Overview
Formed in 1972, the Houston Marathon Committee® (HMC) is a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization that plans a multi-race running event (marathon, half marathon and 5K). A Running USA founding member, the HMC is overseen by a board of directors, 12 staff members and approximately 7,000 race weekend volunteer positions.
As a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization, contributions made to the HMC are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.
Founded in 1972, the HMC is a founding member of Running USA and organizes the nation’s premier winter marathon, half marathon and 5K hosting over 300,000 participants, volunteers, and spectators on race day. Recognized by World Athletics, the Gold Label Chevron Houston Marathon has been the race site for three U.S. Olympic Trials Marathons. The Gold Label Aramco Houston Half Marathon has hosted 16 U.S. Half Marathon Championships. The HMC received Gold Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport from 2011 to 2020, and the event garnered the 2015 AIMS Green Award for industry leading sustainability initiatives. Race weekend generates over $50 million in economic impact for the region annually and has raised $38 million through the Run for a Reason Charity Program since its inception in 1995. The event is broadcast live on ABC13 and syndicated nationally and internationally on ESPN3.
Mission Statement
The Houston Marathon Committee will promote, plan, organize and stage an annual multi-race running event that embodies the spirit and energy of the citizens of Houston, Texas. HMC will strive to make this event amongst the most highly respected of its kind, locally and nationally. Every person in the HMC will be committed to quality, integrity, and safety.
Vision
Our event will continue to be a revered part of the culture of Houston, a respected standard for road races, and a showcase for elite level competition in the United States.
Goals
- Promote a culture of quality, integrity, and safety within the HMC
- Utilize innovative thinking and technology as well as sound fiscal strategies to ensure responsible growth and development of the event
- Maintain a prominent and admired presence throughout the greater Houston area
- Provide an opportunity for runners of all levels to participate in races that are of appropriate size and of the highest caliber
- Become an attractive running destination nationally and internationally, renowned for superior organization, innovation, and unsurpassed hospitality
- Stage respected elite level competitions
- Promote charitable giving
- Support a self-sustaining foundation benefitting the event constituency
Associations
Board of Directors
Maddie Bunch, President
Elijio Serrano, Vice President
Shannon Truman, Treasurer
Subbu Venkat, Secretary
Tracey Anthony
Monica Dean
Melissa Hahn
Le Hoang
Brant Kotch
Tom Stilwell
Staff
Corey Broadway – Senior Manager, Event Operations
Carly Caulfield – Race Director & General Manager
Greg Harris – Manager, Sponsor Services & HMF Programs
Cora Lindsay – Manager, Marketing & Media Relations Manager
Wade Morehead – Executive Director
Nicholas Nordmann – Senior Manager, Venue Operations
Dominique Pereira – Senior Manager, Participant Services
Kim Robinson – Controller
Mike Root – Senior Manager, Course Director
Amanda Sandoval – Senior Director, Participant Services
Nathan Schaffer – Senior Manager, Event Production
Steve Schnell – Director, Marketing, Business Development & HMF Programs