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Skechers Performance Division signs on as a sponsor of Chevron Houston Marathon

HOUSTON –The Houston Marathon Committee announced on Wednesday a multi-year partnership with SKECHERS USA, Inc. under which the Skechers Performance Division will become the official footwear and apparel sponsor for the Chevron Houston Marathon. “This partnership further solidifies our position as a major player in the performance business,” began Michael Greenberg, president of SKECHERS. “Since

Houston Marathon Committee announces new Courses

HOUSTON – The Houston Marathon Committee, in conjunction with the City of Houston, announced on Tuesday the new courses for the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon. Lottery registration for the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon will be open until June 20, with the selected runners announced on June 24. 

2014 Race Registration opens on National Running Day

HOUSTON - In conjunction with the opening of race registration for the 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon on Wednesday, June 5, the Houston Marathon Committee will celebrate National Running Day at Memorial Park from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. The opening of the lottery coincides with this coast-to-coast celebration of the sport

Official Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason Charities announced

HOUSTON – The Houston Marathon Committee on Thursday announced the 60 official charities for the 2013-2014 Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason charity program. The new charity lineup offers a variety of important causes including medical research and support, community outreach and animal protection. Linking 30,000 runners with 60 charities, the Run for a

Chevron Houston Marathon’s Run for a Reason charity program raises $2.2 million

HOUSTON – The Chevron Houston Marathon’s Run for a Reason charity program raised $2.2 million to benefit 60 charities, the Houston Marathon Committee announced on Wednesday. With more than 17,000 donations, the 2012-2013 season marks the third year in a row that fundraising has surpassed the $2 million mark. “The Chevron Houston Marathon Run for

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