Time for a fun run

Runners in northern states will soon decamp to gym treadmills because baby, it’s cold outside, but now is the time to head outdoors in Texas. At least a half dozen races and fun runs are scheduled every weekend across the Houston area until Christmas. Here is what’s on the calendar this month.

Friday

Fright Fest Fun Run 5K, Clear Lake

Saturday

D’Feet Breast Cancer Run/ Walk, Galveston

Cypress Creek Lakes Zombie Stomp, Cypress AHS Zombie Fun Run, Humble Unity Super Hero Fun Run, League City

Monster Dash and BASF Kids Run, Lake Jackson

Legends BattleCry 4+ Mile Obstacle Course/Mud Run, Conroe

Monster Mile Fun Run, Missouri City Illuminate 5K, Conroe

1 Wilkinson Elementary Lion Dash 5K Run/Walk, Conroe

Sunday

Luke’s Locker + KOALA Health and Wellness Centers Houston Half Marathon and 10K, downtown

Oct. 31

Komen Houston Race for the Cure, downtown

Monster Dash Fun Run, Friendswood

Monster Mash 5K/ 10K, downtown PARC Monster Dash, Pearland SGCS Making a Difference 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk, Meadows Place

Alaina Dixon Trick or Trot 5K and 10K, Uptown/Galleria

Run with the Saints, West Houston

WoodsEdge Trail Race 5K, The Woodlands