Aramco Houston Half Marathon
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2009
Location: All pre- and post-race activities will take place at the
George R. Brown Convention Center,
1001 Avenida de las Americas.
Registration
Click here to register for the 2009 Aramco Houston Half Marathon.
Click here for registration information for our 2009 events.
Course
Click here for course information.
Wave Start
The Aramco Houston Half Marathon features a wave start, with the first wave
starting 10 minutes before the second wave. Wave assignments will be
determined by the projected pace per mile indicated during registration.
Time Limit
In order to complete the race faster than the roads are being re-opened to vehicular traffic, all half marathon participants must be able to maintain a pace of 13:45 per mile or faster over the first 9 miles of the course.
The half marathon finish line will close after 4 hours. Any half marathoners finishing after 4 hours will not be scored as official finishers.
Entry Requirements
Minimum age is 7 on race day to register for the half marathon.
USA Half Marathon Championships
The
Aramco Houston Half Marathon will host the Men’s and Women’s 2009 USA Half Marathon Championships. This marks the third consecutive year for the Women’s championship and the fifth consecutive year for the Men’s championship.
Click here for more information.
Elite Athletes
Participation in the elite division of the
Aramco Houston Half Marathon will be by invitation only. For more information,
click here.
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup will be held during the Roger Clemens Institute EXPO.
No race day packet pickup or registration.
Packets will not be mailed.
Number of Participants
Once we reach 18,000 registered participants between the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon, registration for both races will close. Registration for our 2008 events reached the participant cap more than
three months before race day. Register early to guarantee your entry.
Cancellation Policy
In the event of extreme or unsafe conditions on race day, the
Aramco
Houston Half Marathon may be altered
or canceled to ensure the safety of all participants and the community
as a whole.
Click here to read our cancellation policy.
Travel
Runners can get discounted rates at a number of downtown Houston hotels on race weekend. Click here for travel and host hotel information.
Technology
The
Chevron Houston Marathon,
Aramco Houston Half Marathon and
EP5K offer a number of technological conveniences for participants and spectators.
Click here for more information.
Scoring
Per USATF rules, gun time is used to determine prize money winners and time bonus recipients. Chip time will be used to determine all age-group winners and other award recipients. Unofficial results will include gun and chip time.
2008 Race Winners
James Carney, 1:02:21
Kate O'Neill, 1:11:57
Results
Click here to view past years’ results.
Weather
Start time temperature has averaged 45˚ F.
Finish time temperature has averaged 60˚ F.
For more information on Houston weather in January, click here.
Run for a Reason
In 2007, runners in the Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon and EP5K raised over $850,000 for charity. Visit our Run for a Reason page to learn how you can raise funds for your favorite charity through this year’s races.
Runner Rewards
All registered participants will receive a participation t-shirt.
All official finishers will receive a finisher t-shirt, medal and results.
Uncollected finisher t-shirts and medals will not be mailed.
Have a question? Visit our FAQ.