RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15
Garmin Tune-Up Runs
Good Guys Run Club & Timeless Runners
6 – 8 p.m. Houston Marathon Foundation Training Challenge Medal Distribution
6 – 7 p.m. Garmin watch try-ons
7:10 p.m. Run starts, 2 and 4 mile options
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17
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 & Chevron
George R Brown Convention Center, 3rd Floor in Hall A3 after leaving Packet Pick-Up in Hall B3
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18
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
RunFest presented by Michelob Ultra Discovery Green, Jones Lawn
7 – 10:30 a.m.
Houston Marathon Health & Fitness EXPO presented by Houston Methodist Participant Packet Pick-Up: Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon George R Brown Convention Center, 3rd Floor Entrance in Hall A3 after leaving Packet Pick-up in Hall B3
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19
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 presented by Michelob Ultra Charity & Running Club Village Discovery Green, Jones Lawn
6 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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 . Participants 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 Sole Loved Shoe Donation location at the entrance of Hall B3, third floor
COLLECT your participant item and Gear Check bag when you pick up your bib in Hall B3 . 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 A3 . 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
RACE DAY PARKING
SATURDAY
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.
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.
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)
5K START LINE & CORRALS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025
8:15 a.m.
Packet Pick-Up Opens
RunFest Presented By Michelob Ultra Opens
Packet Pick-Up Closes
Wheelchair & Handcycle Start
A Corral Closes
A & B Corral Start
C Corral Start
D Corral Start
Course Closes
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 .
RACE DAY PARKING & STREET CLOSURES
SUNDAY
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.
*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)
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
Do not forget to 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
MOBILE APP
Download the official Chevron Houston Marathon mobile app to set you up for race weekend success! Stay connected on-the-go with:
Live tracking of your favorite runners and leaderboard .
The latest event news and athlete alerts
Event schedules, course maps, parking information, street closures and where-to-watch hotspots
Local Houston restaurants, attractions and more
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.
GRB MAP & PRE-RACE INSTRUCTIONS
RUNFEST
The 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 by 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
2025 START LINE MAP
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 .
START LINE INSTRUCTIONS
As you exit the GRB, look for signs directing you to your assigned corral
START LINE INSTRUCTIONS
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”, and “E” corrals will be led to the Start Line as the “A” corral clears
COURSE MAP
COURSE MAP
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 Orange Gatorade Endurance Formula .
Port-a-cans are located after each Refueling Station starting at mile 2 .
Race 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
ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES
DID YOU KNOW?
The Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon hosts 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 guides . 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!
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 8 – 9:50 a .m . Marathon/Half Marathon Split
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
2025 FINISH LINE MAP
FINISH LINE MAP
MAP LEGEND
SCHEDULE
SPECTATOR INFORMATION
No spectators will be allowed in the GRB before 7:30 a m Friends and family may visit RunFest until this time
Spectators 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
• San Jacinto at Lamar
All bags entering event venues are subject to search
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
presented by Michelob Ultra
POST-RACE AFTERPARTY RunFest
After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment with friends, family and fellow finishers at RunFest presented by Michelob Ultra!
RunFest presented by Michelob Ultra will be held on Jones Lawn at Discovery Green following the race on Saturday and Sunday. A variety of vendors will be present, including:
Michelob Ultra
Texas Sports Chiropractors
Official Run for a Reason charities
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.
HERO Tent Open to RFAR HEROs and their guest.
GOING GREEN
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 public transport!
Beginning in 2012, the Council for Responsible Sport awarded the Chevron Houston Marathon with Gold Certification for nine years for its achievements in hosting the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon
Waste stations consist of bins for recycling and trash and are staged throughout our indoor and outdoor event facilities .
Look for our waste 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 17: 9 a .m . - 7 p .m .
Saturday, January 18: 7 a .m . - 6:30 p .m .
Sunday, January 19: 5:30 a m - 3 p m
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 .
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.
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
• Knives, including, but not limited to: swords, spears, daggers, sabers, bowie knives, any knife with a blade over five and one-half inches and machetes .
• In 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
• No bags of any kind will be allowed in the start corrals or on the course . ‘Camelbacks’ and similar hydration systems are permitted
• Except as is provided in this section, bringing bags of any type is discouraged
• All bags are subject to search
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:
• Costumes 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
• Illegal substances of any kind
• Animals, including pets
o Questions about service animals? Please email marathon@houstonmarathon com
• Glass containers
• Coolers .
• Headphones - 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 .
PROHIBITED ITEMS CONT’D
• 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 .
• Props 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
• All participants are subject to the USATF and World Athletics Competition Rules
BANDIT RUNNERS
• Only registered runners wearing their personally assigned bib may participate in the Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon and We Are Houston 5K
• No 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
• The Houston Marathon does NOT allow the transfer of registrations/bibs to others
• Registered 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
