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Harris County Howl-O-Ween Race
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Harris County Howl-O-Ween Race

Houston, Texas, United States View on map
Oct 10, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

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)

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Running

5k - HC Employees and Retirees

Must be a Full-time Harris County Employee or Retiree. Please enter your employee ID number during registration.

Oct 10, 2026 5K 4:00 PM
Free
Open

5k - HC Friends/Family/Kids

$18/person + processing fee

Oct 10, 2026 5K 4:00 PM
$18.00
Open

10k - HC Employees and Retirees

Must be a Full-time Harris County Employee or Retiree. Please enter your employee ID number during registration.

Oct 10, 2026 10K 4:00 PM
$10.00
Open

10k - HC Friends/Family/Kids

$25/person + processing fee

Oct 10, 2026 10K 4:00 PM
$25.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Houston, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 17.8° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 26.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 17.7° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 30.0°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
20.8
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
5.4mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
75.1%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 10, 2026 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 10, 2026 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 36m

The sun rises at 7:20 AM and sets at 6:56 PM local time (CDT) in Houston on October 10, 2026 — 11h 36m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 174 Houston events

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