RUNNERS, are you READY?! Marathon runners in Houston are starting out with “feels-like” temps in the 30s.

Marathon Sunday:

If you’re running or watching the Chevron Houston Marathon, the forecast looks close to ideal. No rain and no excessive winds with seasonable cold temperatures. However, “feels-like” temperatures will be in the 30s for our morning lows.

Neighborhoods like downtown, Midtown, Memorial Park, Montrose, and River Oaks will feel the biggest impact, with widespread road closures and crowds all weekend. According to Houston Marathon committee, more than 300,000 folks put on their tennis shoes to support, run and cheer – raising funds for over 60 local charities last year.

Chilly start but rain free!

Sunday morning temperatures in the upper 30 to low 40s across SE Texas. Partly sunny skies and light wind no more than 10 mph. The rest of marathon day should bring a slight warm-up to the upper 50s by lunchtime with continued light winds.

Looking back, previous years have brought much colder, windier, or even rainy conditions to the city during marathon weekend, so this forecast stands out as runner friendly.

Weather & Traffic Together: The race starts on Congress Avenue at Fannin Street and ends at Lamar and Crawford – the 26.2 mile full course will have dozens of road closures. The course winds through dozens of streets, so expect widespread disruptions — check METRO options, or plan extra time if you’re heading out.

Plan ahead for traffic: Expect heavy congestion, rolling closures, full street shutdowns, construction delays, and limited parking throughout the weekend, especially Sunday morning starting around 5:30–6 a.m. In fact, the Houston Marathon Road Closure list is 13 pages long, so with that being said here are some of the major roadways that will be closed or partially closed for the marathon:

We’re not only tracking roadways that are closed like: Washington Avenue, Kirby Drive, Memorial Drive, Allen Parkway and Avenida de las Americas but freeway closures too. Freeway Closures: Friday 9 pm to Monday 5 am 59/69 Southbound will close 9 pm Friday night to SH-288 59/69 Northbound from SH-288 to Alabama Street.

6 am Ramp Closures for Race Day:610 West Loop southbound exit to Hidalgo/Richmond and 59/69 Southbound exit to Newcastle.

What to Expect Next Week :

Temperatures stay near average in the upper 50s to low 60s.

No 80s to worry about

There is no need for umbrella until the weekend as a cold front approaches drawing in Gulf and Pacific moisture.

Next chance for rain and storms

Your Extended Forecast:

A stretch of sunshine interrupted by weekend storms but the pattern returns to sunshine just in time for Martin Luther King Day.

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RUNNERS, are you READY?! Marathon runners in Houston are starting out with “feels-like” temps in the 30s.

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