Race Weekend Schedule

Stay on track with the complete schedule of events for race weekend, from packet pick-up through race day celebrations.

Wednesday, January 13, 2027

Shake Out Run
TBD

Friday, January 15, 2027

Houston Marathon Health & Fitness EXPO presented by Houston Methodist
Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K Participant Packet Pick-Up
George R. Brown Convention Center – 3rd Floor Entrance in Hall A3 after leaving Packet Pick-up in Hall B3
Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday, January 16, 2027

We Are Houston 5K presented by Aramco and Chevron
Start at McKinney & Crawford
6:30 a.m. 5K Race Day Packet Pick-Up Opens
7:50 a.m. Wheelchair & Handcycle Start
8 a.m. Start

RunFest presented by Michelob Ultra
Discovery Green, Jones Lawn
7 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Houston Marathon Health & Fitness EXPO presented by Houston Methodist
Marathon and Half Marathon Participant Packet Pick-Up
George R. Brown Convention Center, 3rd Floor Entrance in Hall A3 after leaving Packet Pick-up in Hall B3
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday, January 17, 2027

Chevron Houston Marathon & Aramco Houston Half Marathon
Start at Congress & Fannin
6:35 a.m. Marathon & Half Marathon Wheelchair & Handcycle Division
6:45 a.m. Aramco Houston Half Marathon Elite Field
6:55 a.m. Chevron Houston Marathon Elite Field
6:55 a.m. Marathon & Half Marathon Open Field

RunFest presented by Michelob Ultra Charity & Running Club Village
Discovery Green, Jones Lawn
6:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.

George R. Brown Info

Sunday Schedule

5:00 a.m. – GRB opens

South doors (Polk Street), North doors (Rusk Street), and Lobby Halls A, B, and C doors (Avenida de las Americas) open for participants.

7:00 a.m. – GRB halls partially close

The GRB will partially close to participants to allow marathon staff time to prepare the building for finishers and post-finish services. At 6:45 a.m., the South entry doors and North entry doors will close. At this time, security teams will ask participants to move to Hall A and the Start Line beginning in Hall E, Hall D, Hall C, and finally part of Hall B. At 7 a.m., GRB Halls C, D, E, and partial Hall B will be completely closed to the public. Gear Check will be closed at this time. Participants should plan their morning with their corral time and the GRB closure time in mind. Entry to the GRB will only be available via the Lobby of Halls A, B, and C after 7 a.m.

8:00 a.m. – GRB halls reopen to finishers

Lobby Halls A, B, and C doors (Avenida de las Americas) open for participants

2:30 p.m. – GRB closes

Athlete Services