Chevron Houston Marathon
The Lowdown
The Chevron Houston Marathon is one of the largest and most competitive winter marathons in the U.S. Known for its flat, fast course and enthusiastic crowd support, it offers ideal conditions for PR attempts. The event features an expo, extensive race weekend logistics, and a strong elite field each year.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Large field
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Excellent spectator turnout
Boston Qualifier
This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.
Downtown Houston skyline
Buffalo Bayou
Houston Heights
Memorial Park
Galleria area
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Houston, TX, United States
US
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Official Hotel Partner PortalVerified
This race offers exclusive rates and guaranteed entry packages through their official travel partner. Booking through the portal is recommended.
Eligibility
- No specific restrictions beyond minimum age; open to all runners able to finish within the cutoff time.
Required Documents
- Standard photo ID for packet pickup; no medical certificate required.
Entry Methods
- General entry via online registration; charity entries and legacy program available.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
No refunds. Deferrals allowed only under limited conditions each year (subject to change). Entry is non-transferable.
Features a large expo, strong elite competition, and excellent spectator support. One of the fastest winter marathons in North America.
Track your race calendar
Save races, log your results, and build your running history — free forever.
Community
Stories, tips, and race-day snapshots from runners who have tackled this course.
Community Reviews
Learn from fellow runners and share insights that will help the next person toe the line.