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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

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

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

51st Annual Chevron Houston Marathon Elite Field Announcement 

51st Annual Chevron Houston Marathon Elite Field Announcement  A national record chase in the women’s field and one of the fastest men's field in race history  HOUSTON – January 4, 2023 -- The 51st Chevron Houston Marathon women’s race will feature a national record chase, the return of a defending champion and athletes from around

2023 Annual Aramco Houston Half Marathon Elite Field Announcement 

22nd Annual Aramco Houston Half Marathon Elite Field Announcement  A double-American record holder, a returning legend, and debut of an all-time great headline this World Athletics Gold Label race.  HOUSTON – JANUARY 3, 2023 -- The Houston Marathon Committee announced today the elite athletes who will chase the $10,000 first-place prize in this historically fast

The Houston Marathon Committee Announces New Board of Directors

The Houston Marathon Committee Announces New Board of Directors Community Leaders with diverse professional backgrounds comprise BOD as HMC prepares for 51st edition of the Chevron Houston Marathon Weekend of Events Jan. 13-15, 2023  Houston (July 25th, 2022) – The Houston Marathon Committee announced today the addition of new members Tracey Anthony, Melissa Hahn, and Shannon Truman to its Board of

Defending Champions Return to Mark 50th Anniversary of Chevron Houston Marathon

Defending Champions Return to Mark 50th Anniversary of Chevron Houston Marathon HOUSTON (Jan. 6, 2022) - With 194,039 finishers having run 5,083,822 miles since the first Chevron Houston Marathon, the race will mark its 50th anniversary on January 16. “When 113 runners lined up in 1972 to run loops in Memorial Park, no one would

Carly Caulfield Named Race Director of Chevron Houston Marathon

Carly Caulfield Named Race Director of Chevron Houston Marathon Houston native becomes first female to hold position in 48-year history of the marathon Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) Executive Director Wade Morehead announced today that General Manager & Managing Director of Operations, Carly Caulfield, will become the fifth Race Director in the 48-year history of the