Below are the the standards for the January 15, 2012 events. 2013 qualifying standards will be updated in the fall 2012.
Elite Qualifying Standards
Participation in the 2012 Aramco Houston Half Marathon is by invitation only.
The following times represent the minimum standard for men and women elite runners to participate in the 2012 Aramco Houston Half Marathon. If you completed a half marathon in the past 18 months below the following times, please contact the Elite Athlete Committee at elite@houstonmarathon.com.
| Men |
1:03:00 |
| Women |
1:11:00 |
For information on how to qualify as a Local Invited Runner, click here.
Prize Purse
The 2012 Prize Purse.
| Male & Female |
Prize Purse |
| First |
$10,000 |
| Second |
$6000 |
| Third |
$4000 |
| Fourth |
$2000 |
| Fifth |
$1000 |
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| First Masters |
$1000 |
All athletes are eligible to win money in more than one category.
For all other elite athlete entry questions, please contact elite@houstonmarathon.com.
Elite Athlete Committee
720 North Post Oak Road, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77024
713-957-3453 Phone
713-957-3406 Fax | 
