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!

PACKET PICKUP

Thursday, June 25th, 2026
Sun & Ski Sports
6100 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77057
2PM – 7PM

LOCATION

Meyerland Plaza

8650 Endicott Ln

Houston, TX 77096

(bewteen H-E-B and EOS Fitness)

EVENT SCHEDULE

June 27th, 2026
7:00AM – 8K/ 5K Start
8:45AM – Award Ceremony
9:00AM – Kids/Family 1K Start

COURSE

8K, 5K, and
Kids/Family 1K walk
CLICK HERE

PARKING

FREE participant parking is available at the surface lot at the corner of Endicott and Jackwood. Click here for driving directions to the parking lot.

AWARDS

Top 3 Overall Male/Female

Top 3 Masters Overall Male/Female

1st Place Age Group Winner (10-year age divisions)*

Age Group Awards MUST be claimed at the Awards tent from 9:15 – 9:45 on Race Day.

All Awards not claimed on Race Day can be shipped at participant’s expense ($9.95).

*Age Group Award details are subject to change.

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Houston’s 12k of Christmas
Memorial Day 10k
Lemonade Dash
Lucky Charm
Monster Mash Run