Lone Star Stampede
About this race
The 48th Annual Lone Star Stampede
Start your 2027 with purpose, pride, and the power of community. The 48th annual Lone Star Stampede is a Houston tradition that unites runners, walkers, University of Texas alumni, and supporters for a day of fitness, fun, and giving back.
Hosted by the Texas Exes Houston Chapter, this annual event features a 10K, 5K, Kids Dash, and an exciting new addition—our first-ever HALF MARATHON, welcoming participants of all ages and fitness levels.
More than just a race, the Lone Star Stampede is about making an impact—proceeds fund scholarships for Houston area students pursuing their dreams of higher education at The University of Texas at Austin. As a proud 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Texas Exes Houston Chapter is committed to fostering the next generation of Longhorn leaders while strengthening the bonds of our Houston community.
Why Race the Stampede
- Open to all fitness levels and family-friendly
- Free race photos by a professional photographer
- Prepare for the Houston Half and Full Marathon
- Exclusive Lone Star Stampede belt buckle medal
- Award Ceremony immediately after the race
- Free training runs leading up to race day
- Dri-Fit Technical Short Sleeve Shirt (not guaranteed after 12/18/2026)
- Longhorn Spirit Award is open to the most spirited runners, volunteers, and spectators.
- Every step supports student scholarships in the Houston area
T-shirt Design Contest
- Dreaming of having your Lone Star Stampede-inspired design on our shirt? Submit your design to our contest! The winner will be voted on at our Texas Exes Houston Chapter meeting. Please submit your design to lonestarstampede@texasexes.com by 05/01/2026.
- Winners will receive a free race entry of your choice AND a prize (to be announced)
- Shirt designs should have "Lone Star Stampede", and we encourage the use of "48th Annual" or "2027" in your design.
- Shirt designs may not include copyrighted UT Austin items (UT Tower, Bevo, Longhorn logo, etc.)
Volunteer and Be Part of the Tradition
- You'll be able to sign up to volunteer online
Packet Pickup
- There will be multiple opportunities to pick up your packet before our event
- Day-Of Packet Pick-up will only be available to those who added this on during registration ($10)
- Check back later for specific details
Course & Timing
- Half Marathon: Course approximately the 10K looped twice within Brazos River Park
- 10K: Out-and-back course within Brazos River Park
- 5K: Out-and-back course within Brazos River Park
- Kids Dash: Short out-and-back route
- Chip-timed Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Strollers: Allowed for 5K walkers
- No pets permitted on the course
Contact & Sponsorship Opportunities
For more information, questions, or sponsorship inquiries, email lonestarstampede@texasexes.com
View information about sponsorship opportunities here.
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10K
10K - Virtual
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5K - Virtual
Kids Dash
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Sugar Land, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:17 AM and sets at 5:35 PM local time (CST) in Sugar Land on January 2, 2027 — 10h 17m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Lone Star Stampede
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Sugar Land
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- Sugar Land 5K Races 23 races
- 10K Run Events in Sugar Land 11 races
- Sugar Land Half Marathons 6 races
- Sugar Land Running Calendar 2026 27 races
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, 29 Sugar Land events
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