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 the Houston Police Department are the 2024 HMC HOF inductees for their 30 years of dedication and commitment to the success and safety of the Houston Marathon Weekend of Events.

For more than a decade, both officers have played significant leadership roles in the planning and execution of the world-class Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon. Voted in by the HMC Board of Directors, the officers were celebrated at the HMC induction ceremony hosted at The Grove at Discovery Green in downtown Houston on Thursday evening.

“Their collective commitment, dedication, passion, and support of everyone and every element of this race for the people and the city is truly astounding,” stated HMC Executive Director Wade Morehead. “From course planning, staffing, and road closures to the collaboration of all City of Houston public safety agencies, Larry and Mark habitually and selflessly exceed expectations.  I cannot overstate how much they mean to the annual success of our events; we are truly fortunate and grateful to work with them both.”

The HMC HOF was created in 2007 to recognize committee members, civic partners, running community leaders, and stakeholders who have transcended traditional roles by consistently dedicating their time and talents to ensure the growth and success of the HMC and its annual hallmark events over its 52-year history.

Both HPD Officers have made a positive impact on this organization and the community it serves.  Following are brief bios for both 2024 HMC Hall of Fame inductees:

Executive Assistant Chief Larry Satterwhite, Houston Police Department

  • In 1990, joined HPD and was assigned to his first Houston Marathon posted at intersections in the West University area.
  • Has served 33 years in law enforcement for the City of Houston in the following roles: Patrol, Investigations, SWAT, Criminal Intelligence, Special Operations, and Homeland Security.
  • Promoted to Captain of Special Operations in 2013, Chief Satterwhite has led HPD for 9 Houston Marathons.
  • Oversaw the safety and management of Super Bowl 51 and 4 World Series.

Sergeant Mark Bailey, Houston Police Department

  • In 1989, joined the Houston Police Department and in 1994, he was promoted to Sergeant and assigned to Special Operations Division working his first Houston Marathon.
  • In 2004, mentor Sergeant Tommy Bennett retired leading to Bailey’s new role of HPD Special Events Coordinator, and he took over the task of making street closure assignments and assigning officers their place to work to provide a safe racecourse.
  • After years of watching people cross the finish line in downtown Houston, Sergeant Bailey made the decision to run the Chevron Houston Marathon. Bailey described finishing the marathon as “one of my most favorite accomplishments ever, and it was during this time of struggling and training where I learned what the Houston Marathon meant.”
  • His enshrinement into the HMC HOF this year coincides with his 30th consecutive Houston Marathon.

The collective contributions from these two community leaders to this event and to the City of Houston will now be recognized forever by the HMC.  For more information on 2024 Chevron Houston Marathon Weekend of Events and the history of the HMC Hall of Fame, please visit www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com. For additional information, please contact the HMC media team via media@houstonmarathon.com.

 

About Houston Marathon Committee, Inc. (HMC) – 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 Label Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport from 2011 to 2020. The event also 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 over $36 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 and the Longhorn Network.