34,000 people running in Chevron Houston Marathon Sunday

Arctic air arrives Sunday!

A 40-year-old runner, wife, and mother of two said her ability to walk was temporarily stolen from her, and she was left with a dreadful diagnosis of congenital hip dysplasia.

Cool afternoons through Saturday

From the Ironman World Championships to extreme triathlons in brutal cold, heat, and altitude, Fernando Lopez says he tackles some of the most unthinkable endurance competitions because he knows he can do it and uses these wild challenges to help others. For example, this weekend, he plans to complete a 100-mile run.

Houston police Chief Troy Finner and Mayor Sylvester Turner joined Friday’s news conference to discuss public safety and mobility plans for the weekend ahead of the 51st Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon.

The Chevron Houston Marathon on January 15th is one of the biggest sports days in our city! See the best spots around the city where you can set up your cheer squad.

The Chevron Houston Marathon is Sunday, and even if you're not participating or watching, it could impact your weekend.

The 2022 Chevron Houston Marathon is still a go for this weekend, with the main event to be held Sunday morning in downtown.

The 50th annual Chevron Houston Marathon is still on for Jan. 14 - 16 despite growing concerns due to the omicron variant.

HOUSTON – Houston’s annual marathon won’t be racing through the streets this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Houston Marathon Committee announced Monday that the 49th Annual Chevron Houston Marathon and 20th annual Aramco Houston Half Marathon will be held virtually next year. “The decision to cancel the 2021 Chevron Houston Marathon is incredibly disappointing for everyone, but it is the right course to follow because of the pandemic,” Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said. “At this time, we recognize there are are many unknowns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, but the safety and well-being of our runners, volunteers, partners spectators and local Houston community will always be our top priority,” said Wade Morehead, Executive Director of the Houston Marathon Committee. The virtual experience will take place over a span of 10 days, where runners will have the option to complete their race distance anywhere and anytime between Jan. 8-17, 2021.

HOUSTON – Harry Vroulis died doing what he loved. The 74-year-old, whose full name, Theocharis, means “gift from God” in Greek, died on Sunday while running his 36th consecutive Houston Marathon. He started running the Houston Marathon sometime in the early 1980s. The ambulance rushed Vroulis to the hospital but he did not make it. Officials with the Chevron Houston Marathon released the following written statement:"On behalf of the Houston Marathon Committee, we would like to express our most sincere condolences and support to their family, friends and running communities.

Winners of the 2020 Chevron Houston Marathon and Half Marathon. HOUSTON – More than 35,000 people woke up Sunday morning to participate in the 48th annual Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon, including KPRC 2′s meteorologist Eric Braate and reporter/anchor Jonathan Martinez. The 48th annual Chevron Houston Marathon and ARAMCO Half Marathon are officially underway. Kelkile Gezahegn wins 2020 Chevron Houston Marathon on Jan. 19, 2020. @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/rzgQYzrWMR — Taisha Walker (@KPRC2Taisha) January 19, 2020Aramco Half Marathon- Hitomi Niiya, of Japan, won the woman’s Aramco Half Marathon.

HOUSTON – The Chevron Houston Marathon is Sunday in Downtown Houston. Where does the race start and what time? The marathon and half marathon wheelchair participants will start at 6:50 a.m. and the marathon and half marathon runners will start at 7:01 a.m.2. There is parking 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 prices.

HOUSTON – Between weekend freeway construction and the Chevron Houston Marathon, here are the four things to know before you hit the road this weekend:1. I-10 eastbound in ChannelviewI-10 eastbound will be shut down at the San Jacinto River, from Monmouth Street to the 330 Spur. The Crosby Freeway and the Fred Hartman Bridge will be your best alternate routes for crossing the San Jacinto River this weekend. Expect significant delays on the Katy Freeway (I-10) and the North Freeway (I-45) as you approach downtown this weekend. The Chevron Houston Marathon is this weekend, tooThe Chevron Houston Marathon happens on Sunday.

Chevron Houston Marathon runner and aspiring Olympian Starla Garcia shares her journey to a healthy live | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: January 14, 2020, 4:52 pmOn Sunday’s Chevron Houston Marathon we’ll be cheering for so many local runners with amazing inspiring stories, and one of them is registered dietitian Starla Garcia. She’s an aspiring Olympian, who overcame personal battles with an eating disorder, and is now helping others to create a healthy life. She stopped by Houston Life and shared her story.