Houston Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Houston (Texas, United States)

LocationHouston, Texas, United StatesShow on map(29.7632° N, 95.3600° W)
Date & StatusJanuary 17, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Houston Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Houston, Texas, US focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier, Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Culture & History.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Chevron Houston Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Aramco Houston Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and We are Houston (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for January 17, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (chevronhoustonmarathon.com).

Houston Marathon in Houston (Work: "Runners in a race, Vieux-Limoilou", Photo: Wilfredor, License: CC0 1.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Event characteristics

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Chevron Houston MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m212 m - 292 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Aramco Houston Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m215 m - 255 mLoop courseRoute & profile
We are HoustonRoad Running5 km+22 m218 m - 227 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
212 m - 292 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS29.7633° N, 95.3600° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 212 m to 292 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 292 m·at 31 km·Ø 0.9 %
212 m239 m265 m292 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km292 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Houston Marathon take place?

Houston Marathon takes place in Houston, Texas, US (start area at coordinates 29.7632° N, 95.36° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for January 17, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Houston Marathon?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Chevron Houston Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Aramco Houston Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and We are Houston (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Houston Marathon?

The main competition (Chevron Houston Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 212 m and 292 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Houston Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (chevronhoustonmarathon.com).