Be a part of Houston's largest single-day sporting event at the 39th annual Chevron Houston Marathon. The event takes place in conjunction with the Aramco Half Marathon, EP5K and ABB Team Challenge. Over 200,000 spectators are expected to attend and over $1 million in charitable donations will be raised.
When Is The 2011 Houston Marathon?
January 30, 2011
6:45 a.m.: Marathon and half marathon wheelchair start
7:00 a.m.: Marathon and half marathon first wave start
7:10 a.m.: Marathon and half marathon second wave start
7:25 a.m.: 5K wheelchair start
7:30 a.m.: 5K start
Where
George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida de las Americas
Houston, TX 77010
Registration Information
Lottery: This year's participants will be selected using a lottery system. All applicants between July 27, 2010 and August 12, 2010 will have equal odds of being chosen. Dates: July 27, 2010 - August 12, 2010 @ 11:59 p.m. Age requirements: 12 years and older
Fees: Marathon $115, Half Marathon $95, 5K (until October 31, 2010) $25, 5K (as of November 1, 2010) $30
Where to Watch
Mile 2: The Elysian Viaduct
Miles 3 and 4: White Oak Drive
Mile 10: Main Street
Mile 12: University Boulevard in West University Place
Mile 13: University and Wesleyan
Mile 16: Post Oak and San Felipe
Mile 17: Tanglewood Road
Miles 20 & 21: Memorial Park
Charities
3 "A" Bereavement Foundation: Charity dedicated to securing necessary and affordable services to low-income bereaving families
Action Ministries Houston, Inc.: Ministry aiming to feed, cloth and educate those in need regardless of ethnicity or religious background.
Contact
Chevron Houston Marathon Website
Houston Marathon Committee
720 N. Post Oak Rd. Ste. 100
Houston, TX 77024
713.957.3453 office
713.957.3406 fax
