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January 2019

Where to Watch the 2019 #houmarathon and #houhalf

Experience Everything the 2019 Houston Marathon Has to Offer  Covering 26.2 miles in one of the most culturally diverse cities in American must mean that the Chevron Houston Marathon and the Aramco Houston Half Marathon just may be the most culturally diverse road races in the nation. But if  you’re not sure where to begin

2019 Houston Marathon Elite Athlete Field

HOUSTON (January 4, 2019) – The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) is thrilled to announce an impressive elite field for both the Chevron Houston Marathon and the Aramco Houston Half Marathon on Jan. 20, 2019. For the second year in a row, the Aramco Houston Half Marathon can be billed as the fastest field in the

2019 Chevron Houston Marathon Skechers Performance Pace Team

3:05 John Yoder Running Mantra: "Just a little bit more!" Marathons Completed: 58 Houston Marathon Completed: 24 Marathons Paced: 7 marathons, all at Houston       Patrick Hunt Running Mantra:"We were born to run" Marathons Completed: 18 Houston Marathon Completed: 4 Marathons Paced: 2       Edgar Rosales          

December 2018

Houston Marathon Committee Welcomes Three New Board Members

HOUSTON MARATHON COMMITTEE -  720 N. Post Oak Rd., Ste. 200,   Houston, Texas 77008 - 713-957-3453   www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com   E-mail: media@houstonmarathon.com For Release: Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018 Houston Marathon Committee Welcomes Three New Board Members Marianne Gooch, Elijio Serrano, Subbu Venkat Houston (Dec. 11, 2018) – In conjunction with the retirement of long-time Board of Director members David Chester and

November 2018

The Back of the Pack

All my friends are faster than me. They know it. I know it. My friend, a local elite, will run twice around Memorial Park in the time I complete one loop. I’m a back of the packer. I claim it. I own it. I rock that title with the best of them. Why am I

2020 Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason Charity Challenge

We're excited to announce the return of the Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason Charity Challenge! For the third year, Chevron will donate $75,000 to be split three-ways by three Official Run for a Reason Charities in the amount of $25,000 each. To participate in the 2020 Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a

Houston Marathon Committee Announces 2019 Hall of Fame Inductee – Dan Green

The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) has elected Dan Green, the first winner of the Houston Marathon in 1972 and prominent Houston running figure, into the Houston Marathon Hall of Fame. Green will be honored by the HMC on Nov. 14, 2018, at the 2019 Hall of Fame Reception. A native Texan, Green graduated from Pearland

October 2018

Voices of the Finish Line

Perhaps you have heard "Now coming in for their amazing finish is "Your Name Here"” or "All the fear is over as you are done. You have made it and are now part of the Chevron Houston Marathon Family!"  Have you ever wondered who those announcers were and why they were celebrating your accomplishment too?

August 2018

7 Reasons to Run for a Reason in 2019

Thinking about a great way to give more intention, inspiration and commitment to your run training? Looking for that extra motivation that will make you a real hero in your community? I've got  7 reasons why you should sign on to the Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason program for the #houmarathon or #houhalf

July 2018

HMF Announces 2018 Susan Poorman Blackie Scholarship Winners

HOUSTON (July 31, 2018) – The Houston Marathon Foundation (HMF) announced today the recipients of the 2018 Susan Poorman Blackie College Scholarship: Sydney Lawrence, recent graduate of Stratford High School in Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD); and Ricardo Urbina, recent graduate of Chavez High School in Houston Independent School District (HISD). The two stand-out