February 8, 2025! Feel free to use the table of contents to navigate through the post. 🙌
Katy Half Marathon 2025 – In Brief
Katy Half Marathon 2025 will be happening this weekend on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Typhoon Texas Waterpark, Katy, Texas 77494 starting at 7:15 a.m.
The race will include other smaller distance races like a 5k along with a 1k for kids on the same day.
Read on to know all about the Katy Half Marathon 2025.
Katy Half Marathon 2025 – The 13.1 Mile Run
The 11th annual Katy Half Marathon will be happening on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the Typhoon Texas Waterpark, 555 Katy Fort Bend Rd., Katy, Houston, Texas 77494.
The Katy Half Marathon presented by Houston Methodist, is part of the Bayou half marathon series which is in turn a part of the Run Houston Race Series. The Run Houston Race Series is a select group of nine popular running events around Houston. Phew, that was a mouthful!
Run Houston Race Series
The Run Houston Race Series encourages runners to be a more fit version of themselves by challenging them to complete the races in its series. And completing a certain number of races overall or a certain number of races during certain group of months earns you an extra gear and a medal at the end of the race. Know more at txruns.
Runnin’ For A Cause
The Katy Half Marathon is partnering with Suarez Cares Inc.
Suarez Cares Inc. is a faith centered initiative by Dr.Laura suarez and her husband Tim suarez to provide pediatric therapy free of charge to as many children as possible at Laura suarez’s clinic – Local Pediatric Physical Therapy.
The free pediatric therapies will include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutritional care, hippotherapy, aquatic therapy, counseling services, and spiritual health, etc.
If you would like to donate click here, or y’all can also help in their labor of love by signing up using the code – SC10
By the way, did y’all know, since 2015, All Community Events & thousands of athletes have collectively raised over $570,000 for dozens of various local causes.
The Course Map
The 13.1 mile course of the Katy Half Marathon (USATF Certification: TX22004JH) is one of the most flat and fast courses you’ll ever find!
This makes it way easy to run, considering there are marathons out there with a whole lot of uphills to run.
Elevation Map
If you are an experienced runner eyeing for the first place or participating in the marathon for the first and choosing to walk more than run, this course is perfect for you. Although, do note y’all, the time limit to complete the half marathon is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Course route is entirely a paved road.
The Glycerin 21 is perfect for runners seeking super-soft cushioning for supreme comfort. Its broad platform is perfect for foot stability.The shoe optimized to be lightweight and durable.
Register
February 5, 2025 is the last day to register for the Katy Half Marathon online.
So, be quick and register now. If you complete a few other runs from the Run Houston Race Series, you’ll get additional medal and gear. Use code – SC10 to get 10% off while registering. It also supports Suarezcares in their mission to provide free therapy for kids.
All participants are required to sign an online waiver.
You can also do a last minute registration for the run on the race day.
Other Races Happening Along With Katy Half Marathon
5k (both timed and untimed) and 1k (both timed and untimed) for kids (12 and under) will be happening along with the Katy Half Marathon.
I have made another post for you on 5k if you wanna know all about the Katy 5k at Typhoon Texas Waterpark, Katy.
And the 1k for kids (12 and under) ,simply require you to sign up for the 1k and choose whether y’all want it to be a timed race or an untimed race. The kids will have to run around a designated place at the Typhoon Texas Waterpark. Their race will start at 9:45 a.m.
Not sure what an untimed race is? Click here to know about the special terms used in races and marathon.
Packet Pick-Up For The Katy Half Marathon 2025
You can collect your packet for the Katy Half Marathon in person on Thursday, February 6, 2025 or Friday, February 7, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Fleet Feet Sports, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Suite J120 Katy, TX 77494.
Your packet includes your bib and some extra race info.
If you want someone else to pick your packet for you, make sure to give them you signed waiver that they fill during the registration.
Race day packet pick-up is available but not recommended.
If y’all have registered before, you would have had the option to get your packet mailed to you for an additional cost. It’ll typically arrive within the week the marathon is held. If it hasn’t arrived yet then I suggest y’all visit Fleet Feet Sports with your registration proof and your gear and bib will be handed to you.
Katy Half Marathon 2025 – The Race Day
Hope y’all are super excited for the marathon! I’m sure y’all are super prepared and ready to achieve a new personal record. Before you go and start runnin’ your marathon, there are few things y’all should know.
Registration on the Race Day
Last minute registration is available at the counter at the start/finish lines at the Typhoon Texas Waterpark, Katy. Ask the volunteers if y’all need help findin’ the counter where y’all can register.
The last minute registration starts at 6:15 a.m.
Packet Pick-up on the Race Day
Race day packet pick up is available on the race day itself at Typhoon Texas Waterpark, Katy. Although it is not recommended to wait until race day to get your marathon packet, but if you got no choice then this is your chance to get your packet.
The race day packet pick up starts at 6:15 a.m.
If you happen to not participate in the race for some reason, you can have your gear mailed to you post race for an additional fee. Contact them for your gear here – info@allcommunityevents.com or 📞: 224-757-5425
There will be no GEAR CHECK on the event site.
Katy Half Marathon – The Run
Now that you are prepared, and are at the start line, it’s time for you to be ahead of everyone else by knowing what lies ahead and plan your run accordingly. Read on to know just that!
Start Time
The Katy Houston Half Marathon starts at 7:15 a.m.
Don’t worry if you are at the back of the herd at the start line. This run will be a chip-timed run. You will have the timing chip integrated with their bib number.
Your timer will only start once you cross the start line. It will stop once you cross the finish line. It’s all automatic, so y’all don’t have to worry about people ahead of you in the race stealing the cake of you beating your personal best!
(The total time you take and your position in the race will be made available on the website.)
Portable Toilets
Portable toilets are set up almost throughout the course and at the start/finish line for easy access. But to not lose time, it’s better to not to drink in a lot of water before the race. There’ll water stations throughout the race to get water later on.
Water Stations
Water stations are set up throughout the course. you’ll spot them on the course map as a blue droplet with “W” written on it.
All water stations include water and a sports drink. Make sure to get the right cup at the water station to not end up with the sports drink instead of water. Y’all can quickly confirm if it’s a glass of water with the volunteer.
Pacers
The time to complete the whole half marathon is 3 hours and 30 minutes. The half marathon will have pacers to help you keep track of time and finish the race at a particular pace from all of the available paces.
You’ll find them with a tiny flag like thingy on them with their pace or finish time on it.
Pace times listed below:
- 1:30:00 (6:52 min/mile)
- 1:35:00 (7:15 min/mile)
- 1:40:00 (7:38 min/mile)
- 1:45:00 (8:00 min/mile)
- 1:50:00 (8:24 min/mile)
- 1:55:00 (8:47 min/mile)
- 2:00:00 (9:10 min/mile)
- 2:05:00 (9:32 min/mile)
- 2:10:00 (9:55 min/mile)
- 2:15:00 (10:18 min/mile)
- 2:20:00 (10:40 min/mile)
- 2:25:00 (11:04 min/mile)
- 2:30:00 (11:26 min/mile)
- 2:35:00 (11:49 min/mile)
- 2:40:00 (12:12 min/mile)
- 2:45:00 (12:35 min/mile)
Not sure what/who a pacer is? Click here to know about the terms specially used in races and marathon.
Wanna walk the half marathon instead? Feel free to do so! But, please do keep in mind y’all that you are to complete the half marathon within 3 hours and 30 minutes.
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Spectators Cheering You Throughout The Course
You’ll find spectators all throughout the course cheering for you! So, go get it, tiger! Or go get, tigress! Y’all got this! 🔥
For more spectator related information click here.
Live Tracking
You or your loved ones can track you live through RaceJoy app when you are on the course!
Click here to download the live participant tracking app, RaceJoy.
Need help? Let The Know.
During or at the race if y’all need any kind of help, please let the course monitor or the volunteer know. They’ll be more than happy to assist you with anything.
The Finish
The Katy half marathon course, having the time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, closes at 10:45 a.m.
Therefore, make sure to complete your run within the given time frame, or you can follow a certain pace group to finish on time.
Katy Half Marathon’s famous VooDoo donuts and a glass of beer (only for 21+) along with your brand new shiny medal will be waiting for you at the finish line!
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Post Race Events On The Race Day
Once you cross the finish line and get that well deserved medal, there’ll be a few more activities that’ll follow! It’s all gonna be fun not to mention all the food and other services which will be provided or sold by various volunteer groups.
Awards And Medals
The Katy Half Marathon awards ceremony will begin at 9:45 a.m.
All finishers will receive a finisher medal at the finish line.
A winner medal will be awarded to the top 3 participants, male and female, in each age group and overall for all timed divisions.
Katy Half Marathon Age Categories Are :
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Do note y’all, If y’all don’t pick up your medal at the finish line then it will be mailed to you for an additional fee of $5. Contact them here – info@allcommunityevents.com to request your winner medal.
Finisher Photos
The Katy Half Marathon photographer will try their best to get photos of all the participants, to help them do their job efficiently, please see that your bib number is clearly visible at all times!
This will also help the race authorities to find your photos easily and help them share it with you on the official website after the event.
Photos are not guaranteed.
Katy Half Marathon Results 2025
The much awaited results will be shared with y’all as soon as possible after the marathon on the official website.
Make sure to check it often to get to know the time you completed your marathon.
If you are among the top 3 male and female, in each age group and overall for the timed division, a winner medal will be awarded to you at the award ceremony after the race.
Katy Half Marathon Spectator Info
Will you be attending the Marathon to cheer on the runners, or your loved ones? Or perhaps you wanna go watch your favorite runner win, make sure to stand along the way that gives the perfect view of the race.
The map below will help you do just that. S1, S2, S3 are the best spectator spots.
Just a tip: If you ask me, and if you really wanna do it, you can live track your favorite runner on the RaceJoy app and drive to the best spectator spots beforehand, that way you can cheer on your favorite runner throughout the whole run!
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Location And Parking
The Marathon is held at Typhoon Texas Waterpark Houston, 555 Katy Fort Bend Rd., Katy, TX 77494.
Parking
Plenty of parking is available at the Typhoon Texas Waterpark Houston for the Marathon, but if you wanna park somewhere close to the start/finish line, it’s better go early!
If at all the parking area is all filled up at the at the Typhoon Texas Waterpark Houston, y’all can choose to park at the parking space of the Newlands Church just beside the Waterpark or at the Katy Mills Mall (in Lots 5C & 5D)
The map below will help you with the parking.
Street Closures
There are no complete street closures for the Katy Half Marathon but a part of the road – a lane will be reserved for the runners.
Although other lane will be open for the vehicles but there might be a slow moving traffic. It’s better to avoid driving through the course, unless you really have to.
Event Closure Or Cancellation
The run will rake place rain, snow or shine. Although in case of lightning or other dangerous conditions, the race could be a bit delayed.
Things To Remember Before Your Marathon
- Arrive early to avoid being late for the race.
- It might be cold out there in the morning so wear accordingly. It might even rain or snow, so check the weather.
- In case it rains, make sure to wear the right shoes to avoid slipping.
- Make sure your bib is fully visible.
- Eat a light breakfast (probably a banana)
- Make sure to keep yourself hydrated but see that you don’t overdo it.
- Individually Wrapped Raincoats. Pocket-Size.
- Clear Plastic for Rain and Water Protection.
- One Size Fits All. Stretchable. Durable.
Looking For Places To Stay Nearby For The Katy Half Marathon?
Are you looking for places to stay near the Typhoon Texas Waterpark for the Katy Half Marathon 2025?
You will find many different options available, but I have made a list of 4 hotels keeping the quality, the budget. and the distance from the Typhoon Texas Waterpark in mind. [The list below is arranged in the nearest first order.]
- Country Inn & Suites
- 0.3 mi. from the Typhoon Texas Waterpark.
- Breakfast Included
- Has Gym & Pool
- Rated : 8.4 /10
- SpringHill Suites
- 0.31 mi. from the Typhoon Texas Waterpark.
- Breakfast Included
- Has Gym & Pool
- Rated : 8.6 /10
- Western Plus Katy Inn & Suites
- 0.34 mi. from the Typhoon Texas Waterpark.
- Breakfast Included
- Has Gym, Pool & Hot Tub
- Rated : 9.0 /10
- Hilton Garden Inn
- 0.37 mi. from the Typhoon Texas Waterpark.
- Breakfast Included
- Has Gym & Pool
- Pet Friendly
- Rated : 8.4 /10
- Wanna Explore More Options?
Race/Marathon Terms One Should Know
Bib – A bib is the identification number given to a runner. It is printed on a sheet that runners wear on their chest during the race. It helps in identifying runners, recording their timing, and tracking them accurately.
Wave Start – A wave start is a method of starting the race in multiple groups (Corrals) or “waves” of a group of runners one after the other, rather than having everyone begin at the same time to avoid congestion.
Corrals – A Corral is an assigned area at the start line where runners are grouped before the race. It helps to organize the race better so it doesn’t become congested as many people will be running. (For instance, runners can be divided into corrals – A, B, C, or D…) Your corral is often mentioned on your bib. (Look for the capital letter on your bib. That letter is your corral.)
Chip Time – A tag (timing device) used to calculate your start and finish time. It is your personal timer and it keeps track of the time you cross the finish line. It starts automatically as soon as you cross the start line.
Gun Time – This is the official start time of the race.
Pace teams – A group of pacers, who help participants achieve a certain finish time by running at a certain, pre-planned pace throughout the race. This way, runners joining pace teams can run together and even motivate each other to beat their personal bests.
Pacers – The experienced runners in the pace team are called pacers. Following them will help you reach the finish line on an approx. pre-estimated time.
Pace – Pace in races is similar to that of speed but is measured in minutes per mile i.e how many minutes you take to cover one mile.
Legacy – Runners who have successfully run and finished a certain race or marathon a certain number of times in consecutive years become part of the legacy.
Gear Check – A place where you can check in your bags to store your important items safely while you run. You can get your bags back after the race.
Untimed Race – Untimed races are the races where you can complete the run but you won’t be timed. This way you can complete your run without any pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Katy Half Marathon 2025
Are dogs allowed to run with me?
No dogs are allowed on the course.
Are strollers allowed?
Strollers are allowed for walkers & joggers only, and you must start in the back of the starting corral and the parent/guardian must sign a waiver on behalf of their child(ren) in the stroller.
Will my run time be measured according to the gun time or the chip time?
Your run time will be measured according to the chip. Your time will only start when you cross the start line and stop when you cross the finish line.
Can I wear headphones while running?
It is allowed but it’s really discouraged. Please make sure you are able to hear the instructions and the surroundings even after you have your headphones on.
Will there be gear check for the Katy Half Marathon?
No, there will be no gear check for the Katy Half Marathon. I suggest to keep your belongings in your car and make sure the car is locked. Also, it’s better not to have any expensive thing with you at the race.
Writer’s Note
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