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Congratulations 2015 HMF Scholarship Grads

Congratulations to our first graduating class of the Susan Poorman Blackie College Scholarship - The Class of 2015! These students were awarded a $20,000 scholarship over the past 4 years from the Houston Marathon Foundation to aid in their academic endeavors. We chatted with them recently to find out what their next big journey will

Running Through Life

I used to tell people I would never move out of Texas for two reasons: No H-E-B and no Buc-ee’s. Primo Picks and Beaver Nuggets forever, y’all. But the real reason I never wanted to move out of Houston: the run community. These people could literally tell you my life story. If you want to

Commemorate your Chevron Houston Marathon or Aramco Houston Half Marathon Finish

HOUSTON MARATHON COMMITTEE   720 N. Post Oak Rd., Ste. 200   Houston, Texas 77008 713-957-3453   www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com   E-mail: media@houstonmarathon.com   Media Advisory: Thursday, June 20, 2019   Chevron Houston Marathon & iTAB Announce Partnership for 2020 (Houston, Texas) – The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced a new and exciting partnership with iTAB (medal personalization service) for its upcoming

Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason Program Surpasses $30 Million Raised

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 Immediate Release: Thursday, March 7, 2019 Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason Program Surpasses $30 Million Raised HOUSTON (March 6, 2019) –The Houston Marathon Committee announced that the Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason Charity Program

Another Record Setting Day in Houston

HOUSTON MARATHON COMMITTEE   720 N. Post Oak Rd., Ste. 200   Houston, Texas 77008   713-957-3453   www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com   E-mail: media@houstonmarathon.com   Media Advisory: Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 The 47th Chevron Houston Marathon and 17th Aramco Houston Half Marathon again lived up to their reputation for being flat and fast, with Brigid Kosgei running the fastest half marathon ever on U.S. soil

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

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

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?