HOUSTON (December 12, 2013) – The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced on Thursday the election of former member of the HMC Board of Directors Denny Morse into the Houston Marathon Hall of Fame. Morse will be honored by the Houston Marathon Committee on December 12 at the 2014 Hall of Fame Reception. “Denny Morse was
HOUSTON (Nov. 13, 2013) – The Houston Marathon Committee announced on Wednesday the partners in their 2014 We Are Houston program, a partnership of 15 Houston area corporations that serve to underwrite production costs of the 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon and ABB 5K. “On behalf of the Houston Marathon Committee, we
HOUSTON (November 6, 2013) – The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced on Wednesday that the HMC has joined the International Institute for Race Medicine (IIRM), becoming the first official member of the organization. Formerly known as the Association for Road Race Medicine (AARMS), the IIRM is an international collective of medical professionals with the goal
Summer may be winding down in many parts of the country, but the weather is still hot and steamy in Houston. Training in hot, humid weather means you should pay extra attention to the conditions and how your body responds to them. Chevron Houston Marathon Medical Director John Cianca, MD, offers a few tips below
HOUSTON - The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced on Wednesday that Aramco Services Company (ASC) has renewed its title sponsorship of the annual Aramco Houston Half Marathon road race, extending the partnership through 2017. The Aramco Houston Half Marathon joins the Chevron Houston Marathon and ABB 5K as the three premier winter races conducted by
HOUSTON –The Houston Marathon Committee announced on Wednesday a multi-year partnership with SKECHERS USA, Inc. under which the Skechers Performance Division will become the official footwear and apparel sponsor for the Chevron Houston Marathon. “This partnership further solidifies our position as a major player in the performance business,” began Michael Greenberg, president of SKECHERS. “Since
HOUSTON – The Houston Marathon Committee, in conjunction with the City of Houston, announced on Tuesday the new courses for the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon. Lottery registration for the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon will be open until June 20, with the selected runners announced on June 24.
HOUSTON - In conjunction with the opening of race registration for the 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon on Wednesday, June 5, the Houston Marathon Committee will celebrate National Running Day at Memorial Park from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. The opening of the lottery coincides with this coast-to-coast celebration of the sport
HOUSTON – The Chevron Houston Marathon’s Run for a Reason charity program raised $2.2 million to benefit 60 charities, the Houston Marathon Committee announced on Wednesday. With more than 17,000 donations, the 2012-2013 season marks the third year in a row that fundraising has surpassed the $2 million mark. “The Chevron Houston Marathon Run for
HOUSTON - USA Track & Field and the Houston Marathon Committee announced today that the 2014 and 2015 men’s and women’s USA Half Marathon Championships have been awarded to Houston, Texas. Houston has a strong history of hosting national championship events, including the men’s and women’s 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials – Marathon, the women’s 1992
