2026 Athlete Guide

2026 AT H L E T E G U I D E

RUNHOU

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Race Weekend Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 EXPO & Packet Pick-Up Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 5K Race Day Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5K Start Line Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5K Course & Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 EXPO & Race Day Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Chevron Houston Marathon Mobile App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Race Day Tracking & Results and Race Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) Map & Pre-Race Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Start Line Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Start Line Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Course Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Important Course Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Athletes with Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Support And Gear (SAG) Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Finish Line Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Post-Race Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 RunFest Post-Race Party presented by Michelob Ultra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Going Green & HMC Info Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Code Of Conduct & Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Prohibited Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 2027 Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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RACE WEEKEND

SCHEDULE

RUNHOU

RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 Garmin Tune-Up Runs Good Guys Run Club & Timeless Runners 6:30 p.m. Garmin watch try-ons 7 p.m. Run starts, 2 and 4 mile options FRIDAY, JANUARY 9

Houston Marathon Health & Fitness EXPO presented by Houston Methodist Participant Packet Pick-Up: Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon, We Are Houston 5K presented by Aramco and Chevron George R. Brown Convention Center, 3rd Floor in Hall B3 after leaving Packet Pick-Up in the Grand Ballroom 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Brooks Glycerin Flex Trial Brooks Newsstand at Discovery Green 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Brooks Shakeout Run Brooks Newsstand at Discovery Green 4 p.m.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 We Are Houston 5K presented by Aramco and Chevron Start at McKinney & Crawford 6:30 - 8 a.m. 5K Race Day Packet Pick-Up Opens 7:50 a.m. Wheelchair & Handcycle Start 8 a.m. Open Field Start Brooks Glycerin Flex Trial Brooks Newsstand at Discovery Green 6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

RunFest Post-Race Party presented by Michelob Ultra Discovery Green, Jones Lawn 7 – 10:30 a.m.

Houston Marathon Health & Fitness EXPO presented by Houston Methodist George R. Brown Convention Center, 3rd Floor in Hall B3 after leaving Packet Pick-Up in the Grand Ballroom 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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SCHEDULE

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RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 Chevron Houston Marathon & Aramco Houston Half Marathon Start 6:35 a.m. Marathon & Half Marathon Wheelchair & Handcycle Division 6:45 a.m. Aramco Houston Half Marathon Elite Field 6:55 a.m. Chevron Houston Marathon Elite Field 6:55 a.m. Marathon & Half Marathon Open Field RunFest Post-Race Party presented by Michelob Ultra Charity & Running Club Village Discovery Green, Jones Lawn 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Houston Marathon Limited Edition Race Day Poster Pick yours up at the Brooks Newsstand at Discovery Green 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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EXPO & PACKET PICK-UP CHECKLIST  PLAN enough time to find parking.  BRING your government-issued photo ID and final confirmation email. A photo ID is not required for children 17 and under.

P articipants are limited to picking up a packet for ONE additional participant. No group pick-up will be allowed. Follow the instructions on your email confirmation to pick up for an additional participant.  HAVE your ID and confirmation out and ready before getting to the front of the check-in line to pick up your packet.  DONATE your gently used shoes at the Shoe Donation location in the EXPO in Hall B3, third floor.  COLLECT your participant item and Gear Check bag when you pick up your bib in the Grand Ballroom. Don’t forget to pick-up your HERO bib if you are Running for a Reason! Training Challenge Medals can be found at the Houston Marathon Foundation booth in Hall B3.

Participant items that are not picked up will not be mailed.  CHECK OUT the EXPO page on our website, or look for signage inside the EXPO for more information such as the exhibitor list. Don’t forget to scan your bib on your way to EXPO to check the BibTag matches your name and is working properly.

Visit the Houston Methodist booth alongside dozens of running vendors!

Take lots of photos, tell us who your favorites are, and be sure to tag us and use our hashtags: #HouMarathon, #HouHalf, #RunHOU, #Hou5K

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RUNHOU 5K PARKING

RACE DAY PARKING SATURDAY

St. Emmanuel

St. Emmanuel

69

Hamilton

Hamilton

P

P

Chenevert Avenida de las Americas

P

P Jackson

Mariott Marquis

P

Bell

Crawford

P

Embassy Suites

P

LaBranch

LaBranch

LaBranch

Austin

Austin Four Seasons Hotel

P

P

P

Bell

San Jacinto

P

Caroline

P

P

P

P

San Jacinto

E

Fannin

Club Quarters Hotel

Main

Clay

Green Street

Polk

Dallas

Lamar

McKinney

Walker

Rusk

Capitol

Texas

Magnolia Hotel

Prarie

Sam Houston Hotel

Preston

Fannin

P

P

P

Caroline

Caroline

P

Leeland

P

Clay

P

Polk

P

Dallas

Lamar

Austin

McKinney

Walker

Rusk

Capitol

Texas

Prarie

Preston

Congress

P

P

P

Tundra Garage

*Recommended

P

Hampton Inn/ Homewood Suites

Westin Hotel

P

P

Jackson

Hilton AmericasHouston

Crawford

P

P

Holiday Inn Express

Nau Center

DAIKIN PARK

P

Pease

59

Leeland

Chartres St.

Bell

P

Clay

Polk

P

Dallas

P

Lamar

McKinney

P

Walker

P

Rusk

Capitol

Texas

Preston

P

St. Emmanuel

N

P Main

S W

Main

Parking is available at privately owned surface lots and parking garages around the George R. Brown Convention Center and downtown area. The Chevron Houston Marathon does not control parking hours or price. We recommend paying by credit card or Houston parking app to ensure legitimate payment. Authorized lot attendants will not ask for cash.

P SURFACE PARKING

In addition to the available lots and garages downtown, the Toyota Tundra Garage offers ample secure parking with easy entry and exit only three blocks from the George R. Brown Convention Center.

POINT OF INTEREST

PARKING GARAGE HOTEL

LIGHT RAIL

Saturday (We Are Houston 5K) streets will close on and around the course at 7:00 a.m.

Visit houstonmarathon.com for street closure listings and times.

Street closed Thursday ‒ Sunday Street closed Saturday (7:00 am ‒ 10:00 am)

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RUSK

WALKER

McKINNEY

LAMAR

DALLAS

5K START LINE & CORRALS SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025

LA BRANCH

CRAWFORD RunFest Presented By

HILTON AMERICAS

MARRIOTT MARQUIS

DISCOVERY GREEN PARK

START LINE

AVENIDA DE LAS AMERICAS CORRAL

D

STARTS AT 8:30 a.m.

CORRAL

C

STARTS AT 8:15 a.m.

CORRAL

A

CLOSES AT 7:55 a.m.

STARTS AT 8:00 a.m.

PACKET PICK-UP 1st FLOOR HALL B

CORRAL

B

STARTS AT 8:00 a.m.

PORT-A-CANS

GEORGE R. BROWN CONVENTION CENTER

6:30 a.m.

Packet Pick-Up Opens Inside GRB Hall B

7:00 a.m.

RunFest Presented By Michelob Ultra Opens

8:00 a.m.

Packet Pick-Up Closes

7:50 a.m.

Wheelchair & Handcycle Start

7:55 a.m.

A Corral Closes

8:00 a.m.

A & B Corral Start

8:15 a.m.

C Corral Start

8:30 a.m.

D Corral Start

10:00 a.m. Course Closes 10:30 a.m. RunFest Presented By Michelob Ultra Closes

Race Day Packet Pick-Up opens at 6:30 a.m. inside Hall B of the George R. Brown Convention Center. Packet Pick-Up will close at 8:00 a.m. The race will start by corrals with A & B at 8 a.m., C at 8:15 a.m. and D at 8:30 a.m. Check your bib for your corral assignment. Finisher medals, photo opportunities, food and beverages are available in Discovery Green Park after your finish. Celebrate your finish at RunFest presented by Michelob Ultra in Discovery Green Park. Don’t miss out on your post-race festivities and snacks. RunFest will be open from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Gear Check will not be provided for the 5K.

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RUNHOU 5K COURSE & INSTRUCTIONS

WAL KER

DAL L AS

PO L K

C L AY

BEL L

L EEL AND

PEAS E

JEF F ERS O N

S T. JO S EPH PARKWAY

GRAY

WEBS TER

H ADL EY

Mc IL H ENNY

Mc GO WEN

DENNIS

TUAM

ELGIN

ANITA

We Are Houston 5K

MAIN

ROSALIE

SAN J ACINT O C A R O L INE A US TIN

M c KI N NEY

LA MA R

FANNIN

M c KIN N EY + C RAW FORD

L A B R A NC H C R A WFO R D JAC KS O N C H EVER NE T

MILE MARKER

KILOMETER MARKER

REFUELING STATION

START McKINNEY + CRAWFORD

F I NISH

LA M A R + C RAWF O RD

S TA R T D IS C O VERY GRE E N PARK

GE O RGE R. BROW N C O NVE NTION C E NT ER

FINISH LAMAR + CRAWFORD

 The course will start on McKinney and will finish on Lamar.  The Refueling Station is located at approximately mile 1.5.

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RUNHOU RACE DAY PARKING & STREET CLOSURES Visit houstonmarathon.com for street closure listings and times.

SUNDAY St. Emmanuel

St. Emmanuel

69

Hamilton

Hamilton

P

P

Chenevert Avenida de las Americas

P

P Jackson

Mariott Marquis

P

Bell

P

Embassy Suites

P

LaBranch

LaBranch

LaBranch

Austin

Austin

P

P

P

Four Seasons Hotel

Bell

San Jacinto

P

Caroline

P

P

P

P

San Jacinto Clay

Green Street

Polk

Dallas

Lamar

McKinney

Walker

Rusk

Capitol

Texas

Magnolia Hotel

Prarie

Sam Houston Hotel

Preston

Fannin

P

P

P

Caroline

Caroline

P

Leeland

P

Clay

P

Polk

Dallas

Lamar

Austin

McKinney

Walker

Rusk

Capitol

Texas

Prarie

Preston

Congress

P

P

P

Tundra Garage

*Recommended

Crawford Hampton Inn/ Homewood Suites

Westin Hotel

P

P

Jackson

Hilton AmericasHouston

Crawford

P

P

Holiday Inn Express

Nau Center

DAIKIN PARK

P

Pease

59

Leeland

Chartres St.

Bell

Clay

P

Polk

Dallas

P

Lamar

McKinney

P

Walker

P

Rusk

Capitol

Texas

Preston

P

St. Emmanuel

N

Club Quarters Hotel

Main

E

Fannin

P Main

Main

Parking is available at privately owned surface lots and parking garages around the George R. Brown Convention Center and downtown area. The Chevron Houston Marathon does not control parking hours, payments, or price. We recommend paying by credit card or Houston parking app to ensure legitimate payment. Authorized lot attendants will not ask for cash.

In addition to the available lots and garages downtown, the Toyota Tundra Garage offers ample secure parking with easy entry and exit only three blocks from the George R. Brown Convention Center.

On Sunday race day, participants should arrive early (before 5:30 a.m.) to allow for traffic and parking. Streets comprising the start line will close at 5:30 a.m. HPD will begin closing other streets in the downtown area at 5:30 a.m.

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P SURFACE PARKING PARKING GARAGE HOTEL POINT OF INTEREST LIGHT RAIL

*For spectators arriving after 8:00 a.m., we recommend parking north of Rusk for easiest access to spectator amenities.

Recommended parking for spectators arriving after 8:00 am Street closed Thursday ‒ Sunday Street closed Sunday (5:30 am ‒ 8:00 am) Street closed Sunday (7:00 am ‒ 2:00 pm)

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S TAY CO N N E C T E D!

RACE TO DOWNLOAD OUR APP INTRODUCING

Virtual Cheers!

This year, runners won’t just be lifted up by the hundreds of creative cheer signs out on the course—they’ll also feel the love right on their phones with the launch of Virtual Cheers.

Friends and family around the world can now send a personalized pre-race encouragement or post-race congratulations—including a photo and text—directly to a registered race participant through the official race mobile app.

To share a virtual cheer, download the 2026 mobile app, open the app, and click the “send a cheer” button. Participants can view all of their Virtual Cheers within their live tracking and results profile.

Check out the Virtual Cheers feature in the 2026 Event Mobile App!

TUNE IN TO: • STREAM Charity Check Presentations & Elite Athlete Press Conferences on Friday, Jan. 9th 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. by tuning into YouTube LIVE! • GET directions on where to get your participant packets, race bibs and more before entering EXPO • VOLUNTEER as a member of the Race Crew

CHEVRON HOUSTON MARATHON APP Download the Chevron Houston Marathon app to set yourself up for race day success. Whether you’re a participant, spectator or long-distance supporter, the free mobile app offers real-time runner tracking and splits, interactive participant maps, live runner race photos and so much more to enhance your race experience.

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RUNHOU RACE TRACKING & RESULTS RACE TIMING Your timing device is attached to the back of your bib.

NOTE: If you do not follow the below instructions, your tracking and results may be impacted.  Make sure the number printed on your BibTag matches your bib number. Scan the BibTag on your way to EXPO to make sure your name matches and that your BibTag is working properly.  Leave the BibTag attached – DO NOT remove it from your bib for any reason. Do not fold or wrinkle your bib. Do not cover your bib with any clothing or equipment while running.

RACE TRACKING & RESULTS Visit our website www.houstonmarathon.com for all results, tracking and information about your favorite athlete. Share with friends and family using the following tracking tools: Search engine for all registered runners.  Ability to choose your favorite runners and follow on a personalized screen. Timing updates at every 5K split, including average pace.  Projected arrival times for all splits along the course, including the finish line. Live tracking along a map of the race course.  Leaderboards by event. Search by category of runners (i.e. age group, gender, hometown, etc.).

Unofficial results will be posted online immediately following the event.

Your official race results will be emailed to you within one week of race day.

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GRB MAP & PRE-RACE INSTRUCTIONS GEORGE R. BROWN CONVENTION CENTER

PRERACE INFORMATION

POSTRACE INFORMATION

URINALS

URINALS

URINALS

LEGACY RUNNERS MEETING AREA

FOOD COURT

SHIRT EXCHANGE

ICE CREAM

DOUBLE MEDALS

FINISHER SHIRTS

EXIT TO REUNION AREA

HALL A

HALL B

HALL C

HALL D

POSTRACE WATER

HALL E

REUNION AREA

PRERACE WATER

CHANGING AREA

HERO EXCLUSIVE CHANGING AREAS & RESTROOMS

LACTATION SPACE

CATHOLIC MASS 5:30 A.M.

PROTESTANT SERVICE 5:30 A.M.

INFO BOOTH

GEAR CHECK

GEAR CHECK

CHANGING AREA

MEDICAL AREA

PHOTOS

GRAND LOBBY

ENTRANCE TO BUILDING BUILDING EXIT

ENTRANCE TO BUILDING

URINALS

PORTACANS

BANANAS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

EXIT TO START LINE

MEDALS

ENTRANCE/EXIT TO BUILDING

WATER

DALLAS

RUNFEST PRESENTED BY:

LAMAR

MCKINNEY

MARRIOTT MARQUIS HOTEL

WALKER

RUSK

AVENIDA DE LAS AMERICAS

HILTON AMERICAS HOTEL

CHARITY VILLAGE DISCOVERY GREEN PARK

FINISH

 T he GRB opens at 5 a.m. and closes at 2:30 p.m. on race day.  You can arrive early (by 5:30 a.m.) to drop your official clear Gear Check bag at Gear Check in Halls C & D before heading out to the Start Line.  More than 200 port-a-cans are located in Hall A of the GRB. Port-a-cans are also available just before entry to each start line corral.  No spectators will be allowed in the GRB before 7:30 a.m. Friends and family may visit RunFest until this time.

 Plan to arrive at the GRB before 5:30 a.m. to allow for traffic and parking. Streets in the downtown area close beginning at 5:30 a.m.  Pre-race services inside the GRB, including Gear Check, will begin closing at 6:45 a.m. to prepare the building for finishers.  A private lactation area is available for nursing mothers. For more information, visit the FAQ on our website or email marathon@houstonmarathon.com.

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RUNHOU 2026 START LINE MAP

CHEVRON HOUSTON MARATHON ARAMCO HOUSTON HALF MARATHON

HAMILTON

PORT-A-CANS

Corral F Gate Close 7:35 a.m.

TEXAS

DAIKIN PARK

Leave the GRB with plenty of time to reach corrals.

Expect lines at the port-a-cans and/or at corral entry gates.

GEORGE R. BROWN CONVENTION CENTER

RUSK

PORT -ACANS CHENEVERT

CORRAL F

GEAR CHECK PORT-A-CANS AVENIDA DE LAS AMERICAS

JACKSON

RunFest

PORT-A-CANS

PRESENTED BY:

MARRIOTT MARQUIS

HILTON AMERICAS

CORRAL F

FINISH

CRAWFORD Corral E Gate Close 7:25 a.m.

CHARITY VILLAGE

PORT-A-CANS

LA BRANCH PORT -ACANS

Corral Gate

Perimeter Entry Points

Port-A-Cans

Leave the GRB with plenty of time to reach corrals.

Lorem Expect lines atipsum the port-a-cans and/or at corral entry gates.

CORRAL SCHEDULE

CAROLINE

CORRAL C Corral C Gate Close 6:55 a.m.

ALL CORRALS LAST CHANCE PORT-A-CANS

RACE SCHEDULE

Based on your projected finish time, 6:40 a.m. Corral A & B Gates Close 6:35 a.m. Athletes with Disabilities Start line up behind the appropriate pace 6:55 a.m. Corral C Gate Closes 6:45 a.m. Half Marathon Elite Start sign within your assigned corral.

7:10 a.m. Corral D Gate Closes 6:55 a.m. Marathon Elite Start Port-a-cans will be available before 7:25 a.m. Corral E Gate Closes 6:55 a.m. Half Marathon Open Field Start entry to corrals and on both sides of 7:35 a.m. Corral F Gate Closes 6:55 a.m. Marathon Open Field Start Congress just before the Start Line.

PORT-A-CANS

For more information, visit the Course Information section at houstonmarathon.com

PORT-A-CANS

SAN JACINTO

CORRAL A

CORRAL B

Corral A Gate Close 6:40 a.m.

Corral B Gate Close 6:40 a.m.

PORT -ACANS

START LINE

DALLAS

LAMAR

McKINNEY

WALKER

CAPITOL

TEXAS

PRAIRIE

CORRAL A

PRESTON

CONGRESS

Perimeter

(All bags entering marathon venues are subject to search)

Corral D Gate Close 7:10 a.m.

FANNIN

Corral Path to Corral

CORRAL D

Corral C

AUSTIN

DISCOVERY GREEN PARK

MAP LEGEND

RUSK

CORRAL E

CORRAL E

 Corral gate closure times are strictly enforced. If you miss entry to your assigned gate, you must move to a later starting position.  Leave the GRB with plenty of time to reach your corral. There may be lines at the port-a-cans or at the entry gate. Plan accordingly.  Port-a-cans are available along the route to your corral. Additional last chance port-a-cans are available on both sides of the street just before the Start Line.

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START LINE INSTRUCTIONS START LINE INSTRUCTIONS  As you exit the GRB, look for signs directing you to your assigned corral.  The letter on your bib indicates your corral assignment. You must line up in your assigned corral or you may move to a later corral. For example, an “A” bib may start in the “B” corral, but a “B” bib will not be admitted to the “A” corral. If you wish to run with a friend assigned to a different corral, you may line up together in the later assigned corral.  Pace signs inside each corral indicate where you should start. Line up behind the sign with your expected pace.  The race will start at 6:55 a.m. “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, and “F” corrals will be led to the Start Line as the “A” corral clears.

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Chevron Houston Marathon Aramco Houston Half Marathon START Congress + Fannin FINISH Lamar + Crawford Mile Marker

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RUNHOU COURSE INFORMATION IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION  Gatorade Endurance Refueling Stations are located approximately every 1.5 miles along the course beginning at mile 2.  Each Refueling Station will provide water and Lemon-Lime Gatorade.  Port-a-cans are located after each Refueling Station starting at mile 2. R ace entertainment “HOOPLA” stations are located throughout the course.  GU Energy Gels will be available near Mile 7 and 18.

COURSE MEDICAL AID STATIONS Medical Aid Stations are available every 1.5 miles before each Refueling Station through mile 20, and every 3/4 mile after mile 20. Pick up by our SAG vans is only available at Medical Aid Stations or by the final SAG van that tails the race route as streets reopen to traffic.

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ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES DID YOU KNOW? The Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon host a substantial Athletes with Disabilities division.

The Houston Marathon believes in creating opportunities for athletes of all abilities. You might be running alongside these runners or wheelers during certain parts of the race. Here are some things to keep in mind:  Many athletes with a disability will be running with two guides. Guides will have bright yellow bibs on their back. Never try to run between a runner and their guide(s). You could get injured or cause injury.  Runners that are visually impaired rely heavily on their guides to warn them of hazards. Please do not try to distract their guide or the runner by giving high fives or patting them on the back when you run by.  Runners that wear a prosthetic leg will often swing one or both of their legs far out to the side when they stride.

Please try to allow space between you and other runners to stay out of their way and prevent injury.  Try to stay out of the way of racing wheelchairs. They go up hills very slowly but come down hills faster than most people can run. They also make very wide and slow turns.

Good rules to run by: Give athletes with disabilities and their guides plenty of space. Feel free to cheer though— everyone needs some encouragement along the way!

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RUNHOU SAG ACCOMMODATIONS SAG ACCOMODATIONS Should you find yourself unable to complete the entire course, the Support and Gear (SAG) Team is available to assist you. SAG vans will be available to pick up any participants who need a ride back to the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB).  Designated pick-up points for SAG vans are located at every Medical Aid Station.  Go to the nearest Medical Aid Station for SAG pick-up.  SAG vans will run approximately every 15 minutes from each Medical Aid Station.  All SAG vans and buses will have SAG Race Crew onboard to provide information on the services available to participants upon return to the GRB.  There will be water on the vehicles, and the vehicles will be climate controlled.

Pick-up by our SAG vans is only available at Medical Aid Stations or by the final SAG van that tails the race route as streets reopen to traffic.

Participants who fall behind pace will be asked by the Houston Police Department to board the final SAG vans as roads reopen to vehicular traffic.

Based on the six hour marathon time limit, if participants have not reached the following locations by the time shown, they will be instructed by race officials to take a SAG back to the GRB. Participants will not be allowed on the course after these times.

Mile 7.6 – 9:45 a.m. Marathon/Half Marathon Split Marathon participants behind pace will be directed to complete the half marathon course.

Mile 14 – 11:15 a.m. Post Oak Blvd. at Richmond Ave. Participants behind pace will be directed to catch the SAG van back to the GRB. Mile 20 – 12:35 p.m. Memorial Dr. at I-610 Participants behind pace will be directed to catch the SAG van back to the GRB.

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FINISH LINE MAP 2026 FINISH LINE MAP CHEVRON HOUSTON MARATHON ARAMCO HOUSTON HALF MARATHON

MAP LEGEND

FINISH LINE MAP

GEORGE R. BROWN CONVENTION CENTER

Course Route

HALL B

HALL A

Spectator Amenities

HALL D

HALL C H-E-B FOOD COURT

RUNNER REUNION

GEAR CHECK

Entry to Runner Reunion Perimeter Entry Points (All bags entering marathon venues are subject to search)

GRB Opens RunFest Presented By Michelob Ultra Opens

FINISH CRAWFORD

CHARITY VILLAGE DISCOVERY GREEN PARK

LA BRANCH NO CROSSING

Charity Village Opens Half Marathon Elite Field Start

6:55 a.m.

Marathon Elite Field Start & Half Marathon & Marathon Open Field Start GRB Closes RunFest Presented By Michelob Ultra Closes Charity Village Closes

2:30 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

WALKER

Athletes with Disabilities Field Start

6:45 a.m.

RUSK

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HILTON AMERICAS

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LAMAR

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RunFest

MARRIOTT MARQUIS

McKINNEY

For spectators arriving after 7:30 a.m. recommended parking: north of Rusk St.

SPECTATOR PARKING AFTER 7:30 a.m.

• Alphabetical signs will be clearly visible • Plan to meet under the first letter of the runner’s last name

AVENIDA DE LAS AMERICAS

SPECTATOR PARKING AFTER 7:30 a.m.

Meet your friends and family in Runner Reunion after the race

MEDICAL

BRIDGE

NEED TO CROSS THE COURSE? Use the pedestrian bridge.

Perimeter

HALL E FINISHER SHIRTS

NEED TO CROSS THE COURSE? Use the pedestrian bridge at Fannin and Lamar.

3 BLOCKS

SPECTATOR INFORMATION  No spectators will be allowed in the GRB before 7:30 a.m. Friends and family may visit RunFest until this time.  S pectators arriving after 8 a.m. are encouraged to park north of Rusk Street. This allows the best access to all spectator amenities: RunFest presented by Michelob Ultra in Discovery Green Park, Finish Line bleacher seating, and the Runner Reunion area in Hall A of the GRB.  Spectators may not cross the course except at the following two designated crosswalks: • Avenida de las Americas at Lamar • Fannin at Lamar  All bags entering event venues are subject to search.

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POST RACE INSTRUCTIONS POST-RACE INSTRUCTIONS  Finisher medals are available immediately following the finish before you enter the GRB.  Finisher photos, shirts and Houston Double Medals are also available inside the GRB upon completion of your race.

No finisher items will be mailed.  If you would like to exchange your shirt for a different size, you may do so at the Finisher Shirt Exchange area in Hall E. Exchanges are based on availability and are not guaranteed. No exchanges will be available after race day.  Enjoy a hot breakfast available to all marathon and half marathon finishers in the H-E-B Food Court. Additional seating will be available at RunFest.  Plan to meet your friends and family in the Reunion Area in Hall A after the race. The letters of the alphabet will be hanging from the ceiling. Meet under the sign with the first letter of your last name.  Halls B through E are restricted to race participants. Hall A is open to the public.  If you did not purchase an iTAB Medal insert or a Ribbon Hanger in advance, login to your participant account now to purchase your iTAB insert and have it mailed directly to you.  Afterwards, visit RunFest presented by Michelob Ultra in Discovery Green for post-race festivities, including beer! You can access RunFest in Discovery Green by exiting Hall A or B after reuniting with family and friends at the Runner Reunion area in Hall A.

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RunFest presented by Michelob Ultra

After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment with friends, family and fellow finishers at RunFest presented by Michelob Ultra!

POST-RACE AFTERPARTY

RunFest presented by Michelob Ultra will be held on Jones Lawn at Discovery Green following the race on Saturday and Sunday. Find the party on Jones Lawn at Discovery Green following the races on Saturday and Sunday. A variety of vendors will be present at RunFest presented by Michelob Ultra, including: Michelob Ultra Texas Sports Chiropractors Massage Heights Grizzaffi Coffee Mendocino Farms C Force Water Portillo’s Donut NV The Woodlands Official Run for a Reason charity partners Houston Professional Sports Teams Local running clubs and more

RUNFEST PRESENTED BY MICHELOB ULTRA HOURS OF OPERATION Saturday: 7 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Sunday: 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Charity Village will open at 6 a.m.

Visit Charity Village inside RunFest presented

by Michelob Ultra to discover how the official Run for a Reason charities are making a difference in your community.

RFAR HEROEs and their guests can also visit the HERO Tent.

AVENIDA DE LAS AMERICAS

MARRIOTT MARQUIS HOTEL

DALLAS

PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

LAMAR

MCKINNEY

RUSK

WALKER

TO GEORGE R. BROWN CONVENTION CENTER

HILTON AMERICAS HOTEL

CHARITY VILLAGE

DISCOVERY GREEN PARK

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GOING GREEN The Houston Marathon Committee, in collaboration with World Athletics, is committed to organizing world‐class running events that safeguard our environment and uplift our communities. We lead with transparency and innovation to reduce our environmental impact, ensure social equity and wellbeing, and generate lasting economic benefit — inspiring runners, volunteers, and spectators to join us in building a healthier, more sustainable future for the sport and the city we love.

We are committed to producing sustainable events by educating our participants to reduce their carbon footprint and offering sustainable waste initiatives throughout race weekend. Please help us continue our efforts to go green by using our waste stations, contributing to our shoe drive at EXPO and consider your travel to the event by ridesharing or using public transport!

Look for our composting and recycling stations and the Houston Marathon Green logo!

Visit our website to learn more about our green initiatives and ways you can help.

HMC INFO SPOT The HMC Info Spot is available to answer all your last minute race weekend questions. You may contact the Info Spot via phone and email.

Phone: 713-957-3453 E-mail: marathon@houstonmarathon.com Hours of Operation Friday, January 9: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 10: 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 11: 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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CODE OF CONDUCT & SAFETY INFORMATION Houston Marathon Committee, Inc. (HMC) Code of Conduct and Safety Information Safety is our top priority. We work closely with local public safety agencies to provide a safe and secure event. Please read important information below from our race officials.

PACKET PICK-UP: All runners must have a valid, government-issued photo ID to pick up their packets. A photo ID is not required for children 17 and under. Participants are limited to picking up ONE additional race packet for another person.

BAGGAGE INSPECTION/GEAR CHECK: On race weekend, all bags and items may be subject to search. To expedite lines and avoid bag searches, we discourage bringing any bags other than the race-issued clear Gear Check bag. Clear Gear Check bags will be provided to all registered runners at Packet Pick-Up in the EXPO. Runners may check their clear Gear Check bag in the GRB on Race Day. Clear bags containing other bags will not be accepted.

START CORRALS: No bags of any kind will be allowed in the start corrals or on the course. ‘Camelbacks’ or other similar hydration systems are allowed.

RUNNING ETIQUETTE: Be considerate of those around you and be aware of your surroundings. Do not run in groups of more than three abreast. Do not stop abruptly for any reason. The wearing of headphones is discouraged.

COURSE TIME LIMITS: Participants are not allowed on the course after the streets are reopened to vehicular traffic. If you fall behind the pace, you will be asked by HPD to take the race-provided SAG transportation to the finish area.

MOBILE DEVICES: Do not stop abruptly to take photographs on the race course or on the finish line. Be aware of the people around you and do not create an obstacle for others. Avoid taking a photograph if you are in a pack or crowd if there are other participants directly behind you. The use of selfie sticks is prohibited for your safety and the safety of those around you.

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES: If you see a runner in distress, offer assistance and alert the nearest race official. If the situation appears to be urgent, call 911. Visit our website to learn about Hands-Only CPR and how you can help save a life!

SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING: If you see suspicious behavior, make the call. Notify a race official, uniformed official or call 911.

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RUNHOU ESSENTIAL EVENT RESOURCES:  Download the Chevron Houston Marathon mobile app and click “Ok” to receive notifications. Push notifications may be sent out with important race alerts.  Follow the Chevron Houston Marathon Instagram and Facebook page.  Visit the www.houstonmarathon.com website.  Tune to Channel 13 (ABC13) or plus.espn.com on race day from 6:30 – 10 a.m.  Visit www.abc13.com on race day beginning at 6:30 a.m. to watch a live stream of the elite race and the finish line cameras.

In case of emergency, the above resources will be the best places to receive the latest information about the event.

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PROHIBITED ITEMS PROHIBITED ITEMS Houston Marathon Committee, Inc. Prohibited Items/Actions List* For the safety of our runners, volunteers, spectators, sponsors and vendors, the following items and actions are prohibited from all race weekend events and venues:  WEAPONS OF ANY KIND • Firearms; the carrying of firearms is prohibited at race weekend sanctioned events, in addition, firearms are explicitly prohibited in Discovery Green and in the George R. Brown Convention Center in race weekend licensed areas, which include, but are not limited to the EXPO and all race day areas. o Please note: There are many venues used throughout race weekend that have their own rules and regulations regarding the carrying of firearms and other items; these rules are beyond the control of the HMC. For any venue that has its own rules, the Houston Marathon Committee rules are in addition to those existing rules.

•K nives, including, but not limited to: swords, spears, daggers, sabers, bowie knives, any knife with a blade over five and one-half inches and machetes.

• I n addition, any item that could be considered dangerous including, but not limited to: mace, tasers, knives, bats, tools, and sharp objects.  BAGS • Only the official clear bag provided at Packet Pick-Up will be accepted at Gear Check on race day.

•N o bags of any kind will be allowed in the start corrals or on the course. ‘Camelbacks’ and similar hydration systems are permitted.

• E xcept as is provided in this section, bringing bags of any type is discouraged.  •A ll bags are subject to search.  MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: •C ostumes that cover the face and any bulky costumes that extend beyond the body, with the exception of masks worn for health purposes (i.e. surgical masks).

• Unmanned aircraft systems, drones, photography mini-copters. o The taking off and flying over of any part of the course is a violation of HMC controlled property and will be considered trespassing. In addition, all photographs and video recordings of the event are considered property of the HMC. • Selfie sticks and other hand-held extension poles for cameras and mobile devices that are not attached directly to the user.

• Flammable liquids, fuel, fireworks, flare guns, explosives.

• I llegal substances of any kind.

•A nimals, including pets. o Questions about service animals? Please email marathon@houstonmarathon.com.

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•C oolers.

PROHIBITED ITEMS CONT’D

•H eadphones - the HMC highly discourages the use of headphones on the race courses. If you are wearing headphones, make sure you can hear what is going on around you and be aware that emergency vehicles may be on the course at any time.

• Strollers, bicycles, roller blades/skates, skateboards, wheelbarrows and wagons. o Any item with wheels, beyond what is allowed in the Athletes with Disabilities division of the events.

• P rops and anything that may pose a tripping or safety hazard or may divert the attention of a runner from the road or other runners on the course . o Examples include, signs, sports equipment, and oversized flags or flagpoles.

•A ll participants are subject to the USATF and World Athletics Competition Rules.  BANDIT RUNNERS •O nly registered runners wearing their personally assigned bib may participate in the Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon and We Are Houston 5K. •N o one is permitted to be on the race courses without an official race bib for the event in which they have been registered. o In addition, registered participants are prohibited from crossing the finish line with anyone who is not wearing an official race bib, including children.

• T he Houston Marathon does NOT allow the transfer of registrations/bibs to others.

•R egistered runners who give their bib to another person and the person to whom the bib is given will be disqualified and prohibited from participating in subsequent Houston Marathon events for a minimum of two years. *THE HOUSTON MARATHON COMMITTEE, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PROHIBIT ADDITIONAL ITEMS/ACTIONS IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE SAFETY OF OUR EVENTS AND PARTICIPANTS. PARTICIPANTS WHO VIOLATE THE ABOVE RULES MAY BE DISQUALIFIED AND BANNED FROM PARTICIPATING IN FUTURE EVENTS.

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