Happy Father’s Day to Runner Dads Everywhere Todd Breton Todd Breton, Marcus Lewis and Matt Frye strive to be excellent, supportive fathers and great runners. As ambassadors of the 2018 Chevron Houston Marathon, they take their training seriously. They also know that being a dad comes first. “Being a father of my
Pledging Now Open for Global Running Day and Million Kid Run on June 7 Runners of all ages and abilities can pledge to take part in the day via GlobalRunningDay.org May 8, 2017—Pledging for Global Running Day and the second annual Million Kid Run on June 7 is now open on
Houston Marathon Committee Selects Official Charity Partners for 2018 Race Season HOUSTON (May 3, 2017) – The Houston Marathon Committee on Wednesday announced the official charities for the 2018 Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason charity program. The new charity lineup includes 49 returning and nine new organizations. Giving runners the opportunity to align
The Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon are seeking influential runners to represent our 2018 race. We’re looking for dedicated runners from the greater Houston area who love the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon, are involved in the running community (both on the ground and online) and are ready
Dominic Ondoro Age: 29 Citizenship: Kenya Personal Best: 2:08:00 Kenya’s Dominic Ondoro snapped an eight-race winning streak by Ethiopian men with his strong finish over the final four kilos in the 2017 Chevron Houston Marathon, clocking 2:12:05. Ondoro was part of a large pack early in the race, which was whittled down to five at
Korir Takes Thrilling Aramco Houston Half Marathon Victory HOUSTON (January 15, 2017) - Late-race breakaways led to first-time wins in the Chevron Houston Marathon Sunday, and Leonard Korir of the United States outleaned race record-holder Feyisa Lilesa of Ethiopia in the Aramco Houston Half Marathon on a humid, windy morning that hampered times in the
HOUSTON (January 13, 2017) - With race day temperatures expected to reach 74 degrees and humidity exceeding 90 percent, officials of the Chevron Houston Marathon advise runners to exercise caution in Sunday's races. "Slow down, slow down, slow down," said Dr. John Cianca, medical director of the Houston Marathon Committee. "It's going to be hot
Today the Houston Marathon Committee announced changes to the elite fields for the 2017 Aramco Houston Marathon on Sunday, January 15th. Galen Rupp (USA), the 2016 Olympic marathon bronze medalist, has withdrawn from the men’s Aramco Houston Half Marathon due to injury. “Unfortunately I will be unable to race on Sunday due to plantar fasciitis
Broadcast to feature Two-time Olympian Kara Goucher as Color Analyst HOUSTON (January 6, 2017) - The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) and its Official Broadcast Partner ABC13, announced today that the 2017 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon will have an expanded U.S. and international viewing audience for the second consecutive year. The races
Race Weekend to feature 13 2016 Olympians HOUSTON (January 4, 2017) - The 45th edition of the Chevron Houston Marathon Race Weekend features stacked fields in both the Chevron Houston Marathon and the Aramco Houston Half Marathon. The 2016 Olympic marathon silver and bronze medalists, Feyisa Lilesa and Galen Rupp, respectively, and the women's Olympic
