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LETTER FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR
The Houston Marathon Committee welcomes you to the forty-fourth annual Chevron Houston Marathon and its companion races, the Aramco Houston Half Marathon and the ABB 5K.
This year, more runners than ever will be able to run the marathon and half marathon because two years of experience
with our 2014 course revisions have confirmed that our Committee can safely add 2,000 total slots. On the professional
running front, the Chevron Houston Marathon will maintain its tradition of an impressive international field, while the
Aramco Houston Half Marathon will boast a fully international field for only the third time since 2006. We are especially eager to see how the international professionals perform on what is clearly a very speedy half marathon course after an amazing 76 Americans achieving U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon qualifying times last year on that course. In sum, our 2016 races will be the best opportunity yet for the elite athletes to rewrite the record books.
The ABB 5K is now in its fourth year as the leadoff race of the weekend, and its second year of a great new start
line immediately adjacent to Discovery Green. More than a third of the participants in the ABB 5K will also line up on Sunday morning so that they can add the “Houston Double” medal to their collection.
One last item that might interest readers is that our Committee was recently presented with the prestigious 2015 Green Award by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races for our efforts in promoting the
environmental sustainability of our races. We hope that all of our participants, volunteers and spectators appreciate our efforts in this area, and will help us achieve ever-higher levels of ecological stewardship. Reduce, reuse and recycle!
Please help us in thanking all of our sponsors by using and promoting their products and services whenever
possible. We also thank the City of Houston, the City of West University Place and their respective departments
and agencies for allowing us to use their streets and other public accommodations. Our events would not exist without all of their valuable contributions.
Finally, we thank you for participating in, volunteering for or simply cheering on the runners at all of the weekend’s races. In particular, we thank the runners for showing their confidence in our ability to host a series of world-class races. See you at the finish line!
Brant Kotch Race Director and President, Houston Marathon Committee, Inc.
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LETTER FROM CHEVRON
Jeff Shellebarger President
Chevron North America Exploration and Production Company
January 17, 2016 Chevron Houston Marathon Participants, It is my honor to welcome you to the 2016 Chevron Houston Marathon. Together with the Aramco Houston Half Marathon and the ABB 5K, these races mark the city’s largest weekend sporting event, attracting some of the world’s best competitors and over 30,000 runners. The residents of the City of Houston will be cheering you on as you make your way from Congress Street, through Rice Village and the Galleria, along Memorial Drive and into downtown. As the title sponsor for the past 11 years, it has been our privilege to sound the starting gun and hold the tape at the finish line. These races could not happen without the efforts of more than 7,500 volunteers who have contributed their time and energy throughout the year to make race day a success. Their tireless dedication is essential to delivering such a grand event. Additionally, the ‘Run for a Reason’ charity program that is supported by thousands of runners, fundraisers and donors, benefits over 60 Houston-area charities. In 2015, more than 19,000 donations were made, resulting in $2.5 million being raised during the year. The ‘Run for a Reason’ charity program has surpassed the $23 million fundraising mark since its inception in 1995. Your commitment and determination in taking on the challenge of a marathon serve as an inspiration to our community. On behalf of the people of Chevron, I applaud you for everything that has brought you to this moment – your time, perseverance and training – and I will continue my applause as you cross the finish line. Sincerely,
Jeff Shellebarger Jeff Shellebarger
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COntents
BOard Of direCtOrs Brant Kotch
President/Executive Committee
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Race Weekend Schedule
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Post-race Party Celebration
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Runner’s Guide to Race Day
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Course Map
Todd Holloman
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5K Map
Charlie Bass
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Race Day Parking
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Runner Bib Overview
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Where to Watch
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Marathon Neighborhoods
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Marathon Elite Runners
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Half Marathon Elite Runners
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Look back at 2015
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Why I Run
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Ambassadors
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Elite Feature
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Past Marathon Winners
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Past Half Marathon Winners
Joe Martens
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Houston Marathon Hall of Fame
Erin McGowan
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Houston Marathon Veterans
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Run For A Reason Charities
Wade Morehead
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Sidewalk Squad
Vicky Oddi
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Being Green
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Local Restaurants
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Local Running
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EXPO Vendor List
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Code of Conduct
Senior Manager, HMF Community Development
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Prohibited Items
PrOduCtiOn
Alton Milrany
Vice President/Executive Committee
Maddie Bunch
Executive Committee Secretary Treasurer
Mike Atkins Stanley Coburn Lisa Foronda
staff Carly Caulfield
Director, Operations
Ellen Bankhead
Coordinator, Office Administration
Kimberly Hall
Director, Run for a Reason Charitable Program and EXPO
Steven Karpas
Managing Director, Business Development and Marketing
Erin Kasperek
Manager, Community Outreach Senior Manager, Event Operations Director, Legal Affairs and Elite Athlete Program Executive Director
Senior Manager, Communications
Amanda Sandoval
Senior Manager, Participant Services
Kristin Wolters
Senior Manager, Venue Operations
Ally Walker
The 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon program was produced by Chicago Sports Media.
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be the energy
As the long-standing title sponsor of the Aramco Houston Half Marathon, we take strides to help energize our community, and we salute the dedicated runners and volunteers who help make this race one of the nation’s premier running events.
CHEVRON HOUSTON MARATHON & ARAMCO HOUSTON HALF MARATHON
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 START TIME
END TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
11:00 AM
6:00 PM
Ironman Sports Medicine Institute at Memorial Hermann EXPO
George R. Brown Convention Center, Third Floor, Hall A3
Pick up your race bib and T-shirt, plus sample products and purchase race gear and merchandise from more than 100 exhibitors.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 START TIME
END TIME
EVENT
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7:00 AM
10:30 AM
We Are Houston RunFest
Jones Lawn on Discovery Green
8:00 AM
10:30 AM
ABB 5K
Crawford and McKinney Race will ďŹ nish at Crawford & Lamar
8:30 AM
6:00 PM
Ironman Sports Medicine Institute at Memorial Hermann EXPO
George R. Brown Convention Center, Third Floor, Hall A3
Pick up your race bib and T-shirt, plus sample products and purchase race gear and merchandise from more than 100 exhibitors.
8:50 AM
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ABB 5K Award Presentation
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Discovery Green, Award Tent
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 | RACE DAY! START TIME
END TIME
5:00 AM
EVENT
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George R. Brown Convention Center Opens
George R. Brown Convention Center
Meet up with friend and family and check your gear before heading out to the start line.
5:30 AM
2:00 PM
Charity & Running Club Village
Jones Lawn on Discovery Green
Protestant Church Service and Catholic Mass
George R. Brown Convention Center, Halls C and D, respectively
Official Marathon and Half Marathon Start Times
Congress between San Jacinto and Caroline
6:45 AM
Wheelchair: marathon and half marathon
Congress at San Jacinto
7:00 AM
Open (including elite men and women): Marathon, Half Marathon
Congress at San Jacinto
2:00 PM
We Are Houston RunFest
Jones Lawn on Discovery Green
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Finish Line Closes (approximate)
Congress
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George R. Brown Convention Center
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Both races will finish in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center on Avenida de las Americas.
WE ARE HOUSTON RUNFEST Presented by Michelob Ultra
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 | 7:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. After crossing the finish line at the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon, celebrate your accomplishment at the Houston Marathon Committee’s Post-Race Party, presented by Michelob Ultra. Join friends, family and runners alike on Jones Lawn in Discovery Green Park, just feet from the finish line, and hang out and relax after the race. Enjoy music, refreshments and drinks, and mingle with Run for a Reason charities, running clubs and sponsors. Plus, cheer on runners during the final stretch to the finish line!
We hope to see you
! at the Post-race Party on race day
Mark your calendar!
JUNE 1, 2016
Registration opens for the 2017 Chevron Houston Marathon & Aramco Houston Half Marathon
January 17, 2016 at 3pm (10,000 entries) | May 5, 2016 (guaranteed entries)
REGISTRATION AT: WWW.CHEVRONHOUSTONMARATHON.COM
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RUNNER’S GUIDE TO RACE DAY After months of preparation and vigorous training, race day is finally here! Below are some helpful tips to make your race day stress-free. ARRIVE EARLY! The George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) will open at 5:00 a.m. The Houston Police Department will begin closing streets along the course at 6:00 a.m., so participants who plan to drive to the event should plan ahead and be familiar with the downtown street closures. A parking map and list of downtown street closures is provided on page 22. Protestant Church Service (Hall C) and Catholic Mass (Hall E) will be held at 5:30 a.m. inside the GRB.
GET TO THE START LINE EARLY. Head to the start line at least 30 minutes before your corral gate closes. “A” corral gates close at 6:40 a.m., “B” corral gates close at 6:50 a.m. and “C” corral gates close at 7:00 a.m. The color of your bib corresponds to your assigned corral start. Once in your assigned corral, seed yourself with the pace sign of your expected pace per mile. Check out the start line map for directions on how to get to each start line area from the GRB. Remember, your timing B-tag is attached to your bib so don’t remove it!
CHECK YOUR GEAR CHECK BAG. Detach the “gear check” ticket from the top of your race bib and affix it to the gear check bag you
SMILE! Capture your accomplishment and get a finisher photo taken in the GRB runner entrance, just inside Hall E. Don’t forget
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will be checking at the Gear Check area (Hall C and D). Remember you may only check the gear check bag you received at the EXPO at Gear Check. All checked gear must be picked up by 2:00 p.m.
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to have your photo taken before leaving this area – once you have entered the GRB, you won’t be able to go back to the photo area.
by redeeming the “food” ticket from the bottom of your marathon or half marathon bib. The H-E-B Food Court will close at 1:30 p.m.
GET YOUR WELL-DESERVED FINISHER SWAG! Official marathon finishers will receive a medal, mug and a Skechers finisher shirt. Half marathon finishers will receive a medal and a Skechers finisher shirt. To claim your merchandise, detach the “finisher ticket” from the bottom of your bib and turn this ticket in at the finisher merchandise area inside the GRB. Don’t forget to pick up your merchandise because finisher items will not be mailed.
MEET UP WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS! Designate a place to meet your family and friends after the race. We encourage you to use the reunion area in Hall A of the GRB. The reunion area in Hall A is open to the public and will be designated by suspended banners with letters of the alphabet such as A-C and D-G, etc. Runners should encourage friends and family members to meet them after the race under the first letter of the runner’s last name.
ENJOY A HOT, FRESH MEAL FROM H-E-B. Free post-race refreshments will be available to all race participants on Sunday. Participants can receive a hot, fresh meal at the H-E-B Food Court
CELEBRATE! Head out to the We Are Houston RunFest on Jones Lawn in Discovery Green Park just outside the GRB. Celebrate while enjoying refreshments, beverages and music!
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EVENT ALERT SYSTEM EVENT ALERT SYSTEM TABLE
CURRENT RISK LEVEL DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER CONDITIONS Current risk Level Due to Weather or other conditions
ALERT LEVEL
EVENT LIKELY RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS HEALTH RISKS ACTIONS EVENT CANCELLED/ EXTREME OR DANGEROUS CONDITIONS
STOP PARTICIPATION/ FOLLOW EVENT HEAT ILLNESS OFFICIAL INSTRUCTIONS
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DANGEROUS CONDITIONS
SLOW DOWN/ OBSERVE COURSE HEAT ILLNESS CHANGES/ FOLLOW IN ALL EVENT OFFICIAL INDIVIDUALS INSTRUCTIONS/ CONSIDER STOPPING
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SLOW DOWN/ BE PREPARED FOR WORSENING CONDITIONS
HEAT ILLNESS PARTICULARLY IN HEAT SENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS
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ENJOY THE EVENT/ BE ALERT
HEAT ILLNESS RISK WITH INTENSE EFFORTS
< 50 F COLD WEATHER ALERT
COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS
COVER HANDS, FEET AND TOP OF HEAD
HYPOTHERMIA INCREASES AS TEMPERATURE DROPS AND WINDS AND DAMPNESS INCREASE
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RACE DAY PARKING & STREET CLOSURES 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. Be prepared to pay cash to the lot attendants for race weekend parking. On Sunday race day, participants should arrive early (before 5:30 am) to allow for traďŹ&#x192;c and parking. Streets comprising the start line will close at 5:30 am. HPD will begin closing other streets in the downtown area at 5:30 am.
RACE DAY PARKING
For spectators arriving after 7:30 am, we recommend parking north of Rusk for easiest access to spectator amenities.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2016
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On Sunday race day, participants should arrive early (before 5:30 am) to allow for traffic and parking. Streets comprising the start line will close at 5:30 am. HPD will begin closing other streets in the 2016 Chevron Houston Marathon Official Program downtown area at 5:30 am.
2016 RUNNER BIB OVERVIEW Have you ever wondered what all the different race bibs mean? Each runner’s bib corresponds to his or her race and assigned corral. And what’s more, bibs are personalized with the runner’s first name or nickname so you can cheer them on as they pass by! Below is a description of the various bibs our runners will be wearing on race day.
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Elite Athletes
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201 Houston Marathon Local Elites & Athletes with Disabilities
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Local Elites & Athletes with Disabilities
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Male
Female
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Legacy Runner
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Runners who have completed 10+ Houston Marathons
A 20401 A 21001 B 23001 C 28001 D 33001 Legacy Runner Runners who have completed 10+ Houston Half Marathons
Specialty Back Bibs
The 2016 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon fields represent runners from all 50 states and 47 countries.
MARATHON
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11 YEARS SMITH
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Run for a Reason Participant Participants who have raised $350+ for one of our official Run for a Reason charities
Bank of Texas Team Challenge Participant
TOP 10 SPOTS TO WATCH THE MARATHON The color and excitement of the Chevron Houston Marathon would not be complete without the 250,000 cheering fans who line the course. After consulting with marathon veterans and spectators, here are the top 10 places to watch the race, along with approximate times that runners are expected to pass these landmarks. Places within the first eight miles also provide a view of Aramco Houston Half Marathon participants. And remember, runner bibs are personalized with their first name or nickname, so you can cheer them on as they pass by. Pitch a chair, park your cooler and cheer!
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Mile 5-6: Kirby
The George R. Brown Convention Center is the hub of race day excitement both before the starting gun and after the winners break the finish line tape. From this vantage point, the true thrill of victory and agony of defeat can be seen up close and personal as runners start and complete the 26.2 mile course. Half Marathon Front Runners: 8:00 a.m. The Pack: 9:00 a.m. Marathon Front Runners: 9:05 a.m. The Pack: 11:00 a.m.
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Located at every mile and a half along the course, these areas are crowd favorites to watch runners jockey for the best position to intercept a smooth water handoff. The refueling stations are also a popular scene for many of the marathon’s HOOPLA happenings. Spectators can wait for the runners at the River Oaks Shopping Center, where coffee shops, restaurants and retail live alongside the historic River Oaks Theatre— the oldest working theater in the city. Front runners: 7:20 a.m. The Pack: 7:35 a.m. The perfect combination of residential, retail and scenery, the Kirby miles provide easy access to spectators wanting to cheer on the runners. Front runners: 7:25 a.m. The Pack: 7:45 a.m.
WAYS TO TRACK YOUR RUNNER ON RACE DAY LIVE SEARCHABLE RESULTS & MAP TRACKING
Follow your runner(s) during the race by tracking their progress in real time as they move along the course with live, up-tothe-minute race results and an interactive map at chevronhoustonmarathon.com.
RUN HOU ‘16 APP
Stay connected on-the-go with the latest event news, athlete alerts and much more from the official app of the 2016 Chevron Houston Marathon! From live tracking of your favorite runners to where-to-watch hotspots, events schedules, course maps and parking, the Chevron Houston Marathon mobile app has everything you need for race weekend!
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Mile 7: Bissonnet and Mandell
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Mile 10: University Boulevard and the City of West University Place
The last place to see runners in both the marathon and half marathon is at the corner of Bissonnet and Mandell, where runners either go straight for the half marathon route or take a right turn for the marathon. Front runners: 7:35 a.m. The Pack: 8:15 a.m.
In an area filled with upscale homes and some of Houston’s trendiest shops, “West U” residents turn out in large numbers to cheer on the runners. The entire community takes on a festive air with many holding block parties and other marathon-related social events. Front runners: 7:50 a.m. The Pack: 8:40 a.m.
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Mile 13: Westpark and Post Oak
As one of the key milestones that marathoners reach on their way to the finish line, the halfway point is a great place to see how runners are holding up to the challenge of 26.2 miles. Front runners: 8:05 a.m. The Pack: 9:10 a.m.
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Miles 20-21: Memorial Park
This venue offers race spectators varied viewing points close to the Galleria’s many shops and restaurants. Post Oak’s wide sidewalks and numerous street-level parking areas are great places to cheer on the runners. Front Runners: 8:15 a.m. The Pack: 9:30 a.m.
Leaving the Galleria area, runners will head down what may be the prettiest mile on the course – Tanglewood Boulevard. Runners will be greeted with banners, flags and cheering residents. Front Runners: 8:20 a.m. The Pack: 9:40 a.m. Memorial Park’s miles of beautiful jogging trails attract thousands. The Memorial Park area also is the site of the infamous wall. An invisible barrier at the 20mile mark, the wall drains many runners’ physically, emotionally and psychologically. Once over the wall, the marathon becomes a 6.2 mile race to the finish. Front Runners: 8:40 a.m. The Pack: 10:20 a.m.
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33,000 RunneRs. seven DiveRse neigHbORHOODs. One uniteD City. The City of Houston is proud to host runners from all 50 U.S. states and 29 foreign countries at the 43rd Chevron Houston Marathon and companion Aramco Houston Half Marathon and ABB 5K. The event’s city-wide courses will take participants and spectators through some of Houston’s most interesting and historical neighborhoods, allowing them to truly experience the diversity and energy of the fourth largest city in the nation.
Washington Corridor
MiLeS 1-3 A glittering, fresh-faced crowd swarms this eclectic mix of luxurious lounges, honky tonks, wine bars and some of the most-loved restaurants in the city. The strip, which stretches east from Memorial Park to Downtown, recently experienced a resurgence, as dilapidated properties were torn down and replaced with
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texas Medical Center/Rice university
Fun FaCts if Houston were an independent nation, it would rank as the world’s
30th largest economy.
Home to 5,000+ energy related firms, Houston is considered by many as the
Downtown
STArT/FiniSH Downtown Houston is the seventh largest downtown business district in the United States and has the third most concentrated skyline after new York City and Chicago. Many downtown buildings are connected by an underground pedestrian Tunnel System which also houses restaurants and shops. Houston’s 17-block Theater District is the second largest in the nation behind new York City, and is home to eight performing arts organizations with more than 12,000 seats. The Downtown Aquarium features 500,000 gallons of marine life, a white tiger exhibit, restaurants, a boardwalk and even a carnival. The area provides 70 dining and entertainment options to choose from, including restaurants ranging from award-winning and upscale to memorable deli shops and cafes, to live music, concerts and professional sports. Downtown is also home to Minute Maid Park and the Toyota Center, homes of the Houston Astros and Houston rockets, respectively. The two-time Major League Soccer Champion Houston Dynamo also call downtown home at the BBVA Compass Stadium.
energy Capital of the world.
some of the most coveted (and expensive) real estate in the city. But it’s not only the mansions that draw onlookers; there are plenty of boutiques, restaurants and art galleries that give the inner-loop spot its character. At the river Oaks Shopping Center, restaurants and retail live alongside the historic river Oaks Theatre—the oldest working theater in the city. Upper Kirby and the adjacent Greenway Plaza area are at the center of Houston’s growth. The multiuse West Ave project is the heart of Upper Kirby with its assortment of excellent restaurants and fine boutiques.
Houston boasts
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Houston has cultural, visual and performing arts organizations, 90 of which are devoted to multicultural and minority arts and is one of five u.s. cities that offer year-round resident companies in all major performing arts. Houston is home to the Houston Livestock show and Rodeo, the largest rodeo in the world attracting more than 2.5 million visitors each year. townhouses, mixed-use developments and high-energy hot spots. After the sun goes down, catch a seat on The Wave— Houston’s first ‘jitney’ shuttle in more than 15 years. The taxi-bus concept enables riders to enjoy a fixed-route, fixed-rate shuttle within the Washington Avenue District, Midtown and the Heights.
upper Kirby/River Oaks
MiLeS 4-6 Make your way through the lush and luxurious river Oaks area, which contains
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MiLeS 7-10 The Texas Medical Center is the largest medical center in the world, housing 42 medicine-related institutions, 13 hospitals and two medical schools. Altogether, 4.8 million patients visit the Texas Medical Center each year. Across Main Street from the Medical Center is the 285-acre, tree-lined campus of the prestigious Rice University. Many of Houston’s runners frequent the shaded gravel track that lines the perimeter of this beautiful campus. Just two blocks away, the rice Village Shopping Center attracts Houstonians to its eclectic shops, restaurants and bars, which are all within a 16-block area. Also adjacent to the Medical Center is Hermann Park, which contains the Houston Zoo, Houston Garden Center, Miller Outdoor Theatre, Houston Museum of Natural Science and Hermann Park Golf Course, which was the first desegregated public golf course in the United States.
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MiLeS 10-12 The City of West University Place, better known as “West U,” is located in the heart of the Houston metropolitan area just minutes from downtown Houston, the Galleria and Texas Medical Center. Despite its central location, West University Place has a “small town” feel while providing convenient access to big
city amenities. West University Place’s tree-lined streets, impressive homes and expansive park system are second to none.
The Galleria
Miles 13-16 The Galleria area, also known as Uptown, is Houston’s best-known shopping district and second-largest business district. stainless steel gateways, arches and halos over the major intersections give this area a sleek, modern look that fits well with its status as the center of Houston’s fashion scene. The Galleria area landmarks include The Galleria Mall, which features three million square feet of retail space that attracts over 24 million annual visitors, is the largest
mall in Texas and seventh-largest in the United states. it includes more than 375 fine stores and restaurants, an ice skating rink and two Westin hotels. Across the street is a 64-story skyscraper known as Williams Tower, topped by a rotating beacon light that can be seen 40 miles away. Perched behind this Tower is the lofty Water Wall, which is a perfect place to come and rest after the long race. As you walk along the lush green space and enter this structure, look up and listen to the thundering gush of water as it patters against the steps in front of you.
Memorial Park
Miles 18-22 Memorial Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United states
covering approximately 1,466 acres. From 1917 to 1923, the current park’s land was the site of Camp Logan, a World War i training facility for the U.s. Army. in May 1924, the City of Houston took ownership of the land, and created a “memorial” park dedicated to the memory of soldiers who lost their lives serving in World War i. Today, Memorial Park houses facilities for tennis, softball, swimming, track, croquet, volleyball, skating, cycling and a 600acre municipal golf course that is rated among the nation’s best. Known as Houston’s “Running Mecca,” Memorial Park’s three-mile Seymour Lieberman Exercise Trail is Houston’s most popular running trail that sees almost three million visits annually. Memorial Park is also home to the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center.
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ELITE HALF MARATHON RUNNERS WOMEN HALF MARATHON ELITES Abebech Afework
CITIZENSHIP: ETHIOPIA
• 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon champion in 2:25:52
• Finished 5th at the 2015 Yangzhou International Half Marathon; a PR 1:09:14 • Finished 9th at the 2015 Dubai Marathon in a PR 2:23:33
Mare Dibaba
CITIZENSHIP: ETHIOPIA
• 2015 IAAF World Marathon Champion • 2015 Boston Marathon runnrer-up
• 2015 Xiamen Marathon champion in a world-leading, personal best 2:19:52 Abebech Afework
• Owns a half marathon personal best of 1:07:13 from the 2010 RAK Half
Mary Wacera
Mare Dibaba
CITIZENSHIP: KENYA
• Won the 2014 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships silver medal; a PR 1:07:44 • 2015 BAA Half Marathon champion
• Was married to Sammy Wanjiru, 2008 Olympic marathon gold medalist
Cynthia Limo
CITIZENSHIP: KENYA
• 3rd at the 2015 RAK Half Marathon in a PR 1:07:02, making her the world #20 all-time Mary Wacera
• Ran 3 sub-70 minute half marathons in 2014 and 2015
Buzunesh Deba
Cynthia Limo
CITIZENSHIP: ETHIOPIA
• Runner-up at the 2013 Chevron Houston Marathon in 2:24:26 • 3rd at 2015 Boston Marathon in 2:25:09
• 2nd at 2014 NYC Half Marathon in 68:59 • 2nd at 2014 Boston Marathon in 2:19:59
Serena Burla
CITIZENSHIP: USA
• 2014 USA Half Marathon champion in 1:10:48 Buzunesh Deba
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• 7th at 2015 Chevron Houston Marathon in 2:31:46 • 13th at 2013 NYC Half Marathon in 1:11:24
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Serena Burla
MEN HALF MARATHON ELITES Lelisa Desisa
CITIZENSHIP: ETHIOPIA
• 2014 RAK Half Marathon champion in a world-leading 59:36 • 2015 Boston Marathon champion in 2:09:17
• Runner-up at the 2015 Dubai Marathon with season best 2:05:52, 2014 Dubai Marathon champion in a PR 2:04:45 • 2013 IAAF World Championships marathon silver medalist • Runner-up at the 2014 NYC Marathon
Mosinet Geremew Lilisa Desisa
CITIZENSHIP: ETHIOPIA
• 2015 RAK Half Marathon champion
• Runner-up at the 2015 New Delhi Half Marathon in a season best 59:21
Mosinet Geremew
• Set a PR 59:11 in winning the 2014 New Delhi Half Marathon
Samson Gebreyohannes
CITIZENSHIP: ERITREA
• Ran a season best 1:01:20 at the 2015 Prague Half Marathon
• 8th at the 2014 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in a PR 60:13
Sylas Chebogel
CITIZENSHIP: KENYA
• Has a 2015 season best of 1:04:48 Samson Gebreyohannes
• Took 4th at the 2014 Berlin Half Marathon in a PR 60:17
Luke Puskedra
Sylas Chebogel
CITIZENSHIP: USA
• 1st at 2015 Portland Half Marathon in 65:10
• 5th at 2015 Chicago Marathon in a PR 2:10:24
• 4th at 2012 Aramco Houston Half Marathon in a PR 61:36 • 6th at USA Half Marathon Championships in 61:48
Diego Estrada
CITIZENSHIP: USA
• Won the 2015 USA Half Marathon Championships, hosted by the Aramco Houston Half Marathon Championships, in a PR 60:51
Luke Puskedra
• Spent most of 2015 on the track, set a PR in the 10,000m (27:30.53) at the Pre Classic
Diego Estrada
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ELITE MARATHON RUNNERS WOMEN MARATHON ELITES Guteni Shone
CITIZENSHIP: ETHIOPIA
• 2015 Chevron Houston Marathon runner-up in a PR 2:23:32 • 2015 Seoul Marathon champion in 2:26:22
• 7th at 2015 Yanghzhou Half Marathon in 1:10:37 • 2014 Rotterdam Marathon runner-up in 2:30:23
Biruktait Degefa
CITIZENSHIP: ETHIOPIA
• 3rd at the 2015 Chevron Houston Marathon in a PR 2:23:51 • 2015 Philadelphia Half Marathon runner-up in a PR 1:10:25 Guteni Shone
• 6th at the 2015 Paris Marathon in 2:26:48
Lisa Weightman
Biruktait Dgefa
CITIZENSHIP: AUSTRALIA
• 1st at 2015 Melbourne Half Marathon in 1:11:00
• 1st at 2013 Melbourne Marathon in a PR 2:26:05 • 4th at 2013 Osaka Marathon in 2:29:09
• 16th at 2012 Olympic Games in 2:27:32
Emily Samoei
CITIZENSHIP: KENYA
• 2nd at 2015 Taipei Marathon in 2:42:02 Emily Samoei
• 4th at 2014 Hong Kong Marathon in 2:35:56 • 3rd at 2013 Ljubljana Marathon in 2:30:01
• 1st at 2012 Barcelona Marathon in a PR 2:26:52
Rachel Hannah
CITIZENSHIP: CANADA
• 10th at 2015 Ottawa Marathon in a PR 2:33:30 • 4th at 2015 Pan American Games in 2:41:06
Rachel Hannah
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MEN MARATHON ELITES Girmay Birhanu Gebru
CITIZENSHIP: ETHIOPIA
• 1st 2015 at Daegu Marathon in 2:07:26
• 4th at 2015 Chicago Marathon in 2:10:07 • 3rd at 2014 Dubai Marathon in 2:05:49
• 2013 Amsterdam Marathon runner-up in 2:06:06
Bazu Worku
CITIZENSHIP: ETHIOPIA
• 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon champion in 2:07:32 • 2013 Chevron Houston Marathon champion in 2:10:17 Birhanu Gdefa
• 3rd at 2010 Berlin Marathon in a PR 2:05:25
Bazu Worku
• 6th at 2015 Dubai Marathon in 2:07:09
Birhanu Gedefa
CITIZENSHIP: ETHIOPIA
• 2015 Chevron Houston Marathon champion in a PR 2:08:03 • 4th at 2013 Chevron Houston Marathon in 2:15:21
Dominic Ondoro
CITIZENSHIP: KENYA
• 4th at 2015 Chevron Houston Marathon in 2:09:40 Ben Ashkettle
• 2015 Twin Cities Marathon champion in 2:11:16
• 5th at 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon in 2:11:43
Dominic Ondoro
• 2014 Grandma’s Marathon champion in 2:09:06 • 1st at 2013 Tiberius Marathon in 2:08:00
Ben Ashkettle
CITIZENSHIP: NEW ZEALAND
• 16th at 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon in 2:19:16
Sage Canaday
CITIZENSHIP: USA
• 16th at 2015 Boston Marathon in 2:19:12 Sage Canaday
• 12th at 2015 LA Marathon in 2:20:02
• 8th at 2011 San Diego Marathon in a PR 2:16:52
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2015 recap
Near-perfect coNditioNs yielded speedy performaNces at the 43rd chevroN houstoN marathoN as yebrgual arage raN the secoNd fastest time ever by a womaN at houstoN aNd birhaNu gedefa outkicked gebo burka to take the meN’s race. it was the seveNth straight sweep of the titles by ethiopia.
Arage made a late race surge and passed early leader Biruktait Degefa before fighting off the challenge of Guteni Imana on the way to a 2:23:23 that was a personal best by almost three minutes. Imana finished at 2:23:32, the third-fastest time ever at Houston and a seven minute improvement on her previous best, and Degefa also dipped under 2:24 with a 2:23:51 that moved her to fifth on the all-time race performance list. Kellyn Taylor had an impressive debut to place sixth at 2:28:40 as the top American, three minutes ahead of 2014 half marathon champion Serena Burla, who crossed the line at 2:31:46 in seventh. Gedefa was content to run with the pack for the early part of the race, cruising through the halfway point at 1:03:20. He stayed with the leaders through 30K at 1:31:06 and was six seconds behind Debebe Tolossa with just over four miles to go. Burka made a strong push and pulled away from the pack, opening up a 14-second lead by 40K, but Gedefa fought back and passed Burka in the final 400 meters to win at 2:08:03, a lifetime best and the eighth-fastest time ever at Houston. Burka’s 2:08:12 made him the ninth-fastest in race history, while Tolossa was third at 2:09:07. Kenya’s Dominic Ondoro was also under 2:10, taking fourth at 2:09:40. Last year’s half marathon runner-up, Aaron Braun, moved up in distance to great effect, finishing as the top American at 2:12:54 in seventh.
ESTRADA, CONLEY BIG WINNERS IN HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS Two very different races produced two superb results in the Aramco Houston Half Marathon, which served as the U.S. championship race for the ninth time for men and seventh time for women. Diego Estrada shot to the lead after running with the pack for the first 5K at 14:41, opening a 20-second gap by 10K (28:51) and stretching that margin to 45 seconds over Jared Ward at the 15K mark (43:14). He tacked on five more seconds to his cushion by 20K (57:45) and eased to the finish at 60:51, the third-fastest time ever by an American and also the third-fastest ever at Houston. Three-time champion Meb Keflezighi was fighting a cold and a sore back as he pursued his fourth U.S. title and third straight, but battled through to take fourth at 62:18. Last year’s U.S. 10,000 meters champion, Kim Conley, bided her time through 10 miles at a fast pace and was powerful through the finish, crossing the line at 69:44 for the fifth-fastest time ever at Houston and the second-fastest by an American woman in the race. Brianne Nelson trimmed more than two minutes off her lifetime best to take second at 70:16, and Janet Bawcom took third finishing at 70:46.
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WHy I Run Calum neff
KATy, TX
Calum lives a fairly normal life with family and work, but balances enough training to be competitive on a local, national, and world class level. As Houston’s top local finisher in 2015, he will be back for his third straight Houston Marathon, chasing a top ten finish and the 2:20 mark. His training includes pushing a double stroller with his 3 year old and 7 month old girls. Some late nights and early mornings. He engages with the community as much as he can at many group/social runs and races. The 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon was his first official marathon race and after an even more successful race in 2015 it holds a special place in his heart. Follow him on social media to get an insider’s view of the elite experience – twitter and Instagram: @CalNeff
Dendy Farrar Dendy, like many other busy parents, used to feel guilty taking time to do things for herself. At 35 years old however, she decided to take up running, and she’s never looked back. She is stronger because of running and has no plans of stopping. She represents the average 30-40 year old woman who is busy juggling all areas of her life, but makes running and fitness a priority. It is rarely easy, but it is always worth it. Dendy feels stronger and healthier than she did twenty years ago and knows that she is teaching her daughters to value themselves by making themselves a priority.
Kjersti Aagaard
BellAIRe, TX
In her own words, Kjersti is not a particularly talented nor graceful runner, and every year struggles to make it across the finish line in under 6 hours. Truly...she finishes within minutes of the finish line closing (think 5:54ish). Her husband, knows to have the pedicab on standby, since the additional blocks from the finish to the car are more than she can do. So why does she run? Because every day, as an obstetrician, she takes care of women who cannot. Either they do not have the time or resources, living in neighborhoods that are not safe enough to train in or have no one to help care for their children. Some might once have run, but the years have not been kind and their health burdens are many. So Kjersti runs and thinks of those who wish they could or think they cannot, and she is profoundly thankful that she can still feel the wind in her hair and the sun on her face as she strides through the miles and the years with deep gratitude.
Arlen Isham
HOusTOn, TX
Arlen will be running his 37th Houston Marathon and 100th overall marathon at the 2016 Chevron Houston Marathon and pacing the 6:00 finish time. He started the Houston Marathon pace team in 1999 and also currently helps manage the Houston Marathon Committee warehouse as a volunteer. The Houston Marathon Race Weekend of Events is always a special time for him.
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Bryan Kreitz TWITTER - @KREITZ09 The Chevron Houston Marathon has become my go to race because of the amazing support of volunteers and spectators from start to finish. It is such an amazing experience to have your name called and strangers cheering as loud as they can for you as you work to set that elusive PR. I love that this race also gives back so much to the community and helps raise money for multiple charities through the run for a reason program. And I love the course. Flat, fast, and packed with spectators from the beginning until the end.
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The Aramco Houston Half Marathon has a very special place in my heart because it was the first half marathon I ran ten years ago. Also, last year I ran my first full marathon and it happened to be the Chevron Houston Marathon. So for those reasons this route through the amazing city of Houston has definitely marked my soul. I think it’s the perfect race because it’s a very well organized event with very easy to follow directions, you have an awesome crowd throughout the whole race, water stations every mile and a very big amount of wonderful volunteers that hold your hand along the way. I’m sure I’ll be running many more Houston Half Marathons or Full Marathons for years to come.
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The Aramco Houston Half Marathon has become a part of my yearly traditions. I kick off the year with one of the hardest things I will face and it gives me the motivation to face the milestones that lay ahead. It has also inspired me to race around the Country. I hit 1,000 miles while finishing the Disney Superhero Half Marathon, another feet I never thought I would accomplish. I have met some amazing friends along the way and made some of the best memories and I will always say, there are very few feelings you can get that can top that feeling of crossing the finish line downtown to the cheers of strangers who are there to support you, even though they don‛t know you. It‛s inspiring.
I love the Houston Marathon for so many reasons, some tangible and some not. The perfect running weather, flat course, and huge expo are the obvious, tangible reasons. But it’s the electric atmosphere at the starting line, the amazing crowd support, excellent event organization , and overall sense a commitment to excellence that make the whole event so amazing. When I train hard for months, I want the actual event to be perfect. And that’s what the Chevron Houston Marathon gives me: the setting for a perfect race.
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LINDSAY MCCLELLAND TWITTER - @LINDSAYLM Marathon weekend is something I look forward to literally all year long. From the pre-race excitement (yes, even those tough training runs) and the expo to crossing the coveted finish line, it’s a first class event. The organization is stellar and even as an average athlete, I al ways feel like one of the elite. One of the highlights about the race itself is the sheer number of spectators and generous volunteers who line the streets of Houston to cheer and support friends, loved ones, and complete strangers. Bonus? Having my name on my race bib is incredible because I al ways feel like a running celebrity with everyone yelling out my name! In recent years, running Houston has been extra special because I’ve had the opportunity to share the experience with my dad--everything from carb loading, pre-race jitters, and BQ celebrations, it’s a pretty special bond.
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Marcus Lewis TWITTER - @MRLEWIS08 I love everything about the Chevron Houston Marathon. Over the years I have learned to budget for the expo and take care of most of my running gear for the year. I like to think of it as “Black Friday” for runners, as I quickly find my favorite vendors to stock up. I also love the sense of community amongst runners, meeting old and new friends and discovering some of old friends are runners as well. We all come together with similar missions and we “get” each other. As far as the race is concerned; doing what you set out to do and finishing the race is great, but the view of thousands of runners during the first couple of miles always amazes me. Looking forward to this year‛s race and all the good things it brings.
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EMILIA BENTON TWITTER - @EMMIEMARIEB The Chevron Houston Marathon is hands-down my favorite race, the one I look forward to every year. As someone who typically only runs one full marathon each year, I can’t imagine ever being here for my hometown race and not out there running it. If I have to keep choosing, you can bet that it will always be Houston.
HEATHER FOLEY TWITTER - @HAF811 There is really nothing not to love about the Chevron Houston Marathon . The organization of the race week/expo/marathon/post party are all perfection . The volunteers are the most kind hearted and enthusiastic volunteers I’ve encountered in all my marathons, anywhere. The crowd shares their boundless energy, and sometimes race treats all along the course. The course is flat enough to go fast and has enough pretty parts to enjoy if you happen to slow down . Houston Marathon Day brings together all the best parts of Houston; both with regard to the attributes of the city itself and the spirit of the people that live here.
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CINTIA LISTENBEE TWITTER - @SIMPLYCINTIA I love the Houston Marathon because it is a source of constant inspiration. Each time I train for the marathon, I get to practice persistence and all areas of my life benefit. I also love the way the city appreciates its runners. The course support is incredible and even when I am walking to my car with my medal on, I am told “ Congratulations, I am proud of you.” I’m incredibly honored to be part of such a prestigious, life changing marathon.
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APRIL OCKERMAN TWITTER - @INSIGHTSBYAPRIL My favorite part about the Houston marathon/half is that there are people to cheer you on all along the route. You never feel like you are running alone without any scenery. It is a race where you can see so much of the city and parts that you maybe haven‛t explored before.
TWITTER - @SARAMHUDGENS The course is my favorite aspect of the Houston marathon. It doesn’t matter if you are running the half or the full, you’ll get the opportunity to see some of the best places Houston has to offer. From coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping, to the best places to run inside the loop, you’ll get to see it all! As a (mostly) native Houstonian and frequenter of many places we run past, it makes me proud to know we get to show off our city in January!
KRISTIN COLLINS TWITTER - @KACMBC I love running my home town marathon . Growing up, my parents had friends who ran the Houston Marathon , and I couldn’t imagine running that kind of distance, let alone running, period. 2016 will be my 11th Houston (and 30th overall) marathon . It seems the world stops on marathon Sunday and The city of Houston rolls out the red carpet to welcome runners from around the world. It’s easy to take in the Texas hospitality and it honestly feels like every spectator is there to cheer you on .
HUNG CAO TWITTER - @HOUSECAO I love the Houston Marathon because it is different than any other race I‛ve ran in. Seeing all your friends, family and fellow competitors on the road is special. It‛s great to run the courses that we train on all year long and experience it with so many others. The Houston Marathon is also special because there is support from the crowd for 26.2 straight miles! It‛s really great to see the whole community come together for such an amazing event.
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WOrld’s tOP runners build On suCCess in HOustOn Over the past decade, the Chevron Houston Marathon Race Weekend of Events has proven to be a breeding ground for the up-and-coming and resurgent distance runners on the international scene. Americans Ryan Hall, Meb Keflezighi and Shalane Flanagan, along with Ethiopians Dire Tune, Deriba Merga, Teyiba Erkesso and Feyisa Lilesa have all won in Houston and gone on to win races such as the Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon or the U.S. Olympic Trials.
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“Our elite athlete committee has a great tradition of bringing in professional athletes who are ready to produce really high-quality performances,” said Race Director and President of the Board Brant Kotch. “That ability has never been more evident than over the last six or seven years, when our winners have quickly gone on to win and place highly in Marathon Majors in Boston, Chicago and New York. I know they’re already hard at work on our 2015 field and beyond.” It started in January of 2007 when Ryan Hall toppled the 21-year-old American record in the men’s half marathon by an astonishing 72 seconds. Crossing the finish line of the Aramco Houston Half Marathon in 59:43, Hall also surpassed German Silva’s North American record of 1:00:28 set back in 1994. In April of that year, he went on to post the fastest American debut marathon in history in placing eighth at the London Marathon (2:08:24). That fall, Hall went on to win the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials - Men’s Marathon in New York City in 2:09:02, breaking the Olympic Trials record in the process. Hall would later become the fastest American ever, under any conditions in the men’s marathon after he finished fourth in the 2011 Boston Marathon in 2:04:55. Also in 2007, Ethiopian Dire Tune won her first of two Chevron Houston Marathon titles in a course record 2:26:52. She followed that up in 2008 with her second Chevron Houston Marathon title, breaking her own course record by a staggering two minutes, 12 seconds
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with her winning time of 2:24:40. In April of that year, in the then-closest finish in the history of the Boston Marathon’s women’s race, Tune outkicked Alevtina Biktimirova in the last 100 yards to win the Boston Marathon by a mere two seconds in 2:25:25. In 2009, Athens Olympic silver medalist Meb Keflezighi rebounded from an injury-plagued 2008 to win the USA Half Marathon Championships, hosted by the Aramco Houston Half Marathon. Keflezighi took the lead within the first mile of the race and ran to the finish virtually unchallenged to win his first U.S. championship since 2007. That November, he became the first American man in 27 years to win the New York City Marathon. Keflezighi dropped to the ground, tears streaming down his face, when he won in a personal best time of 2:09:15- 41 seconds ahead of Kenya’s Robert Cheruiyot, a four-time winner of the Boston Marathon and one of the most accomplished marathoners in history. Fast forward three years to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men’s Marathon. Keflezighi stole the show, biding his time until late in the race and then hanging on in the final miles for the victory in another personal best - 2:09:08. At 36, he became the oldest man to win the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. At the 2012 Olympic Games, eight years after his Olympic silver, Keflezighi returned to the Olympic stage and finished fourth in 2:11:06. Once again, Keflezghi claimed the U.S. Half Marathon men’s crown at the 2014 Aramco Houston Half Marathon in 61:23. Just three months later, he claimed an historic victory in Boston. At 38, he won the 118th Boston Marathon in 2:08:37. He’s the first U.S. winner since Lisa Larsen-Weidenbach took the women’s title in 1985; the last American man to win was Greg Meyer in 1983. He is the oldest person to win the Boston Marathon since 1931. “I love Houston,” Keflezighi said after his 2014 win. “It’s been a great place for me to compete. The crowd is phenomenal.”
of 2:23:53 and crushed her competition by nearly five minutes. Three months later, Erkesso won the 2010 Boston Marathon in a close finish and pushed ahead of her competition by a mere three seconds to win the title in 2:26:11.
Ethiopian Deriba Merga shattered the 20-year-old Chevron Houston Marathon course record by more than two minutes in 2009. After mile 17, Merga ran alone to cross the finish line in 2:07:52, beating the competition by nearly four minutes. Merga went on to win the Boston Marathon that same year in 2:08:42, almost a full minute ahead of the second and third place finishers. Ethiopian Teyiba Erkesso won back-toback Chevron Houston Marathon titles in 2009 and 2010. In ‘09, running in her debut marathon, the then-26-year-old Erkesso won in 2:24:18. The following year Erkesso crossed the finish line and set a new course record, shaving 25 seconds off her previous record in a time
Olympic Bronze medalist Shalane Flanagan smashed the course record at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon to win the women’s 2010 USA Half Marathon Championship. Running 1:09:41, Flanagan broke the previous record by one minute, 14 seconds. Running her debut for the distance, Flanagan lived up to her status as prerace favorite, taking control of the race from the first mile and extending her lead to win the championship by 28 seconds. In November 2010, Flanagan made her marathon debut in New York City where she finished as the runnerup in 2:28:40. It was the best finish by an American woman in the race since Kim Jones finished second in 1990. A year after running a spectacular 59:22 to win the 2012 Aramco Houston Half Marathon, Ethiopia’s Feyisa Lilesa won the 2013 Aramco Houston Half Marathon in 61:54. In between those two wins, Lilesa became the youngest sub-2:06 marathoner in history after running a 2:04:52 at the 2012 Chicago Marathon to finish second.
The elite fields’ success over the last seven years has led the course records to drop dramatically. They now stand at: Men’s Marathon: 2:06:51 (2012) Women’s Marathon: 2:23:14 (2012) Men’s Half Marathon: 59:22 (2012) Women’s Half Marathon: 1:08:26 (2012) The Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon have a long history of sending their winners on to claim accolades on the World Marathon Major and Olympic stages. Who will it be in 2016?
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Men’s winner Birhanu Gedefa
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Women’s winner Yebrgual Arage
Birhanu Gedefa Bazu Worku Bazu Worku Tariku Jufar Bekana D. Tolesa Teshome Gelana Deriba Merga David Cheruiyot Feyisa Tusse David Cheruiyot David Cheruiyot Marek Jaroszewski Sean Wade Drew Prisner Christopher Ciamarra Stephen Ndungu Stephen Ndungu Stephen Ndungu Ake Eriksson Turbo Tumo Peter Fonseca Colin Moore Frank Bjorkli Filemon Lopez Carey Nelson Paul Pilkington Richard C. Kaitany Geir Kvernmo Derrick May Paul Cummings Marty Froelick Charlie Spedding Haliu Ebba Benji Durden Bill Rodgers Ron Tabb Tom Antczak Ron Tabb Clent Mericle Jeff Wells Clent Mericle Juan Garza Juan Garza Danny Green
Time
2:08:03 2:07:32 2:10:17 2:06:51* 2:07:04 2:07:37 2:07:52 2:12:32 2:11:39 2:12:02 2:14:50 2:18:51 2:24:43 2:28:43 2:29:27 2:11:27 2:14:56 2:11:23 2:19:21 2:10:34 2:11:52 2:13:34 2:13:21 2:13:12 2:12:28 2:11:13 2:10:04* 2:11:44 2:11:51 2:11:31 2:11:13 2:11:54 2:12:17 2:11:11 2:12:19 2:13:36 2:15:28 2:17:15 2:27:46 2:17:46 2:35:00 2:35:00 2:37:47 2:32:33
Year 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1973 1972
Female / Name
Yebrgual Arage Abebech Bekele Merima Mohammed Alemitu Abera Mamitu Daska Teyba Erkesso Teyba Erkesso Dire Tune Dire Tune Firaya Sultanova-Zhdanova Kelly Keane Margarita Tapia Albina Gallyamova Becky Sondag Stacie Alboucrek Tatyana Pozdnyakova Tatyana Pozdnyakova Gwynneth Coogan Claudia Dreher Adriana Fernandez Tatyana Pozdnyakova Alevtina Naoumova Kristy Johnston Kimberley Webb Veronique Marot Maria Trujillo Veronique Marot Linda Zeman Bente Moe Veronique Marot Sylvia Ruegger Ingrid Kristiansen Ingrid Kristiansen Laurie Binder Patti Catalano Vanessa Vajdos Sue Peterson Peggy Kokernot Dorothy Doolitte Marsha Johnson Dorothy Doolittle Nancy Laird Tanya Trantham
Time
2:23:23 2:25:52 2:23:37 2:23:14* 2:26:33 2:23:53 2:24:18 2:24:40 2:26:52 2:32:25 2:32:27 2:28:36 2:42:37 2:50:49 2:43:41 2:32:24 2:33:23 2:33:37• 2:36:13 2:31:59 2:29:57 2:34:47 2:29:05 2:50:17+ 2:30:55 2:32:55 2:30:16 2:34:52 2:32:37 2:31:33 2:28:36 2:27:51 2:33:27 2:40:57 2:35:27 2:44:45 2:46:17 3:01:54 3:00:34 3:37:04 3:31:24 4:29:09 5:11:55
* Course and Texas Record + Year of U.S. Women’s Olympic Trials Marathon, qualifying top three U.S. women for the 1992 Olympic Team.
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Top three were Janis Klecker, 2:30:12, Cathy O’Brien, 2:30:26, and Francie Larrieu Smith, 2:30:39. Year of the 1998 U.S. Women’s Marathon Championship
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Male / Name
Diego Estrada Meb Keflezighi Feyisa Lilesa Feyisa Lilesa Jeffery Eggleston Antonio Vega Meb Keflezighi James Carney Ryan Hall Nicodemus Malakwen Julius Kibet Gilbert Koech Scott Strand Justin Chaston
Time
1:00:51 1:01:23 1:01:54 0:59:22* 1:08:26 1:01:54 1:01:25 1:02:21 0:59:43** 1:02:07 1:03:17 1:03:08 1:05:13 1:08:42
Women’s winner Kim Conley
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2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
Female / Name
Kim Conley Serena Burla Mamitu Daska Oljira Belaynesh Colleen De Reuck Shalane Flanagan Magdalena Boulet Kate O’Neill Elva Dryer Asmae Leghzaoui Olga Romanova Colleen De Reuck Beth Old Christy Nielsen-Crotta
*Course Record ** American National Record
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INDUCTED INTO HOUSTON MARATHON HALL OF FAME The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) elected former HMC and Foundation Board member Susan Poorman Blackie into the Houston Marathon Hall of Fame. Susan was honored by the Houston Marathon Committee on December 10, 2015 at the 2016 Hall of Fame Reception. In a statement issued by Susan’s husband, Gary Blackie, and family, they said, “This is a poignant tribute to Susan’s passion for and dedication to the Houston Marathon and we are deeply grateful to the HMC. It’s a pleasure to accept this special honor on Susan’s behalf and in her memory. Susan was proud and inspired to play a role in helping the Houston Marathon develop into the world-class event it is today and to work alongside her cherished colleagues to launch the Houston Marathon Foundation. She would be thrilled and humbled by this welcome into the Hall of Fame.” Susan Poorman Blackie
Susan embodied the generosity and volunteer spirit which exemplifies the community of people who make the event possible each year.
A long-time Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) Board Member and a founding member of the Houston Marathon Foundation (HMF), Susan embodied the generosity and volunteer spirit which exemplifies the community of people who make the event possible each year. She was responsible for venue operations at the George R. Brown Convention Center from 1998-2006 and was instrumental in organizing Trials Town and the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. She was an HMC Board member from 2004 to 2013. In 2007, Susan established the HMF with current President Maddie Bunch, Treasurer David Chester and Medical Director Dr. John Cianca. “In the summer of 2004, Susan courageously volunteered to take charge of managing the entire GRB Convention Center when another
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longtime volunteer unexpectedly resigned,” said Brant Kotch. “The entire operation that had become her charge was transformed in a positive way almost overnight. From there, it was an obvious choice for our organization to add her to our Board of Directors, where she served with distinction for nine years, always lending a calm and thoughtful voice to big or small decisions. When our Committee won the bid for the 2012 Olympic Trials Marathons, she led our effort to introduce an opening ceremony to the weekend’s schedule, something that had never been attempted before in an already groundbreaking event that incorporated both men’s and women’s races. Again, her efforts were efficient and her accomplishment magnificent.” “Susan was diagnosed with the disease that would ultimately claim her life. For those two last years, she fought a remarkable personal battle but even more importantly, she fought a remarkable public battle by creating a foundation (the Susan Poorman Blackie Ovarian Cancer Foundation) to help others fight their own battle,” said Kotch. “The energy, the care and compassion, and the wisdom that she exhibited in that last challenge and throughout our Committee’s experience with her is sorely, sorely missed.” Susan passed away on July 4, 2014 at the age of 64 and is survived by her husband Gary Blackie, son Buck Dodson and daughter Mindy White. She will be greatly missed but her legacy will continue on with the creation of an annual college scholarship in her name. Susan, who was born in Kingsville and raised in Bishop, embodied the leadership, generosity and volunteer spirit that exemplifies the Houston Marathon community of volunteers.
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Active Houston Marathon Legacy Runners with 10+ Houston Marathon or Houston Half Marathon Finishes* Hundreds of thousands of runners have participated in the Houston Marathon since its inception in 1972, and many of those runners continue to come back year after year. To honor these dedicated runners, the Houston Marathon Committee created the Houston Marathon Legacy Runners Club - an exclusive group of runners who have completed ten or more Houston marathons or Houston half marathons in it’ 42-year history. Finished Name
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Today there are more than 500 active Houston Marathon Legacy Runners and more than 140 are “streakers” – runners who have completed consecutive Houston Marathons. Finishes do not have to be consecutive, but all finishes must be in the Houston marathon or half marathon event exclusively.
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Doug Roufa Doug Schroeder Douglas Durand Dunbar N Chambers Eddie Espinosa Edward Montana Egbert Nelson Elaine Bobigian Elizabeth Mendiola Emilio Hernandez Eric Etheridge Eric Johnson Eric Raschke Eric Schaefer Eric Trotter Eric W Pearson Ernest Valero Estella Tam Eunsup Kim Evelina Stenroos Felix Lugo Frances McKissick Francisco Balbuena Francisco Galaviz Francisco Garza Francisco Molina Frank Erzinger Frank Marriott Fred Hall Fred Steves Freddy Queen Freddy Thompson Garibaldis Ramirez Garrett Rychlik Gary Hebert Gary Marsh Gene Wilson Gerald Waltman Gerardo Leal German Collazos German Garcia Glenn Heumann Glenn Osterwisch Gloria Hernandez Gloria Mahoney Gordon Mishler Gracie Flores Grady Harrison Grant Bue Gregg Felts Gunnar Sanden Guy Lowe Guy P Burdett Hannah Vu Harry Sokolow Henry Griffin Herb Lipsman Holly Stewart Howard Bookstaff Howard Stone Hung Nguyen Iain Wallace Irene Binash Italo Eggenberger J P Reed Jack Lippincott Jack Torregrossa Jackie Carrasco Jacob Tonge
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Jan Ross Janet Marshall Javier Lucero Javier Velez Jay Milton Jean Hofschulte Jed Nuchtern Jeff Gosmano Jeff Hall Jeff Higgins Jeff Nash Jeff Wang Jeffery Cook Jeffrey Cleveland Jeffrey Lanier Jennifer Korb Jesse Smalls Jesus Pequeno Jill Burnside Jim Braden Jim Buchwalter Jim Harrington Jim Peiffer Jim Van Paasschen Joanne Ripple Joe Killeen Joe Melanson Joe Perales Joe Pierce Joe Schwieterman Joe Skladal Joe Stark Joel Chapa John Boone John Colico John Desantis John Fredrickson John Friday John Galey John Henneman John Laskowski John McClung John McKenna John Nelson John P Anderson John Porter John Powers John Ray John Simpson John Slate John T Bryson John Waddington John Wagner John Yoder Jonathan Miller Jonathan Phillips Jonathan Tydlacka Jones Ramsey Jorge Alvarado Jorge Maya Jose Oviedo Jose Reyes Josie Flores Juan F Garcia Julieta Martucci June Harris Karen Berglund Karen Beyer Kari Henry Karla Johnson Katherine Hallaway
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Ken Merenda Kenneth Halligan Kent Heck Kent Twyman Kim Pham Kimberly Harvey Kirk Norton Krish Ravishankar Kristin Collins Larry D Lightfield Larry Lindeen Larry McPhillips Larry Simon Larry Teeter Laura Aguilar-Ramirez Laurens Pickard Leah George Leland Anderson Leo Henny Les Ellsworth Leslie Hale Lilia Vazquez Linda Rivet Lisa Coley Lisa Gonzalez Lisa Korsten Lonnie Brauner Lori Servin Lou Kneeshaw Luis Castillo Luis Salinas Lupe Gomez Lyndon Shelby Lynette M Phillips Macey Contreras Malcolm Gibson Manfred Roenz Manuel Gonzalez Marc Levin Marc Phillips Marc Williams Marcus Stevenson Margaret Halsey Maria Camacho Maribel Aguilar Marisa Maxey Mark Berman Mark Coleman Mark Elvig Mark Girouard Mark Lehman Mark Mazoch Mark Nash Mark Oppenheim Mark Perry Marlene Hicks Mary Castellucci Mary Citro Mary Griffith Mary Mims Matthew Denio Matthew Padon Matthew Smith Maurice Jett Max Mendoza Melissa Akin Melissa Hurta-Crites Michael Bayer Michael Connelly Michael Danke Michael Defee Michael Digennaro Michael Holcomb Michael Johnston Michael Luna Michael Patrick Michael Pentland Michael Root Michael Velotas Michael Wisner Michelle Crossley Michelle Meyer Miguel Correa Mike Clark Milburn Breazeale Miriam Terc Mitzie Caulfield Mohammed Dekiouk Molly Atlas
Nancy Wangen Nancy Winchester Neil Duffin Nicholas Tofilon Nicolas Meza Orin H Lewis Pamela Mackay Pamela Paling Parvaneh Moayedi Patrick Foley Paul Cooley Paul Ehrsam Paul Lopez Paul Merriman Paul Roche Paul Schulz Peri Kowal Pete Jacobs Peter Donohue Peter H Steelman Peter Janele Peter Lawrence Peter R McNamara Peter Schipperijn Philip Ballmann Philip Cohen Phillip Hodges Phillip Wo Phyllis Aswell Priya Gavankar R Don Ruggles Rachel Rollins Ralph Cunningham Ralph Rohena Ramon Rodriguez Randall Keith Randy Peters Raul Munoz Rayman Lee Raymond Tam Rebecca Martinez Reggie Bruhn Rhonda Emerson Rich Fredrich Richard Carroll Richard Evans Richard Jares Richard Peoples Richard Rekieta Richard Tuttle Richard Zainfeld Rick Hollis Rick McMahan Rick Routzon Rick Saldana Rick Thibodeaux Robert Castro Robert Dunn Robert Eury Robert Furman Robert Hahn Robert Hoekman Robert Hughes Robert Ketchie Robert King Robert Lott Robert McDowell Robert Mitchell Robert Simon Robert Thompson Robert Tyson Robyn Wolverton Rochelle Ray Roger Boak Roman Rabourn Romulo Gianan Ron Berglund Ronnie Wade Watkins Rosa Alzate Rosi Benitez Ross Attleson Ross Payne Roy Camberg Rudolph Rendon Rudy Serrato Rueben Alaniz Ruth Fields Sally Sims Samuel A Lopez
Sandra Carley Sandra Simmons Scott Alexander Scott Hines Scott Johnson Scott Ringer Seetharama Reddi Sergio Leonardi Sherry Bankhead Silvia Valdes Sondra Gajevsky Sonia Rocha Stacy Smith Stan Liu Star Epps Stephen Baumgartner Stephen Costello Stephen Dunn Stephen Hetmaniak Stephen McNeil Stephen Smith Steve Biancardi Steve Boone Steve Goodweather Steve Hasson Steve Shepard Steven Holehan Stuart Kessler Sue Wheeler Suresh Shah Susan Bell Susan Khoobiar Susan Rouse Susan Wilson Suzanne Chivari Suzy Seeley Ted Jodzio Ted Mumby Ted Thrasher Terence Fanning Terrie Gorney Terry Green Terry Grim Theresa Bueno Thomas Eyler Thomas Okazaki Thomas Steets Tim Allen Tim Davison Tim Neckar Timothy Cliffe Timothy Feges Timothy Nielsen Todd Wandling Tom Geczik Tom Nguyen Tomas Aguilar Tony Allison Tony Castronovo Tony Van Tosone Harbin Tricia Hernandez Ute Eisele Valerie Boessling Valerie Lawrence Vanessa Servantes Ven Nguyen Victor Aguirre Vincent Attanucci Vincent Kowalski Wanda Buxton Wayne Cohen Wayne Johansen Wayne Rutledge Wayne See Wendy Clark Will Hrachovy Will Rommelmann William Bounds William Broderick William Hall William Marshall William Moeller William Schick William Schneider Yen Nguyen Yong Collins Zack Blailock
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OFFICIAL 2015-2016 RUN FOR A REASON CHARITIES 3 “A” Bereavement Foundation | ALS Association Texas Chapter | Alzheimer’s Association, Houston & SE Texas Chapter American Heart Association | American Liver Foundation | Avondale House | Be An Angel | Bel Inizio | Bo’s Place Buffalo Bayou Partnership | The Cade R. Alpard Foundation for Pediatric Liver Disease | CanCare, Inc. Child Advocates, Inc. | Citizens for Animal Protection | Collaborative for Children | Covenant House Texas Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Down Syndrome Association of Houston | Dress for Success Houston | Elves & More Epilepsy Foundation of Texas | Family Services of Greater Houston | Houston Aphasia Recovery Center Houston Area Parkinson Society | Houston Area Women’s Center | Houston Food Bank | Houston Habitat for Humanity Houston Marathon Foundation | Houston Police Foundation | Houston SPCA | Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Kids’ Meals, Inc. | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Living Water International | Lupus Foundation of America, TX Gulf Coast Chapter Marathon Kids | Memorial Hermann Foundation | National Kidney Foundation | Open Door Mission Organization for Autism Research | Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy | The Parish School | Pink Ribbons Project Presbyterian Children’s Homes & Services | Reach Unlimited, Inc. | Ronald McDonald House Houston The Salvation Army of Greater Houston | San Jose Clinic | SEARCH Homeless Services | Snowdrop Foundation St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital | Star of Hope Mission | Sunshine Kids Foundation | Texas Center for the Missing Texas Children’s Hospital | The Todd Krampitz Foundation | Vanessa’s Big Heart Foundation | Vita-Living, Inc. The Women’s Home | Young Audiences of Houston | Young Texans Against Cancer
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OAR: Provides 15 copies of A Guide to Safety to families and first responders Houston SPCA: Will help provide life-saving vaccinations for a shelter pet
Dress for Success Houston: Provides one professional portfolio
Buffalo Bayou Partnership: Maintains a lighting fixture along the hike and bike trails
Houston SPCA: Will help feed a homeless pet
Open Door Houston: Provides ten METRO bus passes
Star of Hope Mission: Provides five meals
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Family Services of Greater Houston: Provides health and basic needs for a senior Buffalo Bayou Partnership: Remove one bag of trash and debris from the Buffalo Bayou The Women’s Home: Provides linens and bedding to a new resident CAP: Microchip ten animals
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Epilepsy Foundation of Texas: Provides arts and crafts for a cabin of children at summer camp
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Lupus Foundation of America: Covers one month of prescription medication ALS Association: Manual wheelchair Young Audiences of Houston: Brings an artist to a local children’s hospital to share the healing power of art
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Alzheimer’s Association Provides five families with an in-depth Care Consultation HAPS – buys one month of Parkinson’s prescription medication
GRILLED PANINI SANDWICH or PANINI COMBO 1/2 Sandwich or Panini with Caesar Salad,
CLUB PANINI ON SOURDOUGH
Mixed Greens, Mac & Cheese, or Cup of Soup.
Hickory smoked turkey breast, applewood smoked bacon, white cheddar cheese and plum tomatoes with a touch of mayo.
SIGNATURE SALAD COMBO Your choice of any Cafe Sized Signature
CHICKEN POMODORI ON SOURDOUGH
Hand-Tossed Salad with a Cup of Soup.
All-natural chicken, fresh basil and spinach, oven-roasted tomatoes and provolone cheese with pesto mayo.
PASTA COMBO Your choice of a Cafe Sized Hearty Pasta
CALIFORNIA GRILLE ON WHOLE GRAIN HARVEST A mixture of grilled zucchini, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes and pesto with fresh spinach and provolone cheese.
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HEARTY PASTAS MAC & THREE CHEESE Pipette pasta tossed with a blend of three cheeses, topped with toasted bread crumbs.
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PESTO CAVATAPPI All-natural chicken and cavatappi pasta tossed in our rich pesto cream sauce, sprinkled with toasted bread crumbs.
Chopped Salad All-natural chicken, bacon, avocado, bleu cheese, tomatoes and green onions with iceberg and romaine lettuce and sweet and spicy vinaigrette.
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Southwest Salad
D.C. CHICKEN SALAD ON STEAKHOUSE RYE
Romaine, slaw mix, quinoa and black beans, cucumbers, corn and tomato salsa, pickled jalapenos and tortilla strips with avocado ranch dressing.
All-natural chicken, green apples, currants, red onions,3 celery, mayo and almonds with lettuce and tomatoes.
Classic or Kale Caesar
Romaine or a romaine/kale blen, shredded Parmesan and Romano cheeses and homemade spicy croutons with our classic Caesar dressing.
CHICKEN PESTO ON CIABATTA FICELLE All-natural chicken, arugula and tomatoes with our sweet and spicy vinaigrette and pesto mayo.
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UPTOWN TURKEY ON HARVEST TOAST Smoked turkey, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo.
Homemade Soups
Our hot and hearty soups are a perfect addition to any meal.
Big Al's Chili
Our secret recipe topped with sharp cheddar cheese.
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CHEVRON HOUSTON MARATHON HONORED WITH 2015 AIMS GREEN AWARD The Association of International Marathon and Distance Races (AIMS), a leading world-wide running organization, award the Chevron Houston Marathon with the 2015 AIMS Green Award. Candidates for the AIMS Green Award were judged upon a number of criteria, including the impact the race has had on promoting environmentally friendly practices in marathon events, how volunteers contribute to the success of the project and the ability for the race to educate younger generations about the benefits of sport and environmental protection. The two other shortlisted races were the Mexican race Maratón de la Ciudad de Mexico and the Xiamen International Marathon in China.
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3,500 lbs.
of discarded clothing donated from the course
2,100 lbs.
of canned good donated at the EXPO food drive
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The Chevron Houston Marathon was recognized for year round efforts towards “Going Green.” The Chevron Houston Marathon closely follows the Council for Responsible Sport’s certification standards. These efforts include a senior manager overseeing all sustainability goals and a “Green Committee” formed to work towards attaining them. The Chevron Houston Marathon became the first organization to earn dual certification from the Council for Responsible Sport for separate events conducted on consecutive days (2012 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon; 2012 Chevron Houston Marathon). After earning Silver Level Certification in 2012, the Chevron Houston Marathon earned Gold in 2013-14 and are now recertified at the Gold level for 2015-16. In an effort to tackle CO2 emissions, the Chevron Houston Marathon calculated the carbon footprint of a number of race elements for the first time in 2015 and will use this as a target to lower for future events. Efforts for 2016 are already underway with race medals and t-shirts not being packaged individually, choosing host hotels within walking distance of race elements, ensuring all catering use recyclable materials and choosing a route designed to encompass 100% urban areas with no green space affected by runners or spectators. In 2015, the Chevron Houston Marathon made big strides in reducing the waste created by the event. A “double sort” process was implemented to efficiently sort waste. In addition, all runner and volunteer registration was done online and all signage was created with no date to be re-used year after year. These efforts led to 76% of waste being diverted from landfill.
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Saturday, April 2, 2016 • • • • •
USATF-Sanctioned Event 5K and 10K Trail Run Little Muddy Kids’ Fun Run 2K-9 Fun Run for Your Dog Muddy Bowl Crawfish Cook-Off and Zydeco Party
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Barnaby’s Cafe – Downtown 801 Congress Ave. Houston, TX 77002 713.226.8787 barnabyscafe.com/
USATF-Sanctioned Event 10-Mile Race One 4 Texas Kids’ Run Run Texas-Sized Post-Race Party
For more information, please call 281-210-3900 or visit
Birraporetti’s 500 Louisiana Street Houston, TX 77002 713.224.9494 birrarestaurant.com/
www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/races.
Guadalajara Del Centro 1201 San Jacinto, Space 141 Houston, TX 77002 713.650.0101 guadalajarahacienda.com/
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Located across the street from the convention center, this two-story, ultra-urban restaurant is one of two restaurants inside Discovery Green downtown park. The first level bar and dining room have dramatic floor to ceiling glass windows. The second level—a private event space—features a large outdoor bar.
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Right in the center of Discovery Green, you can’t beat the location of The Lake House Waterside Cafe. Have a pseudo picnic at this family friendly establishment and then indulge in the park’s free activities right at your footsteps! This casual, order at the counter eatery is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat while enjoying the surrounding beauty.
Hard Rock Cafe Houston 1204 Caroline Street Houston, TX 77002 832.667.7754 Hardrock.com House of Blues 1204 Caroline Street Houston, TX 77002 832.667.7754 houseofblues.com The Spaghetti Warehouse 901 Commerce Street Houston, TX 77002 713.229.9715 40meatballs.com/
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HOUSTON MARATHON FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT LOCAL RUNNING PROGRAMS The Houston Marathon Foundation (HMF) is providing $90,000 in support towards local running programs and youth initiatives across the Greater Houston Region. Since its inception in 2008, the HMF has provided over $800,000 in funding for local youth initiatives, health and wellness programs, national elite runners and community enhancement projects in Houston. This year, the Foundation is supporting Students Run Houston, Katy Students Run, Girls on the Run Greater Houston, Bel Inizio, the Houston Wellness Project, the Brookwood Community and race participants with special needs. “Supporting the local running community and creating opportunities for new runners in the Greater Houston Region is a primary goal of the Houston Marathon Foundation,” said Wade Morehead, Executive Director of the Houston Marathon Foundation and Committee. “We are excited to work with these wonderful organizations again this year, helping students and adults train for their first running event and supporting local groups who promote the benefits of running as part of a healthy lifestyle.” The Students Run Houston initiative will provide over 300 race entries, tech shirts, coaching stipends and transportation for students participating in after-school running programs with Katy Students Run (Morton Ranch High School, Katy High School and Katy Taylor High School) and HISD schools (Chavez High School, Sharpstown High School, Hamilton Middle School, Spring Woods Middle School and Ortiz Middle School). This program will allow students to have a safe after school environment, build self-esteem, set long- and short-term goals, and help them train to cross the finish line. All of these students will be participating in the Aramco Houston Half Marathon or the ABB 5K on race weekend, January 16-17, 2016. Girls on the Run Greater Houston is a non-profit program that works to encourage pre-teen girls to develop selfrespect and healthy lifestyles through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games, culminating in a celebratory 5k race. The organization’s curricula seeks to address all aspects of the girls’ development to enhance their physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual well-being, while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness. It also affords area runners who could not afford to participate with an opportunity to participate in the program and run with their peers. Bel Inizio helps disadvantaged women develop selfconfidence and life skills through fitness and nutrition. Participants train to complete a 5K, which helps prepare them for the ultimate race – the race for a better life. While
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training, these women learn about commitment, fitness, and nutrition, while also learning how to succeed independently and to build self-esteem.
purpose for adults with disabilities. The Brookwood Citizens have full-time jobs in various enterprises that provide revenue to support their community.
The Houston Wellness Project is a nonprofit organization that strives to empower all individuals to make positive healthy lifestyle choices by providing accessible wellness education and programming. They offer a free monthly 5K in the heights and George Bush Park and are a recent recipient of the Houston Press “best health and wellness enterprise.” In 2016, they will be adding two new sites to their free runs – Pearland and San Jacinto.
Additionally, the HMF will provide free entry fees for Duo Team wheelchair captains and for guides who assist runners participating in the visually impaired division at the 2016 Chevron Houston Marathon Race Weekend of Events.
The HMF, as part of their special needs initiative, will support the Brookwood Community with the Cross Country Championships Run, which is conducted to promote awareness of the campus and fundraise for the development of a campus running trail. Brookwood provides meaning and
In addition to the numerous U.S. elite distance running programs supported by the HMF and funding provided to create opportunities for new runners in the Greater Houston Region and also to support the vibrant local running community, the HMF also distributes the Susan Poorman Blackie Scholarship annually and partners with Texas Children’s Hospital to put on an annual Family Fun Run on the Katy Campus (April 11, 2016). An announcement outlining these two HMF initiatives will be released later this year.
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MEMORIAL HERMANN IRONMAN SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE EXPO Join more than 50,000 runners and fitness enthusiasts at the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute EXPO on January 15-16 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Open to the public, this free, two-day exposition features over 100 vendors with official race merchandise, the latest in running apparel, product samples, health and fitness information, Q&A sessions with industry experts, and much more!
2016 EXPO VENDOR LIST Jan. 15 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Jan. 16 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 2016 NCAA® Men’s Final Four® 1st Step Pro Wellness ABB Inc. Airrosti Rehab Centers Aramco Aramco Food Drive Auria Bank of Texas Team Challenge Packet Pick Up Baysix Beach to Bay Relay Marathon Bee Cause Charms The BFF Electric Foam Roller Big Sur International Marathon Bondi Band Bozeman Marathon Busy Body Fitness Equipment Centrum - Vitamints Chevron Citizens for Animal Protection Clif Bar & Company Cocoa Jeans, Inc./DBA: SLEEFS Compressport USA The Cowtown CPR Saves! Dance & Jump Studio + Fitness Dick’s Sporting Goods Runner’s Lounge Divas® Half Marathon & 5K Series Elite Athlete Autographs Elite Sport Optics Enovative Technologies Finish Strong Sports/Rhythm & Blues Racing Fitletic Fleet Feet Sports FlipBelt Fond Memories Graphics, Inc. GEICO Generation UCAN Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau Green Mountain Energy Company HB Tune HARRA / Bayou City Classic Handana H-E-B H-E-B Alamo Half Hippie Runner Hot 95-7 and Sports 610 Houston - Athens Marathon Exchange Program Houston Dynamo Houston Marathon Foundation Houston Marathon Legacy & Pace Teams Houston Race Series LLC Houston Rockets Infinite Trading, Inc. Kathy Loper Events KT Tape Legacy & Pace Team Wall Leukemia & Lymphoma Society/TNT - TX Gulf Coast Chapter Lucky Shots Photo Booth - FREE Photos! Luke’s Locker Marathon Charms & Gifts
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MarathonFoto Marathon Tours & Travel The Marine Corps Marathon Massage Envy Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute METRO Michelob Ultra Minute Rice Mix 96.5 and Bull 100.3 National Running Center Northtown Group Nutrition Depot NUUN Hydration Official Event Merchandise/Skechers Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon One More Mile Opal Apples Organization for Autism Research Orig3N Pinnacle Performance Eyewear Pro-Tec Athletics Real Time Pain Relief Red Fox Wireless Renewal by Andersen Ribbon Medal Display RIPE Craft Juice RooSport R.P.I. Marketing Run for a Reason Packet Pick Up Runner’s Alley (Name Wall) Runningluv Running Alliance Sport Running Specialty Group RUseeN Reflective Apparel Sheddable Shells/WeatherShield SpiBelt Sport Clips SportHooks Sports N More The Stick - Team Stick, Inc. Sugar Land Finish Line Sports Running Shop Sun & Ski Superbandz Sweaty Bands Sweet Spot Skirts Telcel Mexico City Marathon Texas 10 Series Texas Independence Relay Texas Runner and Triathlete United States Border Patrol - National Frontline Recruitment USA-Sport Eyewear USA Track & Field Verizon Waste Management Shoe Donation We Are Houston Wild Pear Running The Woodlands Marathon ZipFizz Healthy Energy/Sports Drink Zydeco Marathon
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HMC COde Of COnduCt and Safety InfOrMatIOn At the Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) Race Weekend of Events, safety is our top priority. The HMC works closely with local public safety agencies to provide a safe and secure event. Agency partners include the Houston Police Department, the Houston Fire Department, the Mayor’s Office of Special Events, the Office of Emergency Management and many other organizations. In order to create the best experience for our participants, spectators, volunteers and our community, please see the important information below from our race officials.
at the HMC race Weekend of events, safety is our top priority. the HMC works closely with local public safety agencies to provide a safe and secure event.
GEAR CHECK AND THE START LINE: The George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) opens at 5:00 a.m. on race day. You should arrive early, by 5:30 a.m., to drop off your official clear Gear Check bag at Gear Check in Hall D and head to your starting corral. Look for signs directing you to your assigned corral as you exit the GRB. Seed yourself according to the pace signs in your corral. PORT-A-CANS: There are more than 200 port-a-cans located in Hall A of the GRB. Port-a-cans are also inside each start corral at all pace intervals and throughout the race course. MOBILE DEVICES: On race day, the use of mobile devices for photography and social updates is strongly discouraged. The use of selfie sticks is prohibited for your safety and the safety of those around you. Do not stop to take photographs on the race course. RUNNING ETIQUETTE: Be considerate of those around you. Do not run in groups of more than three abreast. Do
not stop abruptly at aid stations or to tie your shoe or for any reason without being aware of your surroundings. If 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. SAFETY: 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 RACE RESOURCES: To receive important race updates and information in case of an emergency, please do the following: • Download the 2016 Chevron Houston Marathon mobile app and Click “Ok” to receive notifications. Push notifications will only be sent out with important race alerts. • Follow the Chevron Houston Marathon Facebook page and Twitter Account Twitter Handle:@HoustonMarathon • Visit the HoustonMarathon.com. • Tune in to Channel 13 (ABC13) on race day from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. • Visit www.abc13.com on race day beginning at 7:00 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 2016 events.
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ProHIbIted IteMS For the safety of our runners, volunteers, sponsors and vendors, the following items are prohibited from all Houston Marathon Committee, Inc. (“HMC”) events and venues: • Weapons of any kind (including, but not limited to knives, mace, tasers, all illegal weapons) • Firearms; the Houston Marathon Committee, Inc. discourages the carrying of all firearms at our events. Firearms are explicitly prohibited in Discovery Green and in the George R. Brown Convention Center at EXPO and on Race Day in HMC licensed areas. + In addition, please be aware that there are a number of venues used throughout race weekend that may have its own rules and regulations regarding carrying firearms; these rules are beyond the control of the HMC. • Unmanned aircraft systems, drones, photography mini-copters. The taking off and flying over any part of the course is a violation of HMC controlled property and can be considered trespassing. In addition, any video recordings of the event are considered property of the HMC.
Rules foR Race NumbeRs Race numbers (bibs) must be visible at all times while entering and within the start corrals and on the race course. Amenities and medals will be denied to runners who do not display a race number. Your cooperation, patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as we enhance and expand our security efforts to make your Chevron Houston Marathon Race Weekend experience safe and enjoyable.
• Any item that could be considered dangerous including, but not limited to hammers, bats, sharp objects, etc. • Flammable liquids, fuel, fireworks, flare guns, explosives • Alcoholic Beverages and illegal substances of any kind • Large Bags/Backpacks/Duffle Bags – ‘Camelbacks’ and similar hydration systems are allowed • Animals/Pets • Glass Containers • Coolers • Strollers, bicycles, roller blades/ skates, skateboards • Selfie sticks and other hand-held extension poles for cameras and mobile devices that are not attached directly to the user
* The Houston Marathon Committee, Inc. reserves the right to prohibit additional items in order to preserve the safety of our runners and the event.
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