Happy Trails

Where to Run, Walk, and Bike in Houston Right Now

We’re currently sitting on more than 100 miles of paths and trails. And there’s more—a lot more—on the way. So, come on! Get out there and explore.

01/28/2019 Edited by Gwendolyn Knapp

Happy Trails

12 Ways to Upgrade Your Workout Gear

These products will help you hit the ground running.

01/28/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Happy Trails

5 Local Races Worth Running in 2019

Donuts and beaches can convince anyone to run a 5K, right?

01/28/2019 By Laura Furr Mericas

Happy Trails

We Run This Town: Our Favorite Houston Trails

You’ve stretched out your hammies, leashed up your good dogs, and are ready to crank out the mileage. But where to?

01/28/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Happy Trails

9 Tips for New Runners, Bikers, and Walkers In Houston

And everyone else, really.

01/28/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Happy Trails

Find Your Pack at These Houston Running and Biking Clubs

Just about every day of the week, all across Houston, there's a running or biking club that's just your speed.

01/28/2019 By Laura Furr Mericas

vroom vroom

Where to Look Out for the Marathon Traffic This Sunday

These are the roads affected by the 2019 Chevron Houston Marathon.

01/17/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Fitness Friday

How One Houstonian Went from Dreading the Treadmill to Running a 10K

Here are some tips to hit the ground running.

11/30/2018 By Gabby Deleon

Retail Therapy

3 New Places to Shop This Fall

A beloved Texas jeweler, running store, and local boutique all expand their Houston presence.

10/17/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Native Habitat

A New Stretch of Running Trail Is a Pleasant Surprise at Memorial Park

Bathrooms, parking and native species: How lovely.

10/12/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

BG2020

Celebrate the Opening of Mason Park Bridge in September

A 5K fun run, a picnic, the Dynamo and more—for free.

08/24/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Fitness Friday

Drop Trou and Hit the Streets for Cupid's Undie Run, Then Drink Up at Cupid's Crawl Pub Run

Boxers or briefs? Beer or wine? Decisions, decisions...

02/09/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Houston Shuffle

How to Best Observe (or Avoid) the 2018 Houston Marathon

Read up on what streets will be closed and how to best cheer on the runners.

01/11/2018 By Morgan Kinney and Rony Ortiz Andrade

Run, Run, Rudolph

Houstonia's Holiday 5K

11/28/2017 By Laura Tracy

Fitness Friday

Run Around Texas in Under an Hour

The newly connected White Oak Bayou trail offers a new way to sweat out your state pride.

03/31/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Fitness Friday

Beat the Heat at RacePace Indoor Running Studio

A new gym seeks to reinvent treadmill workouts this spring.

03/24/2017 By Andrea Park

Work It

34 Ways to Stay Fit and Have Fun in Houston

Our fitness advice, favorite gear, and the best places to do yoga, go running, or rock climb in Houston—and much, much more.

03/15/2017 By Houstonia Staff

Beer Run

Get Out: The Hows (and Whys) of Hashing

Why have a beer crawl when this fun-run offers boobs, booze and balls?

09/09/2016 By Leah Lucio

No Excuses

Is This the Best Way to Get Fit Over 50?

These fit seniors say a local running club has changed their lives.

09/02/2016 By Beth Levine

The Heat is On

Why Run a 5K in August, in Houston?

Need motivation? What if there’s an ice-cold Bombshell Blonde at the finish line?

07/18/2016 By Jeff Balke