Killeen Half MaraFUN
Killeen Half MaraFUN offers a community-focused road race with age group awards and a fast, flat course.
Race Date
Dec 19, 2026
Location
Killeen, TX
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Location
- Killeen, Texas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 380
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Killeen Half MaraFUN, hosted by Killeen Parks and Recreation, is a growing fixture in the Centex Race Series. This road race, now in its third edition, typically sees around 219 finishers, with a modest 15% repeat-runner rate.
The course is a flat, looped road race designed for speed, with minimal elevation change. Runners can expect a typical race-day temperature range between 45–63°F, making for comfortable running conditions. The event offers awards for overall and age-group winners, encouraging competitive participation.
Packet pickup is available in the days leading up to the race, with T-shirts guaranteed for the first 100 registrants. The event provides a straightforward, community-oriented race experience with a four-hour time limit.
Race-provided description
Join Killeen Parks and Recreation in the only Half Marathon in the 2026 Centex Race Series. All runners will receive points and we will award 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals for each female/male age group and female/male overall winners. Packets may be picked up ahead of race day from 8am-8pm December 17 & 18 at the Family Recreation Center, 1700 E Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen. From 0800-2000 hrs T-shirts guaranteed to the first 100 runners. Race-day registration and packet pick-up will be from 7-7:45am at the race site on race morning. There will be a four-hour time limit for the Half Marathon.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Heritage Oaks Hike & Bike Trail, Killeen, TX, 76542
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Quality Score
Solid Pick513 years running
~86 finishers a year
growing or steady
15% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 1:16:47
typical high 63°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
45°
Afternoon (High)
63°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
69%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 380 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
380
Median time
2:15:17
Latest turnout
218
States
9
Turnout by year
2022–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Killeen Half MaraFUN?
The Killeen Half MaraFUN is held on Saturday, December 19, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Killeen Half MaraFUN take place?
It takes place in Killeen, Texas.
What distances does the Killeen Half MaraFUN offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Killeen Half MaraFUN course flat and good for a PR?
The Killeen Half MaraFUN is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Killeen Half MaraFUN?
HalfRuns has finish records for 380 runners who have completed the Killeen Half MaraFUN.
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