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January 2024

Course Records Shatter on Historic Day in Houston

Course Records Shatter on Historic Day in Houston   The American Record broken for the 3rd year in a row in Houston this weekend  HOUSTON - JANUARY 14, 2023 – With nearly perfect conditions for distance running, history was made yet again at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon and Chevron Houston Marathon on Sunday. Two course

Female Record Holders Accompany a Men’s Field Capable of Toppling Multiple Records

Female Record Holders Accompany a Men’s Field Capable of Toppling Multiple Records Historically fast athletes kick off the Olympic year on a historically competitive race course HOUSTON TX -- American and North American athletes who have made history will headline the 2024 Aramco Houston Half Marathon. The Houston Marathon Committee announced the full field of

October 2023

The Houston Marathon Committee Welcomes Sarah Pepper Aboard

The Houston Marathon Committee Welcomes Sarah Pepper Aboard Houston's famous female voice from the Mix 96.5 Morning Show and Houston Dash Stadium Announcer to join the HMC Race Announcer Team  Houston, TX (October 26th, 2023) – The Houston Marathon Committee announced today that local radio celebrity Sarah Pepper will join the Race Announcer Team at

What Do HOU Get as a Volunteer?

What Do HOU Get as a Volunteer? A chat with Casey Gay, BSN, RN, Medical Volunteer, and the Houston Marathon Committee. Written by: Cora Lindsay Casey is a full-time trauma nurse in the ICU at Memorial Hermann, part-time nurse for Harris County Emergency Corridor for North Harris County 911 services as well as a part-time

August 2023

Pink Shoes, Finisher Medals & Our Collective Strength

Pink Shoes, Finisher Medals & Our Collective Strength A mom and her daughter focus on finish lines, not on Cancer Written by: Cora Lindsay & Augie Rayner  When physicians told Orly she had 6-9 months to live, she said, “You need to check your math because my daughter and I signed up for the Aramco

Shifting Perspective to Win As a Whole Person

Shifting Perspective to Win,  As a Whole Person A local elite athlete and working mom turns to pacing in a year of healing Written by: Casey Timme, Houston Marathon Committee RunHou Ambassador     If you would have asked me 5 years ago what my definition of “winning” was, I would have without a doubt

Dealing with Runner Imposter Syndrome

How I Dealt with Runner Imposter Syndrome Written by: Krystle Hodge, Houston Marathon Committee RunHou Ambassador Have you ever experienced Runner Imposter Syndrome? Some of us might have encountered this feeling during our running journey, unsure of whether we truly qualify as “runners.” As someone who started running long distances in their mid-30s, this is

July 2023

Houston Marathon Foundation Announces the HMF Scholarship Winners

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HOUSTON, TX (July 26, 2023) - The Houston Marathon Foundation (HMF) announced today the 15th and 16th recipients of its annual $10,000 collegiate scholarships. Aracely Almaguer (East Early College High School, University of Houston) and Noah Willows (Bridgeland High School, Texas A&M University) will each receive $10,000 over the next four years to assist them in their

June 2023

How My Miserable 1st Half Marathon led to My 6th Marathon

How My Miserable First Half Marathon Led to Marathon #6 Written by: Rodel Allen Enderez, Houston Marathon Committee RunHou Ambassador “Running is stupid.” “Running races are for pro athletes.” “You’re not being chased – what are you running from?” Five full marathons later and approaching full marathon #6 this Chevron Houston Marathon 2024, you wouldn’t