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Houston Marathon Hall of Fame Inducts Former Course Director Carl Moerer

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HOUSTON - The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced today the election of former HMC Board of Director Carl Moerer into the Houston Marathon Hall of Fame. Moerer was honored by the Houston Marathon Committee December 4th at the 2015 Hall of Fame Reception hosted at The Grove in Discovery Green in downtown Houston. "Carl Moerer

Chevron Houston Marathon Increases Race Day Cap to 27,000 for 2016 Races

New Registration System to be Implemented HOUSTON (December 1, 2014) - The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced on Monday that 2016 will feature a field-size increase to 27,000 runners for the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon. Each race will be capped at 13,500 available entries. The ABB 5K, which will take place

Houston Marathon Committee Announces Course Changes

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HOUSTON (October 8, 2014) - The Houston Marathon Committee announced on Wednesday the course changes for the 2015 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon. Slight alterations were made to both courses to accommodate civic enhancement projects downtown and on Shepherd. The 2015 races will start at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 18. "Downtown

Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason Charity Program hits $20 Million Mark

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HOUSTON (September 24, 2014) - The Houston Marathon Committee announced on Wednesday that the Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason charity program has surpassed the $20 million fundraising mark since its inception in 1995. The charitable program is designed for runners to fundraise for local charities. In 2014 alone, over 16,000 donations were made

Elite Prize Purse Announced for 2015 Chevron Houston Marathon Race Weekend

HOUSTON (September 3, 2014) - The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced on Wednesday the elite prize purse for the 2015 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon. A total of $276,000 in guaranteed prize money will be awarded to the top finishers in the four races on January 18th, including a $40,000 first place

Morehead named Executive Director of the Houston Marathon Foundation

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AUGUST 27, 2014 - On behalf of the Houston Marathon Foundation (HMF), the Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced today that Executive Director Wade Morehead will also assume the duties of Executive Director for the Foundation. In addition to this announcement, the HMF is getting a new look by changing its logo to include the iconic

World’s top runners build on success in Houston

Register on June 4th for the chance to run with the best HOUSTON - Over the past decade, the Chevron Houston Marathon Race Weekend of Events has proven to be a breeding ground for the up-and-coming and resurgent distance runners on the international scene. Americans Ryan Hall, Meb Keflezighi and Shalane Flanagan, along with Ethiopians

Houston Marathon Committee Announces New Board Members

Houston (May 6, 2014) - The Houston Marathon Committee announced on Tuesday the addition of Mike Atkins, Stanley Coburn, Lisa Foronda and Benjamin Todd Holloman to its Board of Directors. "Our tenured Board members are very happy to welcome new faces and new perspectives to our Board of Directors," said President Brant Kotch. "In adding

Official Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason Charities Announced

HOUSTON (May 8, 2014) - The Houston Marathon Committee on Thursday announced the 62 official charities for the 2014-2015 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, animal protection and more. Linking 30,000 runners with a record

Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason Charity Program Raises Record $2.6 million

HOUSTON (February 25, 2014) – The 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason charity program has raised a record $2,600,000 to benefit 60 local charities. With more than 16,000 donations, this year marks the fourth in a row that fundraising has surpassed the $2 million plateau. “The philanthropic nature of the Greater Houston community,