Elite Field Information

Houston welcomes world-class athletes to push limits and new records.

CHEVRON HOUSTON Marathon and ARAMCO HOUSTON Half Marathon ELITE ATHLETES

Participation in the elite field of the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon is by invitation only. To be considered for an invitation to the elite field of the Chevron Houston Marathon or Aramco Houston Half Marathon, please send links to proposed athletes’ World Athletics profiles and recent race results to elite@houstonmarathon.com.

2027 Prize Money

The 2027 Chevron Houston Marathon will offer a minimum total of $220,000 in prize money. (Breakdown TBA)
The 2027 Aramco Houston Half Marathon will offer a minimum total of $80,000 in prize money. (Breakdown TBA)

Course Records

Men’s Marathon – 2:05:45 (Zouhair Talbi, 2026)
Women’s Marathon – 2:19:12 (Keira D’Amato, 2022)
Men’s Half Marathon – 59:01 (Habtom Samuel, 2026)
Women’s Half Marathon – 1:04:37* (Sutume Kebede, 2024)

*Fastest half marathon time run by a woman on U.S. soil

2027 Elite Athlete Development Program

The athlete development program invites a LIMITED number of qualifying athletes. With an eligible qualifying time, athletes may receive access to a guaranteed entry (Tier 2 pricing) or a complimentary entry for those meeting the high-performance standards. Athletes accepted into the ADP field will have access to a priority starting location just behind the elite athlete field and in front of the open field.

Performances that do not meet the standards will not be considered.
Performances prior to January 1, 2024, will not be considered.
Performances must be run on a course certified and recognized by USATF, World Athletics, or a World Athletics Member Federation.

Athletes meeting the standards below will be eligible for a guaranteed entry (at Tier 2 pricing) to the 2027 Chevron Houston Marathon or Aramco Houston Half Marathon.