By Ambassador Lindsay McClelland As we quickly approach race day, there are many things crossing the minds of runners (including myself). From taper and nutrition to goal setting and logistical planning, there’s a ton to consider! For those embarking on their first race, I want to share some race day etiquette tips I’ve learned over
2017 Race Weekend Schedule of Events Friday, January 13 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute EXPO Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K Participant Packet Pick-Up George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall A3 (Third Floor) 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday, January 14 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute EXPO Marathon and Half Marathon Participant Packet
DICK's Sporting Goods Signs with HMC; 2016 We Are Houston Program Announced HOUSTON (January 6, 2016) - The Houston Marathon Committee announced on Wednesday the return of sponsors Chevron, Aramco, ABB, Memorial Hermann, H-E-B and Bank of Texas to the January 15-17, 2016 Chevron Houston Marathon Race Weekend. Chevron is celebrating their 11th year as
HOUSTON (December 23, 2015) - The 44th edition of the Chevron Houston Marathon Race Weekend features stacked fields in both the Chevron Houston Marathon and the Aramco Houston Half Marathon. Race-day for the 2016 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon is Sunday, January 17. "The group that our Elite Athlete Committee has assembled,
By Ambassador Lindsay McClelland One of the biggest adjustments for me when I moved to Houston from Hawaii was running in the winter. While we only get a couple months of real cold, the adjustment from the hot humid weather we’re used to most of the year to chilly and cold can be tough. I
By Ambassador Heather Foley Ahh, the pumpkin spice everything is in full swing. There is a chill in the air (well, sometimes there is). Your Chevron Houston Marathon or Aramco Houston Half Marathon countdown is in single digit weeks now. The only thing that stands between you and that magical start line is the holiday
HOUSTON (November 18, 2015) - The Houston Marathon Committee announced today that the 2016 Chevron Houston Marathon will feature the inaugural Mascot vs. Media Challenge to promote the Run for a Reason charity program and healthy lifestyles. For the first time ever, the H-Town Mascots will take on three media teams - Team ABC13, Team
By Ambassador Mariana Cano Take a few seconds to think about these numbers: 6 minute miles, 41 consecutive Houston Marathons, 55 continuous years logging 70 to 100 miles, and several marathons completed in 3 hours or less. All those numbers are part of the athletic life of Jack Lippincott, one of the most beloved elite
HOUSTON (November 2, 2015) - The Houston Marathon Foundation (HMF) announced today that it will provide $45,000 in financial support for several U.S. elite long-distance runners and development programs, including funding to Team Green (Woodlands, TX), Team ZAP Fitness (Lenoir, NC), Team USA Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN), and five 2016 Olympic Trials Marathon qualifiers from the
HOUSTON (October 22, 2015) - The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced on Thursday the elite prize purse for the 2016 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon. A total of $268,000 in guaranteed prize money will be awarded to the top finishers in the four races on race day, including a $40,000 first place
