Marketing Opportunities

The Chevron Houston Marathon is the largest single-day sporting event in the City of Houston. Runners come from all 50 states and over 54 countries to challenge themselves on one of the fastest courses in the country. The Houston Marathon Committee is proud to host this event weekend each January in the Bayou City for the past 53 years.

The  two-day Houston Marathon Health & Fitness EXPO presented by Houston Methodist is the perfect opportunity to introduce participants and patrons to your brand!

Houston Marathon Health & Fitness EXPO presented by Houston Methodist

The Houston Marathon Health & Fitness EXPO presented by Houston Methodist features exhibitors from across the country showcasing the latest trends in footwear, apparel, technology and more! The Health & Fitness EXPO is also the exclusive home to the participant packet pick-up for all participants over race weekend. This two-day EXPO held at the George R. Brown Convention Center welcomes over 57,000 the top runners and fitness enthusiasts from all around the world.

Hours of Operation:

  • Friday, January 9, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, January 10, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

EXPO Booth Pricing:

10’x10′ Standard Rate: $2,200
10’x10′ End Cap Rate: $2,500
10’x20′ Standard Rate: $3,600
10’x20′ End Cap Rate: $4,200
20’x20′ Island Standard Rate: $8,100

2026 EXPO Marketing Deliverable Details:

All EXPO Partners booth registration includes the following marketing deliverables:

  • EXPO Race Day Program Thank You to 38,000 recipients
  • 1 complimentary parking pass

Additional marketing deliverables can be secured through the following three marketing bundles:

Elite Partner                                                   $500
• EXPO Race Day Program Thank You to 38,000 recipients*
• 2 complimentary parking passes*
• Social media mention on Race Week or immediately following Race Weekend

Champion Partner                                            $1,000
• EXPO Race Day Program Thank You to 38,000 recipients*
• 2 complimentary parking passes*
• Social media mention on Race Week or immediately following Race Weekend
• Race Day Program feature story must be submitted for approval and collaboration no later than Dec. 5, 2025
• Inclusion in Virtual Goodie Bag to 38,000 recipients (4 sends to participants pre-race, 1 send post-race) and must be submitted by Dec. 5, 2025

Record Holder Partner                                              $2,000
• EXPO Race Day Program Thank You to 38,000 recipients*
• 2 complimentary parking passes*
• Social media mention on Race Week or immediately following Race Weekend
• Race Day Program Feature Story must be submitted for approval and collaboration no later than Dec. 5, 2025
• Inclusion in Virtual Goodie Bag to 38,000 recipients (4 sends to participants pre-race, 1 send post-race) and must be submitted by Dec. 5 2025
• Newsletter spotlight mention

*Deliverables are are designated for partners with an EXPO booth.

Virtual Event Bag

The Chevron Houston Marathon Virtual Event Bag allows your coupon, flier or advertisement to reach our runners and volunteers. More than 38,000 Virtual Event bags will be sent out 4 times before race day and 1 send the day after race day. We will also include 1 send to our 7,000 volunteers post-race as a thank you for their efforts in making this race possible.

Virtual Event Bag Messages

1. Monday, December 12 – 1 Month Before Race Day
2. Monday, December 28  – Planning for Race Week
3. Monday, January 5 2026 – Race Week Kick-Off – Deals in Houston
4. Friday, January 9 2026 – Race Weekend – Deals in Houston
5. Monday, January 12 2026 – Marathon Monday – Celebration and Recovery

Offers must be submitted by Dec. 5, 2025 to be included in all 5 messages.

Sponsorship Opportunities 

For more information about Chevron Houston Marathon sponsorship opportunities, please contact Steve Schnell at sschnell@houstonmarathon.com

The Houston Marathon Committee will never ask vendors to provide payment or financial information via email.

All official payments are processed exclusively through our EXPO Management System, EventHub.

Please note:

  • No official correspondence will come from Gmail or other public email domains.
  • Do not share payment or personal information in response to suspicious emails or messages.

Let’s work together to prevent scams.
Stay informed, stay vigilant, and stay safe!