The Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon are set to take place on January 9-11, 2026, with the main event happening on Sunday, January 11. The marathon has officially sold out, but there will be various activities for runners of all levels throughout the weekend.
On Friday, January 9, the Houston Marathon Health and Fitness Expo presented by Houston Methodist will kick off at 10 am and run until 6 pm at the George R Brown Convention Center. Runners can also participate in a Shake Out Run with Brooks Running on Friday at 4 pm.
On Saturday, January 10, the We Are Houston 5K presented by Aramco and Chevron will take place. The 5K starts at 6:30 am, followed by other events throughout the day.
The main event, the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon, will start on Sunday at 6:55 am from Congress and Fannin streets. Runners will be divided into six corrals based on their predicted finish time, with Corrals C-F using a pulsed start method to reduce course congestion.
The course runs through various neighborhoods in Houston, including the Washington Corridor, Upper Kirby, Rice and West University, the Galleria, Tanglewood, Memorial, and Memorial Park. There will be road closures and parking restrictions in place throughout the city.
Runners can track their favorite runners on race day using the marathon's mobile app or by searching for them on a browser.
This year marks the 54th edition of the Chevron Houston Marathon, which was first held in 1972. The event is organized by the Houston Marathon Committee and takes place on a mix of concrete and asphalt/blacktop surfaces.
There will also be two stories featured about this event: one about a mom who ran her first marathon after having six children, and another about a man who lost over 100 pounds and decided to participate in his first half-marathon.
On Friday, January 9, the Houston Marathon Health and Fitness Expo presented by Houston Methodist will kick off at 10 am and run until 6 pm at the George R Brown Convention Center. Runners can also participate in a Shake Out Run with Brooks Running on Friday at 4 pm.
On Saturday, January 10, the We Are Houston 5K presented by Aramco and Chevron will take place. The 5K starts at 6:30 am, followed by other events throughout the day.
The main event, the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon, will start on Sunday at 6:55 am from Congress and Fannin streets. Runners will be divided into six corrals based on their predicted finish time, with Corrals C-F using a pulsed start method to reduce course congestion.
The course runs through various neighborhoods in Houston, including the Washington Corridor, Upper Kirby, Rice and West University, the Galleria, Tanglewood, Memorial, and Memorial Park. There will be road closures and parking restrictions in place throughout the city.
Runners can track their favorite runners on race day using the marathon's mobile app or by searching for them on a browser.
This year marks the 54th edition of the Chevron Houston Marathon, which was first held in 1972. The event is organized by the Houston Marathon Committee and takes place on a mix of concrete and asphalt/blacktop surfaces.
There will also be two stories featured about this event: one about a mom who ran her first marathon after having six children, and another about a man who lost over 100 pounds and decided to participate in his first half-marathon.
Anyway, I guess it's cool that the Chevron Houston Marathon is selling out fast - must be super popular or something. And yay for Brooks Running hosting a Shake Out Run on Friday, because what's a weekend without a bunch of sweaty people pounding the pavement? 
The fact that they're doing this again next year just means more traffic in downtown Houston... can't wait to deal with all those road closures and parking nightmares 
. But hey, at least there are some inspiring stories about folks who have completed marathons after having kids or losing a ton of weight - I mean, that's awesome and all, but not exactly my thing 
. I mean, who doesn't love a good corral competition? But seriously, it's all about safety and course congestion. And wow, can you imagine running through some of those neighborhoods in Houston? From the Galleria to Memorial Park, there are so many interesting areas to explore.
. It's like having a little slice of excitement and suspense right in front of you. And hey, if you're feeling inspired, maybe this is the year you lace up those running shoes for the first time yourself? Who knows, it could be life-changing! 
. The fact that runners can track their favorite participants using the app is also super convenient and exciting! 
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. I'm actually planning on participating this year, but not sure if I'll be able to run the full marathon 
. Maybe I'll start with a 5K and see how my body feels. The expo on Friday sounds like so much fun - can't wait to check out all the gear and get pumped up for the big day 
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. I love that they're using pulsed start methods in some of the corrals to reduce congestion. It's all about safety first, right? 
i think its crazy how many ppl want to run this event, i'm not even running but ill be watching from home 
. i feel bad for the runners who missed out tho, i hope they can still participate in other events throughout the weekend. and wow, that mom who ran her first marathon after having 6 kids is literally my spirit animal 
And omg, those stories about the mom who ran her first marathon after having six kids and the guy who lost 100 pounds for his half-marathon... talk about inspiration! 
IT'S GOING TO BE SUCH A BIG EVENT WITH ALL THESE FUN RACES AND EXPOs TO GET US PUMPED UP! 
I LOVE HOW THEY'RE DIVIDING THE RUNNERS INTO CORRALS BASED ON THEIR PREDICTED FINISH TIME - THAT'S SUCH A SMART IDEA TO REDUCE COURSE CONGESTION! 
AND I HEARD THERE'S GOING TO BE SOME AMAZING STORIES SHARED ABOUT PEOPLE WHO ARE RUNNING FOR DIFFERENT REASONS... LIKE THAT MOM WHO RAN HER FIRST MARATHON AFTER HAVING SIX KIDS OR THE MAN WHO LOST OVER 100 POUNDS TO RUN HIS FIRST HALF MARATHON! 
. It just goes to show that with dedication and hard work, we can achieve anything we set our minds to 
i dunno...
like i know lots of people train for this event but dont they need a lil bit more sleep before running 26 miles? 
. But you know what? I love watching the live streams of marathons online, especially with all the stats and runner tracking features 
. It's so cool to see how everyone does throughout the course. And omg, those inspiring stories about the mom who ran her first marathon after having six kids?! 
That woman is a total rockstar! And losing 100 pounds for the half-marathon? Goals, right? 
I love that they're doing this event every year - it's such an amazing way for the community to come together and support each other. Can't wait to see all the amazing runners crossing the finish line on Sunday 
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Can't believe it sold out so fast tho. Anyways, 54th edition? That's a major milestone! We need to prep those running outfits & get our game face on 
And that dude who lost 100 pounds for his first half-marathon? Same bro, same bro! Who needs a beach body when you can have a "I ran a half-marathon and still ate all the pizza" body? 
. On a more serious note, congrats to everyone who managed to snag a spot in the marathon – it's not easy getting in, so kudos to you! And, wow, 54 years of running marathons... some people just love a good challenge (or a good excuse to eat an entire pizza by themselves