HOOPLA Course Entertainment

Join the community in celebrating every mile as runners take on Houston’s biggest race weekend.

Apply to be a 2027 Hoopla Station

Hoopla Cheer Stations

Help bring the hoopla to our runners on course! Houston is known for it’s incredible crowd energy across the miles, and you can help keep the tradition going by hosting an official Hoopla Cheer Station on race day.

Applications for 2027 Hoopla Cheer Stations are now open! Performance groups, community organizations, neighborhood groups, running and fitness clubs and any other group excited to cheer on runners are invited to apply via the link below. Please also review the frequently asked questions below before submitting your application. For questions regarding the Hoopla program and applications, please contact us at marathon@houstonmarathon.com.

2027 HOOPLA STATION APPLICATION

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2026 RUNNER’S CHOICE AWARDS WINNERS FOR THE BEST HOOPLA STATIONS

1st Place: Porter High School Drumline
2nd Place: Marathon Elvis
3rd Place: Rice Owls Marching Band
4th Place: Memorial Park Conservancy
5th Place: Grupo Folklorico Kantuta

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people can we bring?

Bring the whole crew! The more, the merrier—as long as everyone’s ready to cheer on the runners and bring the energy!

What time is setup?

Heads up: Our race start time has moved up! Setup runs from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. on race day, Sunday. Be ready to cheer by 6:30 a.m. so you have plenty of time to get settled before street closures kick in.

The elite runners will zoom by first, followed by the rest of our amazing participants. Plan to stay until the last runner passes your spot—every cheer counts!

Where do we park?

No parking on the course streets—those are for the runners! Parking there could get your car towed. Instead, use side streets or nearby lots close to your Hoopla location. No special pass needed!