Chevron Houston 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 Chevron Houston Marathon.
Click here for registration information for our 2009 events.
Course
Click here for course information.
Wave Start
The Chevron Houston 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
The time limit for completing the marathon is 6 hours. The course will close on a rolling schedule based on a 13:45 per mile pace.
Entry Requirements
Minimum age is 12 on race day to register for the marathon.
Elite Athletes
Participation in the elite division of the Chevron Houston Marathon will be by invitation only. For more information, click here.
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup will be held during the Roger Clemens Institute EXPO.
Date: Friday, January 16, 2009, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, January 17, 2009, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Hall A3 (3rd floor)
George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas.
No race day packet pickup or registration.
Packets will not be mailed.
Number of Participants
Once we reach our cap of 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
Chevron
Houston 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
Open:
David Cheruiyot, 2:12:32 (3-time winner)
Dire Tune, 2:24:40 (course record)
Masters:
John Hill, 2:40:49
Tatiana Titova, 2:44:58
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.
Veterans Pace Team
Pace teams with goal finish times from 3 to 6 hours are led by Houston Marathon veterans and are free to join. Stop by the Veterans Pace Team booth during the Roger Clemens Institute EXPO to get information or sign up for a pace team. Even if you don’t sign up at the EXPO, you’re still welcome to join a team on race day.
Click here for Veterans Pace Team details.
Click here for information on Chevron Houston Marathon veterans.
Boston Qualification
Both gun and chip time results are sent to the Boston Athletic Association, which accepts chip time as a qualifying time. Qualification times earned at our 2009 marathon will be valid for 2009 and 2010
Boston entry.
Please direct all Boston Marathon registration questions to the
Boston Marathon organization.
Run for a Reason
In 2008, runners in the Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon and EP5K raised over $1 million 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 at Packet Pickup.
All official marathon finishers will receive a finisher t-shirt, medal and mug.
Uncollected finisher t-shirts, mugs and medals will not be mailed.
Warm-up Series
The Warm-up Series of races is a great way to gear up for the Chevron Houston Marathon. Click here for Warm-up Series race dates and information.
Athens Marathon
For information on our Athens Marathon Exchange program,
click here.
Our History
For a look at the Houston Marathon from its beginning in 1972, click here.
Have a question? Visit our FAQ.