Men’s Marathon – 2:06:39 (Zouhair Talbi, 2024)
Women’s Marathon – 2:19:12 (Keira D’Amato, 2022)

Men’s Half Marathon – 59:22 (Feyisa Lilesa, 2012)
Women’s Half Marathon – 1:04:37* (Sutume Kebede, 2024)

*Fastest half marathon time run by a woman on U.S. soil

The athlete development program invites a LIMITED number of athletes who are provided with a priority starting location for the Chevron Houston Marathon or Aramco Houston Half Marathon. With an eligible qualifying time, athletes may receive access to a guaranteed entry* or a complimentary entry for those meeting the high-performance standards. Athletes accepted into the ADP field will also have access to a starting location just behind the elite athlete field and in front of the open field.

Athletes meeting the below standards will be eligible for a guaranteed entry (at Tier 2 pricing) to the 2025 Chevron Houston Marathon or Aramco Houston Half Marathon.

Performances that do not meet the standards will not be considered.

Performances prior to January 1, 2023, will not be considered.

Performances must be run on a course, certified and recognized by USATF, World Athletics or a World Athletics Member Federation.

Athletes meeting the high-performance standards below may qualify for a complimentary entry. Please email elite@houstonmarathon.com for information.

The Athlete Development Program includes:

• Guaranteed entry at Tier 2 entry pricing or complimentary entry to the race based on standards above
• A small pre-race stretching/warm-up area with port-a-cans
• A priority starting location just behind the elites and ahead of the open field.

Please keep in mind:

• We are unable to offer gear check at the start line
  • Gear check is available on the first floor of the George R. Brown Convention Center before the race.
  • Gear Check Details

• We are unable to offer individual fluid drop on the course
  • General water and Gatorade Endurance stations are available throughout the course.
  • Fluid Station Details

• Bib/packet pick-up takes place at the Health & Fitness EXPO
  • EXPO/Packet Pick-Up Details

Entries for the Chevron Houston Marathon/Aramco Houston Half Marathon will close at 5:00 p.m. CST on December 9, 2024 or when the combined marathon/half marathon field has reached a capacity of 300 participants.

For consideration, please send links to recent race results to Elite@houstonmarathon.com.

*Athletes should contact the HMC about an ADP entry before registering. We will not be able to offer registration reimbursements for those athletes who registered and are subsequently accepted into the Athlete Development Program.