HOUSTON - The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced on Wednesday that Aramco Services Company (ASC) has renewed its title sponsorship of the annual Aramco Houston Half Marathon road race, extending the partnership through 2017. The Aramco Houston Half Marathon joins the Chevron Houston Marathon and ABB 5K as the three premier winter races conducted by
HOUSTON –The Houston Marathon Committee announced on Wednesday a multi-year partnership with SKECHERS USA, Inc. under which the Skechers Performance Division will become the official footwear and apparel sponsor for the Chevron Houston Marathon. “This partnership further solidifies our position as a major player in the performance business,” began Michael Greenberg, president of SKECHERS. “Since
HOUSTON – The Houston Marathon Committee, in conjunction with the City of Houston, announced on Tuesday the new courses for the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon. Lottery registration for the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon will be open until June 20, with the selected runners announced on June 24.
HOUSTON - In conjunction with the opening of race registration for the 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon on Wednesday, June 5, the Houston Marathon Committee will celebrate National Running Day at Memorial Park from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. The opening of the lottery coincides with this coast-to-coast celebration of the sport
HOUSTON – The Chevron Houston Marathon’s Run for a Reason charity program raised $2.2 million to benefit 60 charities, the Houston Marathon Committee announced on Wednesday. With more than 17,000 donations, the 2012-2013 season marks the third year in a row that fundraising has surpassed the $2 million mark. “The Chevron Houston Marathon Run for
HOUSTON - USA Track & Field and the Houston Marathon Committee announced today that the 2014 and 2015 men’s and women’s USA Half Marathon Championships have been awarded to Houston, Texas. Houston has a strong history of hosting national championship events, including the men’s and women’s 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials – Marathon, the women’s 1992
Olympians Hall and Keklezighi to be honorary starters HOUSTON – The 41st edition of the Chevron Houston Marathon Race Weekend features stacked fields in both the Chevron Houston Marathon and the Aramco Houston Half Marathon. Adding an element of excitement to the weekend will be a $50,000 bonus that will be awarded should the world
Runner Profile: James Coligan Age: 39 Hometown: Houston, TX Running turned James Coligan’s life around and gave him renewed life. On August 23, 2010, Coligan changed his diet and began his new lifestyle. On that date, he weighed 367 pounds. By February 11, 2011 the scale read 223 pounds; two pounds below his target weight.
Michael Canle Age: 31 Hometown: Tomball, TX January 2010 was a breakthrough month for Michael Canle. Weighing in at 332 pounds, he knew he needed to make a change. His wife was six months pregnant with their first child. The realization set in that he was going to be a father in only a few
Samantha Bivenour Age: 25 Hometown: Columbus, OH Occupation: Works for Lululemon Athletica Marathons Completed: 1 January 15th will be a significant day for Samantha Bivenour. She will be both celebrating her 26th birthday and running her second marathon. After completing the Chevron Houston Marathon, she will be one step closer to finishing her goals. Two
