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Here's how to join the Cypress leg of the Bayou City Half Marathon Series this fall.

Calling all Houston-area runners.

The Bayou City Half Marathon Series is set to return this November with the Cypress Half Marathon and 5K.

Participants in the Bayou City Half Marathon Series races will race in the in-person or virtual half marathon, 5K or kids' 1K.

Participants in these races will receive custom medals and the top three winners will receive additional medals. The Cypress leg of this series started in 2015 and throughout the years, has attracted more than 1,800 athletes who have raised more than $778,000 for a variety of charities.

If you aren't able to make it to the Cypress race, Bayou City Half Marathon Series will host races in Katy and Minute Maid Park next year.

Are you planning on attending or want to know more about Cypress Half Marathon? Here's what you need to know.

Ralph Green, Suburban reporter producer

ralph.green.@houstonchronicle.com

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