Market at the hoUSTON mARATHON hEALTH & fITNESS eXPO
Showcase your brand to 61,000+ runners and fitness enthusiasts at race weekend’s premier event.
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 has been proud to host this event weekend each January in the Bayou City for the past 54 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 61,000 runners and fitness enthusiasts from all around the world.
2027 EXPO Hours of Operation:
Friday, January 15, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, January 16, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Located inside the George R. Brown Convention Center
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
EXPO Marketing Deliverable Details:
All EXPO Partners’ booth registrations include the following marketing deliverables:
- EXPO Race Day Program Thank You to 40,000 recipients
- 1 complimentary parking pass
ADDITIONAL AVAILABLE MARKETING PACKAGES
Elite Partner
- EXPO Race Day Program Thank You to 40,000 recipients*
- 2 complimentary parking passes*
- Social media mention during Race Week or immediately following Race Weekend
Champion Partner
- EXPO Race Day Program Thank You to 40,000 recipients*
- 2 complimentary parking passes*
- Social media mention during Race Week or immediately following Race Weekend
- Race Day Program Feature Story if submitted for approval and collaboration no later than Dec. 5
- Inclusion in Virtual Goodie Bag to 40,000 recipients (4 sends to participants pre-race, 1 send post-race) if submitted by Dec. 5, 2026
Record Holder Partner
- EXPO Race Day Program Thank You to 40,000 recipients*
- 2 complimentary parking passes*
- Social media mention during Race Week or immediately following Race Weekend
- Race Day Program Feature Story if submitted for approval and collaboration no later than Dec. 5
- Inclusion in Virtual Goodie Bag to 40,000 recipients (4 sends to participants pre-race, 1 send post-race) if submitted by Dec. 5, 2026
- Newsletter spotlight mention
*Deliverables 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 40,000 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
- Monday, December 14 – 1 Month Before Race Day
- Monday, January 4 – Planning for Race Week
- Monday, January 11 – Race Week Kick-Off – Deals in Houston
- Friday, January 15 – Race Weekend – Deals in Houston
- Monday, January 18 – Marathon Monday – Celebration and Recovery
Offers must be submitted by Dec. 5 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
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