Harris County Howl-O-Ween Race
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.
5k - HC Friends/Family/Kids
$18/person + processing fee
10k - HC Employees and Retirees
Must be a Full-time Harris County Employee or Retiree. Please enter your employee ID number during registration.
10k - HC Friends/Family/Kids
$25/person + processing fee
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.
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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2026 results — Harris County Howl-O-Ween Race
1,554 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the 5k - HC Employees and Retirees
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah Chavira | 19:51 | 6:24 /mi |
| 2 | Beau Brock | 19:55 | 6:25 /mi |
| 3 | Dylan Brock | 20:28 | 6:36 /mi |
| 4 | Jason Benitez | 20:39 | 6:40 /mi |
| 5 | Keith Gray | 20:43 | 6:41 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 205 Houston events
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