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Independence Day 8K
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Independence Day 8K

Houston, Texas, United States
Jun 27, 2026
Running

About this race

We love the 4th of July so much that we celebrate Independence Day the week before. Join us on Saturday, June 27th, 2026, for the 10th annual Independence Day 8K!

We run for freedom, and we run for fun!

The Independence Day 8K is the 6th race in the Houston Holiday Series!

Pick your distance

Running

8k Run

Jun 27, 2026 8K 7:00 AM
$65.00
Closed

5k Run

Jun 27, 2026 5K 7:00 AM
$55.00
Closed

Kids + Family Fun Run

Jun 27, 2026 1K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Closed

Virtual 8K

Jun 27, 2026 8K 7:00 AM
$65.00
Closed

Virtual 5K

Jun 27, 2026 5K 7:00 AM
$55.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 9 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Houston.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 25.1° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 33.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 25.1° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 46.7°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
17.8
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
5.8mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
77.5%

About Houston

Independence Day 8K takes place in Houston, Texas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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