Race Weekend Information
With just weeks left to the 37th running of the Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon and EP5K, we hope you are well trained and ready to run. Below you'll find information to help make your race weekend experience a breeze. All participants, please pay special attention to 2009 Race Updates and the Final Instructions to your race.
2009 IMPORTANT RACE UPDATES!
New EXPO Location - Hall A3, Third Floor
The Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine EXPO has moved to the third floor of the George R. Brown Convention Center. The EXPO will take place in Hall A3, third floor on Friday, January 16 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, January 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
No Chip Check
Each participant will receive a timing chip in their runner packet available for pickup at the EXPO. Chips are all activated and do not require being turned on. There will be no chip check stations in the packet pickup areas. To guarantee that your chip is linked with your personal information, upon picking up your packet, follow these steps:
1. Carefully read the contact information printed directly on your race bib in your runner packet, including the chip code.
2. Check the back of your chip and verify that the code printed on your bib matches the code on the bottom of your chip.
3. If both codes are identical, your chip has the correct runner information and you may proceed.
4. If the two codes do not match, you must visit the Help desk at the EXPO to correct the information.
NEW Baggage Check Rule
Participants will be required to check the goodie bag they receive at the registration t-shirt handout in the EXPO. No other bags will be accepted. A baggage ticket is included on the top part of your race bib. Detach the baggage check number and affix it to your goodie bag.
New Post-Race Party Celebration!
This year the Chevron Houston Marathon will host a Post Race Party Zone just steps from the finish line. The party zone is the perfect place to celebrate finishing the race! There will be snacks, refreshments, a running club and charity village, facilities and beer. Come reward yourself by visiting the parking lot between Rusk St. and Walker St. on Avenida de las Americas to honor your accomplishment!
Athlete Alerts
Click here to signup for athlete tracking and learn about the cutting-edge services that the Chevron Houston Marathon offers on Race Day!
EP5K Registration
Registration for the 5K is available until January 11th. Registration for the 5K will be available at the EXPO, Friday, January 16 and Saturday, January 17.
Click here to guarantee your space in the 5K.
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup will be held during the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine EXPO.
Participants have been sent a final confirmation via mail, January 2, and via email, January 5. To retrieve your runner packet, you must bring your confirmation card or confirmation email to packet pickup.
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.
There is NO race day packet pickup or registration.
Packets will not be mailed.
If your mailing address or email address has changed, please email marathon@chevronhoustonmarathon.com by January 9th, or visit the Help Desk at the EXPO.
Race Weekend Schedule
Friday, January 16
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine EXPO, GRB Hall A3 (third floor)
Saturday, January 17
8:45 a.m. - Texas Children's Hospital Kids' Fun Run
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine EXPO, GRB Hall A3 (third floor)
Sunday, January 18
5:00 a.m. - GRB opens
5:45 a.m. - Protestant and Catholic pre-race Prayer Services (Hall C)
6:45 a.m. - Wheelchair start, marathon and half marathon
7:00 a.m. - First wave start, marathon and half marathon
7:10 a.m. - Second wave start, marathon and half marathon
7:25 a.m. - Wheelchair start, 5K
7:30 a.m. - 5K start
9:00 a.m. - Post-race Party at the Finish Line begins
1:15 p.m. - Finish line closes (approximate time)
2:00 p.m. - GRB closes
Final Instructions
Click here for final instructions for the Chevron Houston Marathon.
Click here for final instructions for the Aramco Houston Half Marathon.
Click here for final instructions for the EP5K.
EXPO Information
Click here for a layout of the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine EXPO.
Click here for a list of vendors attending the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine EXPO.
Race Weekend Parking
Click here to view a map of parking lots in the downtown area near the start and finish lines. Please note that all lots are privately owned, and that you will need to pay cash to the lot owner for all-day parking with no in-and-out privileges.
Start Line Map
Click here to view a start line map for the Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon and EP5K.
GRB Map
Click here to view a map of the George R. Brown Convention
Center layout for race morning.
Hoopla
Many local performers and organizations volunteer their time to entertain and support the participans on the race course. For a complete list of course entertainers, click here.
We need VOLUNTEERS, please click here to signup. You or someone you know can be a part of the big day and make a difference in the lives of thousands!
For all other inquiries, please visit the FAQ.