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On the Road: London Marathon

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The Houston Marathon Committee's Erin McGowan, Director, Legal Affairs & Participant Services, recently traveled to London, England to work the 2013 Virgin London Marathon. There for just over a week, Erin was on the elite meet and greet team that spent most of it's time at London Heathrow Airport. There were some long days in

Run for a Reason announces top fundraisers for 2013

The Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason charity program held their annual recognition luncheon last week. We are proud to announce the top fundraisers from the 2012-2013 fundraising season. Chevron Favorite Charity Contest - Houston SPCA Top Charity Administrator - Jennifer Alpard for the Cade R. Alpard Foundation Most Charity HOOPLA stations - ESCAPE

Meet Israel Antonio

Israel Antonio, a visually impaired athlete from Chicago who has twice run the Aramco Houston Half Marathon, stopped by the Houston Marathon Committee’s office last week for a quick chat. He was in town to compete in the C Different Triathlon, where he finished first in his division in 1:17:52. 10 Things you

Council For Responsible Sport Awards Gold Certification To 2013 Chevron Houston Marathon

Houston Marathon Committee adds a variety of new initiatives to their slate of environmentally and socially responsible practices HOUSTON - The Council for Responsible Sport announced on Tuesday that the Houston Marathon Committee has been awarded a Gold Certification for its sustainability efforts while conducting the 2013 Chevron Houston Marathon event weekend.  The Houston Marathon

Houston Marathon Committee announces spring schedule

HOUSTON - Registration for the 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon Lottery will be open June 5 - June 20, 2013 at www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com, the Houston Marathon Committee announced on Tuesday. Guaranteed HERO entries and Run For a Reason official charity entries will be available beginning on May 30, while early registration for

Youth trumps weather at 2013 Chevron Houston Marathon

HOUSTON – Twenty-year-old Merima Mohammed of Ethiopia overcame leg problems and cold, wet conditions  to run the second-fastest ever women’s race at Sunday’s Chevron Houston Marathon, while fellow countryman, twenty-two year old Bazu Worku, ran away with the men’s title. Course record-holder Feyisa Lilesa of Ethiopia defended his title in the men’s Aramco Houston Half

Spotlight: Discovery Green & We Are Houston RunFest

After crossing the finish line at the Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon, ABB 5K and Bank of Texas Team Challenge, we invite you to celebrate your accomplishment with friends, family and runners alike at the 2013 We Are Houston RunFest! Located on Jones Lawn at Discovery Green, this festive atmosphere is a great place

Ways to utilize technology on Race Weekend

With thirty days left until race day, we're taking a look at how race participants and spectators can utilize technology on Chevron Houston Marathon Race Weekend. Twitter – Follow us at @houstonmarathon hashtag #houmarathon Facebook – Chevron Houston Marathon Houston Marathon mobile app – available on Apple and Android – HOU 26.2 (click the link

Eury to be inducted into Houston Marathon Hall of Fame

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HOUSTON (November 27, 2012) - The Houston Marathon Committee announced on Tuesday the election of Houston Marathon Veteran and local civic leader Bob Eury into the Houston Marathon Hall of Fame. Eury will be honored by the Houston Marathon Committee on November 29 at the 2013 Hall of Fame Reception. "For 30 years, Bob Eury