The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is the oldest and largest national association of running organizations dedicated to growing the sport of running since 1958. It champions the development of community-based running clubs and events that serve runners of all ages and abilities in pursuit of health and competition. The Houston Striders, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, an organizer of the Houston Half Marathon & 10K is a proud member of the (RRCA).
The Houston Half Marathon & 10K is proud to be part of the RRCA Championship Event Series, a program designed to recognize outstanding, well-organized races and celebrate top-performing runners. This series highlights excellence in event management while awarding athletes across multiple divisions, including open, masters (40+), grand masters (50+), and senior grand masters (60+) for both men and women.
Over the years, the Houston Half Marathon has been honored multiple times as an RRCA Championship Event:
- 2026 - RRCA Texas State Championship (Half Marathon)
- 2025 - RRCA Texas State Championship (Half Marathon)
- 2024 - RRCA Southern Region Championship (Half Marathon)
- 2023 - RRCA Texas State Championship (Half Marathon)
- 2018 - RRCA Texas State Championship (Half Marathon)
- 2017 - RRCA Texas State Championship (Half Marathon)
- 2015 - RRCA Texas State Championship (Half Marathon)
- 2012 - RRCA Southern Region Championship (Half Marathon)
- 2011 - RRCA Texas State Championship (Half Marathon)
- 2010 - RRCA Texas State Championship (Half Marathon)
