Sunday January 11th, 2026
Houston, Texas
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
The Chevron Houston Marathon provides runners with a one-of-a-kind experience in the vibrant and dynamic setting of America's fourth-largest city. Renowned for its fast, flat, and scenic single-loop course, the race has earned accolades as the "fastest winter marathon" and the "second fastest marathon overall," according to the Ultimate Guide to Marathons. It’s a perfect opportunity for both elite athletes chasing personal bests and recreational runners soaking in the atmosphere of Houston’s diverse and welcoming community.
Houston’s marathon legacy spans over three decades, but the event expanded its appeal in 2002 by introducing a half-marathon. Sponsored initially by El Paso Energy, the 13.1-mile race quickly gained popularity, attracting more than 2,500 finishers in its inaugural year. Today, the half-marathon is sponsored by Aramco and has grown into one of the premier half-marathon events in the country, drawing thousands of participants annually.
While the first half-marathon lacked a dramatic finish, it set the stage for what would become a hallmark of the Chevron Houston Marathon weekend—a series of memorable moments, thrilling finishes, and a celebration of athletic achievement. The event has since evolved into a multi-day festival that includes a 5K run and an expo, offering something for everyone.
Whether you’re chasing a personal record, tackling your first race, or cheering from the sidelines, the Chevron Houston Marathon and its accompanying events showcase the heart and energy of Houston, making it a must-experience race for runners of all levels. Join us for a weekend of running, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories in the Bayou City.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 59:17 | Addisu Gobena | 20 | Houston, ETH |
| 2nd Male | 59:17 | Conner Mantz | 28 | Provo, UT |
| 3rd Male | 59:18 | Gabriel Geay | 28 | Arusha, TZA |
| 4th Male | 59:20 | Jemal Yimer | 28 | Addis Ababa, ETH |
| Female | 1:06:05 | Senayet Getachew | 19 | Addis Ababa, ETH |
| 2nd Female | 1:06:09 | Weini Kelati | 28 | Flagstaff, AZ |
| 3rd Female | 1:06:48 | Buze Diriba Kejela | 30 | Albuquerque, NM |
| 4th Female | 1:07:35 | Amanda Vestri | 25 | Blowing Rock, NC |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 1:08:22 | Scott Lankford | 41 | Simi Valley, CA |
| M 50-59 | 1:24:04 | Daniel Kerschensteiner | 50 | Saint Louis, MO |
| M 60-69 | 1:29:27 | Armando Meza | 62 | El Paso, TX |
| M 70+ | 1:40:22 | Kent McDonald | 72 | Lawrence, KS |
| F 40-49 | 1:18:22 | Polly Cunes | 41 | Calgary, CAN |
| F 50-59 | 1:29:29 | Bettina Poulos | 52 | Calgary, CAN |
| F 60-69 | 1:32:14 | Terri Cassel | 63 | Tulsa, OK |
| F 70+ | 2:09:30 | Theresa Pearsall | 72 | Houston, TX |
2018 Houston Half Marathon
On a cold day when Ethiopian athletes won three of the four elite races, Ruti Aga’s 1:06:39 victory in the Aramco Houston Half Marathon was the most notable, as the IAAF Gold Label road race on Sunday (14) proved to be one of the deepest half marathons in history. New Zealand’s Jake Robertson prevented an Ethiopian sweep of the titles by winning the men’s half marathon in 1:00:01.
Paced by Gotytom Gebreslase, a lead pack of eight women passed through the first five kilometres in 15:48, suggesting a finishing time comfortably inside 67 minutes. As the pacemaker hit the 10-kilometre checkpoint in 31:33, she was still joined by seven other women: Aga and fellow Ethiopian Buze Diriba, Kenya’s Edith Chelimo, Caroline Chepkoech, Eunice Chumba, Mary Wacera, and USA’s Molly Huddle.
Although the pacemaker dropped out after the half-way point, the lead pack continued at much the same pace, passing 15 kilometres in 47:28. With little more than a couple of kilometres left, Aga began to make her move. At 20 kilometres, reached in 1:03:13, the 23-year-old had a three-second lead over Chepkoech while the rest of the lead pack had fragmented.
Aga extended her lead in the closing stages, winning in 1:06:39 to come within 10 seconds of the North American all-comers’ record set by Wacera in Houston in 2016. The 2012 world U20 5000m silver medallist took more than a minute off her previous PB, but her 2:20:41 second-place finish at the Berlin Marathon in September had suggested that her half-marathon PB was due for revision.
Chepkoech, who last year set PBs of 14:27.55 for 5000m on the track and 30:45 for 10km on the roads, was rewarded with another big PB. The 24-year-old finished second in 1:06:48 in what was just her second half marathon to date.
Wacera and Diriba finished third and fourth respectively, both awarded the same time of 1:06:50, a PB for the latter. Chelimo and Chumba followed, clocking 1:07:13 and 1:07:18, both women recording the second-fastest times of their careers.
Huddle finished seventh in 1:07:25, but found consolation in the fact she broke Deena Kastor’s North American record. Her times at 10 miles (50:52) and 20 kilometres (1:03:48) are also continental records.
It was the first half marathon in history in which seven women had finished within 1:07:30.
The men’s half marathon played out in much the same way as the women’s race, only the numbers involved at the start were higher.
After a large lead pack of about 25 runners covered the first five kilometres in 14:23, the pace started to pick up and the 10-kilometre point was reached in 28:32 with 13 men still in contention.
Aside from Robertson, others in the lead pack included Ethiopia’s Guye Adola, Feyisa Lilesa and USA’s Sam Chelanga. The likes of two-time world champion Bernard Lagat and London Marathon winner Daniel Wanjiru had already started to drop behind.
The lead pack remained largely unchanged as 15 kilometres was reached in 42:50 with Adola and Robertson still running comfortably within the large lead pack. With just a few kilometres remaining, though, Robertson began to make his move and by 20 kilometres he had a 10-second lead over Adola.
Robertson extended his lead by the finish, winning in 1:00:01 to match the PB he set on his debut at the distance when winning in Lisbon last March. Adola finished second in 1:00:15 and was followed by fellow Ethiopians Lilesa and Shura Kitata, both clocking 1:00:20.
Previous Half Marathons
2012
January 15
Men’s Winner: Feyisa Lilesa (Ethiopia) 59:22
Women’s Winner: Belaynesh Olijara (Ethiopia) 1:08:26
In a year that saw Houston host the Olympic Trials marathon and gain worlwide attention, a pair of Ethiopian youngsters rampaged through the half marathon record books.
Feyisa Lelisa and Belaynesh Oljira broke course records held by a couple of familiar names: Lelisa’s 59:22 edged the mark set by American Ryan Hall (59:43) in 2007, while Oljira’s winning time of 1:08:26 shattered the mark set by American Shalane Flanagan (1:09:41).
Lelisa, a 21-year-old who won the marathon bronze medal at the 2011 IAAF World Championships, was a late entrant, but had little trouble handling the field. Ethiopian Tilahun Regassa was runner-up, in 1:01:28, with American Scott Bauhs on his heels in a personal best 1:01:30. In fourth was Luke Puskedra in 1:01:36, a senior at the University of Oregon who was making his half-marathon debut.
The women’s race was another matter. Oljira and Kenya’s Caroline Kilel, winner of the 2011 Boston Marathon, ran shoulder-to-shoulder right to the end, with the 21-year-old Oljira, running her first race in the United States, using her 10,000-meter speed to win in a sprint.
“Right from the beginning I was following her and I knew, and I prepared in my mind, that I have to sprint very fast at the last 100 meters or so,” Oljira said.
Joan Samuelson, 1984 Olympic gold medalist in the marathon, finished in 1:38:03.
2013
January 13
Men’s Winner: Feyisa Lilesa (Ethiopia) 1:01:54
Women’s Winner: Mamitu Daska (Ethiopia) 1:09:53
Running in wet and cold conditions, course record-holder Feyisa Lilesa of Ethiopia defended his title in the men’s race and countrywoman Mamitu Daska, the 2011 marathon champion, won the women’s crown. Daska became the first-ever woman to win the marathon and the half marathon at Houston.
Lilesa ran side-by-side with Deriba Merga until the pair entered the home stretch, where Lilesa used his superior speed to win in 1:01:54. Merga was second at 1:02:00 and Kenya’s Wilson Erupe made a late surge to take third in 1:02:12.
Daska took command early in the race, leading through 5km in 16:18, and then doubled her margin by the 10km mark, clocking 32:42. At 15km, she had a 1:27 lead over Caroline Kilel of Kenya and her margin of victory was 2:05 when she crossed the line at 1:09:54, the fifth-fastest time in race history. Kilel finished as the runner-up for the second year in a row, finishing in 1:11:58 and Hellen Jemutai, also of Kenya, was third in 1:12:34.
The top Americans were newly-minted U.S. citizen Shadrack Biwott, who finished fourth in 1:02:23, and Lisa Uhl, who took sixth in 1:13:38.
2014
January 19
Men’s Winner: Meb Keflezighi 1:01:23
Women’s Winner: Serena Burla 1:10:48
Houston once again hosted the USA Half Marathon Championships, this time on a new course with superb weather, and Meb Keflezighi broke away from the field after the eight-mile mark to win in 1:01:23, his second U.S. title and the second-fastest time in race history by an American. It was Keflezighi’s 22nd U.S. title at all distances.
Keflezighi ran with a large pack for the first half of the race, trading the lead with last year’s top American finisher, Shadrack Biwott, and Tyler Pennel. Aaron Braun and Tim Ritchie pulled the field through 5K in 14:38, and a group of seven men led by Pennel passed 10K in 29:10.By 15K Keflezighi gapped the pack by three seconds at 43:34, and he added nine seconds to that margin over the next 5K to clock 58:12.
Braun and Josphat Boit edged past Pennel over the final kilometer to finish second and third in 1:01:38 and 1:01:41.
Serena Burla mounted the podium for the first time, winning the women’s title in 1:10:48 as she ran almost unchallenged for the majority of the race.
A pack of eight cruised through 5K under 17:03 with Burla at the front. Burla made a strong push in the next 5K to take a 15-second lead over Lauren Kleppin at 10K, and by 15K that lead had stretched to 40 seconds at 50:07. She went through 20K at 67:08 and had a 1:18 margin, which increased to 1:24 at the finish, with Kleppin second and Caitlin Comfort third at 1:12:16.
2015
January 18
Men’s Winner: Diego Estrada 1:00:51
Women’s Winner: Kim Conley 1:09:44
Two very different races produced two superb results in races 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 1:00:51, the third-fastest time ever by an American and also the third-fastest ever at Houston.
Ward finished well to clock 1:01:42 in his debut at the distance to move to ninth on the all-time Houston list, and Girma Mecheso was third at 1:02:16. 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 1:02:18.
Kim Conley, a gold medalist in the 10,000 at the 2014 USATF Outdoor Championships, bided her time through 10 miles at a fast pace, running with the leaders through 5K at 16:45 and 10K at 33:27. She shared the lead with 2006 U.S. champ Annie Bersagel at 15K (50:08) and then pulled away over the next 5K, running 16:12 for that portion of the race to pass 20K at 1:06:20 and take a 22-second lead.
Conley was powerful through the finish, crossing the line at 1:09:44 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 1:10:16, and Janet Bawcom was third at 1:10:46.
2016
January 17
Men’s Winner: Lilesa Disesa (Ethiopia) 1:00:37
Women’s Winner: Mary Wacera (Kenya) 1:06:29
Kenya’s Mary Wacera ran the fastest-ever women’s half marathon on American soil Sunday, moving to No. 9 on the all-time world list as she shattered the course record with a 66:29 to win the Aramco Houston Half Marathon.
Sunday January 18th, 2026
Bermuda
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 1 Mile · 10k Walk
Offical Race Web Site
Surrounded by crystal clear waters warmed by the Gulf Stream, Bermuda is the ideal winter time destination for the active minded traveler.
With its lush foliage and pastel colored buildings, Bermuda is one of the most beautiful places on earth.
A short flight of 2-hours or less from most US East Coast cities and Toronto, Bermuda only feels like it’s a million miles away
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:42:06 | Adam Prunty | 29 | |
| 2nd Male | 2:49:51 | Che Compton | 50 | |
| 3rd Male | 2:58:18 | Joe Cooper | 27 | |
| 4th Male | 3:03:38 | Philip Woollins | 34 | |
| Female | 2:58:17 | Anya Culling | 24 | |
| 2nd Female | 3:39:54 | Lorita Su | 28 | |
| 3rd Female | 3:40:44 | Kelly Leighton | 49 | |
| 4th Female | 3:46:19 | Hilary Haldeman | 47 |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 3:09:32 | Allan Fox | 44 | |
| M 50-59 | 3:33:06 | Fabrizio Alvera | 56 | |
| M 60-69 | 3:43:23 | Tommy Sinclair | 65 | |
| F 40-49 | 3:46:19 | Hilary Haldeman | 47 | |
| F 50-59 | 3:50:36 | Stephanie Hodge | 59 | |
| F 60-69 | 4:23:22 | Lisa Compton | 69 |
Saturday January 17th, 2026
Baton Rouge, LA
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K · Quarter Marathon · Kids Race
Offical Race Web Site
Welcome to the Louisiana Marathon Running Festival. Rendezvous with runners from 50 states and over 30 countries who share a passion for Louisiana as they race our fast, flat and festive courses. Stick around for the best Finish Fest on the bayou and enjoy tastes of gumbo, jambalaya, étouffée, duck confit and couch du lait (to name a few dishes offered) while dancing and laughing to local jazz-funk-zydeco-country-blues live performances.
The Louisiana Marathon was established in 2012 to be a major racing event on the winter road racing calendar and running festival celebrating the passion for the sport combined with the Louisiana culture.
Friends, family and curious spectators line up along the 26.2 picturesque miles of roadways filled with inspiring sights and sounds to cheer on the many that chose to run. The Louisiana Marathon course takes runners from downtown, along the river, through the University Lakes, the Louisiana State University campus, and through historic rivertown neighborhoods.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:28:23 | Jacob Plocher | 26 | Gautier, MS |
| 2nd Male | 2:30:25 | John Barham | 26 | Albuquerque, NM |
| 3rd Male | 2:30:48 | Colin McCatharn | 31 | New Orleans, LA |
| 4th Male | 2:33:14 | Caleb Bendewald | 30 | Granbury, TX |
| Female | 2:53:49 | Caroline Mahoney | 26 | Bedford, NH |
| 2nd Female | 2:57:06 | Jessalyn Sadler | 36 | Independence, M |
| 3rd Female | 2:57:48 | Megan Kahn | 36 | Loveland, OH |
| 4th Female | 2:59:58 | Marta Pascoa | 24 | Lake Charles, LA |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 2:47:05 | Eric Capostagno | 43 | West Palm Beach, FL |
| M 50-59 | 3:10:21 | Christopher Gahan | 50 | Alexandria, VA |
| F 40-49 | 3:05:07 | Grace Thacker | 42 | New Orleans, LA |
DEJA VU AWARD
Runners who finish the Quarter Marathon or 5K on Saturday AND finish the Marathon or Half Marathon on Sunday, receive the coveted Déjà Vu Award.
The 10-inch “crawfish tray” is common dinnerware in many Louisiana seafood restaurants, bearing the fruits of the Gulf Coast, but at the Louisiana Marathon, it is also the symbol of dedication, preparation, commitment and endurance. It’s a trophy that few earn.
The Louisiana Marathon is a USAT&F Certified course and an official Boston Qualifier route. It boasts one of the highest BQ rates of all marathons since it features a fast, flat, runner-friendly path through the lakes, along the river, around downtown, on the university campus and in historic neighborhoods.Friends, family and enthusiastic spectators line up along the course in various spotsto cheer on the runners, making for a spirited marathon.
Sunday January 18th, 2026
Carlsbad, California
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · Kids Race
Offical Race Web Site
Carlsbad is a winter marathon and half-marathon unlike any other. From the ideal weather conditions to the spectacular coastal courses, these award-winning events will absolutely wow you! The 26 fully staffed course support stations, continuous entertainment and unsurpassed volunteer support are just a few of the outstanding features.
We offer each participant a gender specific long-sleeved technical fabric shirt, virtual goodie bag, spectacular finisher's medal, post-race refreshments and much more. Our boutique-style events with an emphasis on quality and individual service sets them apart from the mega marathons. Both events sell out, so register early.
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displays approximate race location · Carlsbad CA 92008
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:33:33 | Nicholas Spector | 33 | Anaheim, CA |
| 2nd Male | 2:33:52 | Blake Dunkleberger | 28 | Encinitas, CA |
| 3rd Male | 2:37:24 | Tesfaye Wosene | 43 | Temecula, CA |
| 4th Male | 2:39:56 | Justin Hollis | 35 | Oceanside, CA |
| Female | 2:58:10 | Jenna Gasparrini | 27 | Coronado, CA |
| 2nd Female | 2:59:11 | Shannon Clancy | 22 | North Arlington, NJ |
| 3rd Female | 3:08:22 | Sarah Myers | 27 | Saint Petersburg, CA |
| 4th Female | 3:08:23 | Ali Tebbs | 35 | Coronado, CA |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 2:50:52 | Viet Nguyen | 42 | Long Beach, CA |
| M 50-59 | 2:59:43 | Yong Xu | 50 | San Diego, CA |
| M 60-69 | 3:14:11 | Bin Liu | 62 | Poway, CA |
| M 70+ | 3:43:10 | Michael Whalen | 70 | San Juan |
| F 40-49 | 3:21:43 | Ashlee Meade | 41 | Long Beach, CA |
| F 50-59 | 3:32:37 | Claudia susana López | 53 | Zapopan, JA |
| F 60-69 | 3:55:43 | Amy Chavez | 60 | Santa Monica, CA |
| F 70+ | 5:40:18 | Paulette Feraldi | 71 | Temecula, CA |
Experience race day!
See why Carlsbad is known as the BEST winter full and half marathon!
Plus, have you heard?! In addition to our signature long-sleeve race shirt, registration for both the full and half marathon will also include a snazzy, top quality, technical fabric 1/4 zip pullover!
The out-and-back, two-loop marathon course is gently rolling, with over 18 miles of it along the beautiful Pacific Ocean. The race starts at the Shoppes at Carlsbad. It begins by passing the Buena Vista Lagoon in the early miles, setting the event’s naturalistic tone. The course and surroundings soon pick up the beat as participants make their way through spectator-packed Carlsbad Village, a quaint but popular mix of restaurants, shops and hotels. Mile three exposes stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, providing an inspiring sight and gorgeous backdrop as rolling hills carry runners and walkers past sandy beaches and rolling surf. Participants turn around at La Costa Avenue and head back north to Mountain View Road where they turn around and head south for their second loop. At Breakwater Road, runners turn around and head north back up the coast to the finish line.
Sunday January 18th, 2026
Naples, Florida
Distance: Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
Why run Naples? It's a flat, fast and shady loop. Spirits are always really high, in part from the carbed-up pasta feeds and also because of the really colorful Coolmax shirts! The finish line is where the party begins, with unique quality medals to all finishers who finish within the race time limit, door prizes including weekends at beach front hotels, and, of course, the cash.
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displays approximate race location · Naples FL 34102
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:05:58 | Reid Buchanan | Kansas City, MO | |
| 2nd Male | 1:06:26 | Nickolas Scudder | Boulder, CO | |
| 3rd Male | 1:06:50 | Alec Sandusky | Cincinnati, OH | |
| 4th Male | 1:07:04 | Paxton Smith | Miami, FL | |
| Female | 1:16:58 | Kasandra Parker | Guttenberg, IA | |
| 2nd Female | 1:21:55 | Gabrielle Suver | Clermont, FL | |
| 3rd Female | 1:22:20 | Kayla Pokorny | Estero, FL | |
| 4th Female | 1:22:58 | Nickie Luse | Dayton, OH |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 1:16:18 | Matthias Wilder | Winter Garden, FL | |
| M 50-59 | 1:21:46 | Chris White | Granger, IN | |
| M 60-69 | 1:34:08 | Scott Colton | Riviera Beach, FL | |
| M 70+ | 1:39:32 | Brian Cummins | Venice, FL | |
| F 40-49 | 1:34:40 | Tracey Matuszko | Fort Myers, FL | |
| F 50-59 | 1:39:06 | Mary Kate McLaughlin | Fort Myers, FL | |
| F 60-69 | 1:43:56 | Angie Dudman | Geneva, IL | |
| F 70+ | 2:09:47 | Karen Pickering | Bonita Springs, FL |
The best distance course in the state! Certified! Flat-Fast-Shady-Loop! USAT # FL10133EBM Great race shirtsUnique quality medals to all finisherswho complete the course within the 3:00 hour time limit.
Awards 5 deep for 27 age groups $15,000 cash awardsfor Open Division ( US citizens Only) Masters – Grand Masters – Senior Grand Masters -Awards for all countries $2700cash awards for age group winners ($100 each age group), and $500 award for course records.
It's more fun than a day at the beach.