TC Jester Half Marathon & 10k

  • Date Sun 23rd August 2026
  • Time 7:00AM CDT
  • Location Houston, Texas
  • Price Free
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 10km

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Event summary

Join us for the TC Jester Half Marathon & 10K on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Houston, Harris County! This exciting event offers a unique opportunity to tackle hill work in an affordable and fun atmosphere. Runners can choose between the challenging half marathon, which consists of approximately 10 loops for a total of about 13 miles, or the 10K, featuring around 4 loops.

This unofficial "fatass" race pays tribute to the memory of James Tomkins, who launched the inaugural half marathon in 2018. Participants can expect an engaging and spirited environment, complete with finisher medals and age group awards for the top three runners. While this is a self-supported run, water and surprise goodies will be available along the route. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a newcomer looking for a challenge, the TC Jester Half Marathon & 10K promises a memorable day filled with camaraderie and determination!

Organiser's Description

"Have you been wondering if you can get hill work here in Houston? Have you been looking for an affordable half marathon to run in August?"

For 0.00 dollars you get the TC Jester Half Marathon amounting to ~10 loops or 10k for ~4 loops. Finisher medals will be given as well as 1st-3rd age group awards*

This is a "fatass" (aka unofficial) half-marathon and 10k. However, that doesn't mean there won't be goodies and surprises to keep the jest of the original TC Jester Half.

This run is in honor and memory of James Tomkins who hosted the inaugural half in 2018, along with Darrin.

Route (as stated by James): You will start on the Southwest side of the TC Jester Bridge, heading north over the bridge and down the north side. The sag will be on the left downhill side as you approach the bayou. Enter the bayou, head downhill and make right turn east under TC Jester making another right hand turn taking the ramp back up to the bridge. head over the bridge southbound until you reach the bottom, take a left turn to head back under TC Jester and to the start line. For the half-marathon, you will do this ~10 times then from the start and back over the bridge one last time to the sage will complete roughly 13 miles. For the 10k, you will do this ~4 times.

We will provide water and surprise goodies. You can leave a bag at the sag if you want.

*We will not be giving away any awards of any sort. We are not responsible for your health or safety. This a punishing fun run.

And as James suggested, "bring a large towel to soak up all your tears".

Route: www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1978787933 [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1978787933]



If you decide to join us, we would love if you gave to Council on Recovery in Memory of James. Please visit: https://www.councilonrecovery.org/ways-to-give/

Youll see a checkbox and a box will appear to make your gift in Jamess memory.

Races

  • TC Jester Half Marathon

    Sun 23rd August 2026 (7:00AM CDT)

    Free

  • TC Jester 10k

    Sun 23rd August 2026 (7:00AM CDT)

    Free

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Location

TC Jester Blvd, Houston, 77007, TX, United States

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