HOUSTON (May 4, 2016) - The Houston Marathon Committee on Wednesday announced the official charities for the 2016-2017 Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason charity program. The new charity lineup offers a variety of important causes including medical research and support, community outreach, animal protection and more. Linking 33,000 runners with 62 official charities,
Pledging Now Open for Global Running Day and First-Ever Million Kid Run on June 1 HOUSTON (May 2, 2016) — Global Running Day, a day for people all over the world to celebrate the joys of running, is set for Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Global Running Day is the evolution of National Running Day in
The 14 enthusiastic runners below are ready to lead 27,000 Chevron Houston Marathoners and Aramco Houston Half Marathoners to the finish line. Congratulations to our 2017 Ambassador team! Robert Brown (Spring, TX) – Half Marathon Robert began running in the mid-1990s when he joined the Marine Corps and picked it up again when he met
HOUSTON (April 6, 2016) - The 2016 Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason charity program has raised over $2,300,000 to benefit 60 official charities. With more than 18,500 donations, this year marks the sixth in a row that fundraising has surpassed the $2 million plateau. Since the program's inception in 1995, more than $24
After graduating from college, affordable access and time for team sports was harder to find so Heather picked up running to keep in shape. She joined Runner’s High Club here in Houston in 2008 and a new family and passion was discovered! She has run over 30 marathons/ultramarathons (including back-to-back finishes at the Comrades Ultra
The Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon are seeking influential runners to represent our 2017 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 to
Wonderful Wacera Sets All-Comers Record HOUSTON (January 17, 2016) - A record-setting day saw Ethiopians win three of four titles, including a sweep of the men's and women's Chevron Houston Marathon. Aramco Houston Half Marathon Kenya's Mary Wacera ran the fastest-ever women's half marathon on American soil Sunday, moving to No. 9 on the all-time
ABC13 Production will also be Telecasted on Longhorn Network HOUSTON (January 15, 2016) – The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced today that the 2016 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon will have an expanded U.S. viewing audience. The races will air live in Houston on ABC-13, in addition to being carried on Longhorn
By Ambassador Lindsay McClelland As we quickly approach race day, there are many things crossing the minds of runners (including myself). From taper and nutrition to goal setting and logistical planning, there’s a ton to consider! For those embarking on their first race, I want to share some race day etiquette tips I’ve learned over
2017 Race Weekend Schedule of Events Friday, January 13 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute EXPO Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K Participant Packet Pick-Up George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall A3 (Third Floor) 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday, January 14 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute EXPO Marathon and Half Marathon Participant Packet
