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Harris County HOWL-O-WEEN Race

Name: Harris County HOWL-O-WEEN Race
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-10
Location: Houston

Houston, Texas, United States

calendar_today 10 Oct, 2026

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sell $10.00 – $25.00

About the Event

Get ready for a frightfully fun night at the 2026 Harris County Employee Howl-O-Ween 5K! This year, we’re bringing the Halloween spirit to the course with glowing lights, spooky vibes, festive music, costume fun, and a high-energy evening packed with excitement from start to finish. Whether you’re chasing a PR, walking with friends, or just coming out to enjoy the atmosphere, this event is all about community, wellness, and unforgettable fun.

Expect a howlin’ good time with themed photo ops, interactive vendor booths, music, giveaways, and plenty of Halloween surprises along the way. Throw on your best costume, gather your crew, and join us for a night full of movement, memories, and monster-sized fun. From runners to walkers to spectators, there’s something for every ghoul and goblin to enjoy!

This is one Halloween experience you won’t want to miss.

THE RACE IS IN-PERSON ONLY (NO VIRTUAL RACE)

Races Offered

10k - HC Employees and Retirees

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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16:00

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$10.00

10k - HC Friends/Family/Kids

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Running

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16:00

sell

$25.00

5k - HC Employees and Retirees

Oct 10, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

16:00

sell

$0.00

5k - HC Friends/Family/Kids

Oct 10, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

16:00

sell

$18.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Houston.

thermostat Temperature

18.8° / 28.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

18.9° / 28.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 55m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.7 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

11.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.8)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:23

nightlight Sunset

18:49

About Houston

Learn more about the host city, Houston.

Houston is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and the Southern United States. It is the fourth-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 2.3 million at the 2020 census. The Greater Houston metropolitan area, at 7.8 million residents, is the fifth-most populous metropolitan area in the nation and second-most populous in Texas. Located in Southeast Texas near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, Houston is the county seat of Harris County. Covering a total area of 640.4 square miles (1,659 km2), it is the ninth largest city in the country and the largest whose municipal government is not consolidated with a county, parish, or borough. Although primarily located within Harris County, portions of the city extend into Fort Bend and Montgomery counties. Houston also functions as the southeastern anchor of the Texas Triangle megaregion.