48th Annual Lone Star Stampede

48th Annual Lone Star Stampede Race Information

<h2 style="font-size:18px;line-height:1.4"><span style="color:rgb( 203 , 96 , 21 )"><strong><span style="font-size:24pt">The 48th Annual Lone Star Stampede</span></strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">Start your 2027 with purpose, pride, and the power of community. The <span style="color:rgb( 203 , 96 , 21 )"><strong>48th annual Lone Star Stampede</strong></span> is a Houston tradition that unites runners, walkers, University of Texas alumni, and supporters for a day of fitness, fun, and giving back.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:14pt">Hosted by the Texas Exes Houston Chapter, this annual event features a <span style="color:rgb( 203 , 96 , 21 )"><strong>10K, 5K, Kids Dash, and an exciting new addition—our first-ever HALF MARATHON,</strong></span> welcoming participants of all ages and fitness levels.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:14pt">More than just a race, the Lone Star Stampede is about making an impact—proceeds fund scholarships for Houston area students pursuing their dreams of higher education at The University of Texas at Austin. As a proud 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Texas Exes Houston Chapter is committed to fostering the next generation of Longhorn leaders while strengthening the bonds of our Houston community.</span></p> <h3><strong><span style="color:rgb( 203 , 96 , 21 )">Why Race the Stampede</span></strong></h3> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt;line-height:1.4"><span style="font-size:14pt">Family-friendly and open to all fitness levels</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;line-height:1.4"><span style="font-size:14pt">Every step supports student scholarships in the Houston area</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;line-height:1.4"><span style="font-size:14pt">Exclusive Lone Star Stampede<strong> belt buckle medal</strong></span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;line-height:1.4"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Age Group Awards</strong> </span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;line-height:1.4"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Free training runs</strong> leading up to race day</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;line-height:1.4"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Dri-Fit Technical Short Sleeve Shirt </strong>(not guaranteed after 12/18/2026)</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;line-height:1.4"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Longhorn Spirit Award</strong> is open to the most spirited runners, volunteers, and spectators. </span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;line-height:1.4"><span style="font-size:14pt">Prepare for the Houston Half and Full Marathon</span></li></ul> <h3><span style="color:rgb( 203 , 96 , 21 )"><strong>T-shirt Design Contest</strong></span></h3> <ul><li><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 203 , 96 , 21 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Dreaming of having your Lone Star Stampede-inspired design on our shirt?</strong> Submit your design to our contest! The winner will be voted on at our Texas Exes Houston Chapter meeting. Please submit your design to <a href="mailto:lonestarstampede&#64;texasexes.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">lonestarstampede&#64;texasexes.com</a> by 05/01/2026.</span></span><span style="color:rgb( 203 , 96 , 21 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 203 , 96 , 21 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Winners will receive <strong>a free race entry of your choice AND a prize </strong>(to be announced)</span></span><span style="color:rgb( 203 , 96 , 21 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 203 , 96 , 21 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Shirt designs should have &#34;<strong>Lone Star Stampede</strong>&#34;, and we encourage the use of &#34;<strong>48th Annual</strong>&#34; or &#34;<strong>2027</strong>&#34; in your design.</span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 203 , 96 , 21 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Shirt designs <strong>may not </strong>include copyrighted UT Austin items (UT Tower, Bevo, Longhorn logo, etc.)</span></span></li></ul> <h3><strong><span style="color:rgb( 203 , 96 , 21 )">Volunteer and Be Part of the Tradition</span></strong></h3> <ul><li style="font-size:18px;line-height:1.6">Check back later for specific details</li></ul> <h3><strong><span style="color:rgb( 203 , 96 , 21 )">Packet Pickup</span></strong></h3> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">There will be multiple opportunities to pick up your packet before our event</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Day-Of Packet Pick-up will only be available to those who added this on during registration</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Check back later for specific details</span></li></ul> <h3><strong><span style="color:rgb( 191 , 87 , 0 )">Course &amp; Timing</span></strong></h3> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt;line-height:1.4"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Half Marathon: </strong>Course details coming soon, within Brazos River Park</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;line-height:1.4"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>10K:</strong> Out-and-back course within Brazos River Park</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;line-height:1.4"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>5K:</strong> Out-and-back course within Brazos River Park</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;line-height:1.4"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Kids Dash:</strong> Short out-and-back route</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;line-height:1.4"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Chip-timed Half Marathon, 10K &amp; 5K</strong></span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;line-height:1.4"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Strollers:</strong> Allowed for 5K walkers</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;line-height:1.4"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>No pets permitted</strong> on the course</span></li></ul> <h3><strong><span style="color:rgb( 203 , 96 , 21 )">Contact &amp; Sponsorship Opportunities</span></strong></h3> <p style="font-size:18px;line-height:1.4">For more information, questions, or sponsorship inquiries, email <a href="mailto:funrun&#64;texasexes.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">lonestarstampede&#64;texasexes.com</a><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">View information about sponsorship opportunities <a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAG33rWHS64/Xzv2Ode-v5MwAHrztqLJ9w/view?utm_content=DAG33rWHS64&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=hfeae0175f7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here.</a> </span></p>