Saturday morning traffic alert for Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas 10-mile road race, 3.1 Armadillo Run 5K and One 4 Texas Kids’ Fun Run is set for Saturday, October 7, 2023, beginning at 7 a.m. The USA Track and Field (USATF) sanctioned event will feature nearly 1,100 registered participants racing through The Woodlands, making their way to the finish line at Northshore Park.

“The 10-mile race is a USA-certified and sanctioned course,” said Township Chairman Dr. Ann K. Snyder. “This designation gives the opportunity for dedicated runners to challenge themselves while the Armadillo Run and the Kids’ Fun Run allow the entire family to participate.”

To ensure runner and spectator safety, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office will be responsible for closing and reopening lanes on streets along the race route. Police officers will be at every intersection along the race route directing traffic and deputies will attempt to allow cars to safely pass through when there are gaps. Proper planning and awareness of lane closures can help drivers to avoid any major interruptions to their weekend plans.

The inside lane of the following streets will be closed to automobile traffic from 6 to 10:30 a.m. to accommodate runners:

• Lake Woodlands Drive: Westbound from Lakeside Boulevard to Golden Sage Drive
• Lake Woodlands Drive: Eastbound from Golden Sage Drive to Windward Cove

The following areas will be closed to automobile traffic from 6 to 10:30 a.m. to accommodate racers:

• Lake Woodlands – Eastbound from East Panther Creek to Lake Front Circle (Residents of Windward Cove will be permitted neighborhood access). All other traffic will be detoured to Woodlands Parkway.
• Lake Woodlands Bridge – Eastbound lanes from Lakeside Boulevard to Lake Front Circle

Residents are encouraged to avoid delays and use alternate routes around the race. Complete information on this event, including estimated lane openings and route maps, can be found online at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/10fortexas.

Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas events are sponsored by Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, the StrongFirm Attorneys, Bikeland of The Woodlands, H-E-B, Faust Distributing and Raising Canes Chicken Fingers.

For more information, please call the dedicated traffic hotline at 281-210-2099 for traffic-related questions. Through race day, this number will be answered 24 hours a day. Inquiries may also be emailed to races@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.