Volunteers behind miles 8 and mile 9 refueling stations share their story with HOU Legacy athlete Mahesh Bhat shares his volunteering story alongside fellow Race Crew volunteer leader Angela Jones Manhattan Life Insurance & SEWA International at the Houston Marathon Weekend of Events Every January, thousands of volunteers, 7,000 to be exact, come together to
Friends For Life: Against All Odds I Run Because Every Animal Matters Written by: Louie Matta of Friends For Life A hush fell over the Friends For Life team gathered in the hospital as the doctor told us the chance our beloved teammate would survive her traumatic brain injury was about 10%. Looking at Alese
The HERO Shoes from Brooks are Out! Shop the HERO line at Academy to support the Houston Marathon Foundation. Written by: Christine Mulvania Back to school is here and many of us are looking to find new shoes to sport whether in the classroom, on the courts, or the track. A good, reliable, and well-fitting
Houston Marathon Committee Honors HPD Officers in Hall of Fame Ceremony Executive Assistant Chief Larry Satterwhite and Sergeant Mark Bailey inducted into HMC HOF The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) proudly announced today the induction of two distinguished individuals into the HMC Hall of Fame (HOF). Executive Assistant Chief Larry Satterwhite and Sergeant Mark Bailey of
Houston (Jan. 10, 2019) – The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) is pleased to announce new sponsorship support for its annual weekend of events. The 2019 Houston Marathon Weekend of Events boasts increased partnership from both Chevron Corporation and Aramco Services Company with their co-sponsorship of the We Are Houston 5K presented by Aramco and Chevron.
The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) has elected Dan Green, the first winner of the Houston Marathon in 1972 and prominent Houston running figure, into the Houston Marathon Hall of Fame. Green will be honored by the HMC on Nov. 14, 2018, at the 2019 Hall of Fame Reception. A native Texan, Green graduated from Pearland
HOUSTON (January 14, 2018) – Exciting finishes, upset victories, American records, Olympic Trials qualifying times and personal bests highlighted a day that marked another poignant step in the city’s recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in August. In the 16th year of the Houston Half Marathon, late entrant Jake Robertson of New Zealand won
HOUSTON (December 28, 2017) – The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) revealed an increased prize purse for the 2018 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon races, alongside an impressive elite field complete with 10 past champions and new up-and-coming challengers who are certain to push the boundaries of competition. “We anticipate seeing a competitive
HOUSTON (November 29, 2017) – The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced the election of long-time Houston Marathon live coverage anchor, Tom Koch and the posthumous induction of Allen "Yogi" Jogerst into the Houston Marathon Hall of Fame. Koch and Jogerst will be honored and celebrated by the HMC on Nov. 30, 2017, at the 2018
HOUSTON (November 1, 2017) – The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced on Wednesday that Chevron Corporation has renewed its title sponsorship of the annual Chevron Houston Marathon road race, extending their partnership through 2020. The 2018 Chevron Houston Marathon will be hosted by the HMC in downtown Houston on Sunday, January 14. “For the 13th
