Runners brave cold at Chevron Houston Marathon

Haimro Alame, representing Israel, wins Chevron Houston Marathon by 8 seconds
Haimro Alame may not be a familiar name in Houston, but he was certainly no stranger to the other men leading the Chevron Marathon into downtown Houston Sunday.
2025 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Half Marathon on ABC13
The cold weather suited the participants, allowing for exciting, record-setting finishes in the Aramco Houston Half Marathon.
Runners brave the cold at the Chevron Houston Marathon
The plunging temperatures didn't slow runners down, or the spectators who came out in support and cheered from the sidelines.
Trail runner finishes as top American at Houston Marathon
On Sunday at the 2025 Houston Marathon, the top American finisher was trail runner Christian Allen from Orem, Utah. Allen, who won the Speedgoat 50K ultra-trail race in 2023, finished seventh overall, with a time of 2:10:32.
Ethiopia’s Kumeshi Sichala breaks away early to win women's Chevron Houston Marathon
The 29-year-old Sichala seemed primed to threaten the women’s record — 2:19:12 by the American Keira D’Amato in her remarkable victorious effort of 2022 — during the race’s early going, but she faded a bit down the stretch.
What streets will be closed for the Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon?
In addition to the above closures, these streets will also be closed starting at 6 a.m. Jan. 19 for the Aramco Houston Half Marathon: Some freeway exit ramps will close down as well, including the 610 West Loop southbound exit to Hidalgo/Richmond and the I-69 southbound exit to Newcastle.
Soh Rui Yong braves the cold in Houston to meet SEA Games qualification mark
SINGAPORE – Since he started competing over a decade ago, Singaporean distance runner Soh Rui Yong had completed 15 marathons ...
Results From the 2025 Houston Marathon and Half Marathon
Runners braved the cold and wind at the 2025 Houston Marathon. It didn't seem to affect some top runners, though. A pair of ...
Daughters of Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run While Jogging Honor Her During Houston Marathon: ‘She Should Be Here’
Lilia Vazquez, who died in a hit-and-run incident while jogging in December, was honored in a special way at the Houston ...
What Conner Mantz said about breaking the American half-marathon record — and being left with some regrets
"I’m more just mad at myself for getting too caught up in the record and not caught up enough in the sprint finish," the ...
How to Watch the Houston Marathon and Half Marathon
You can watch the Houston Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, January 19 on ABC13 from 6:30-10:00 a.m. CST. You can also ...
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PICTORIAL: Makinde competes in Houston half-marathon
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State completed the Houston Half-Marathon on Sunday, braving freezing temperatures of 1°C.The ...
Mayor Whitmire speaks on Chevron Houston Marathon safety and Houston freeze ahead of Sunday's event
Mayor John Whitmire addressed safety concerns and the incoming Houston freeze Friday as runners prepare for Sunday's Chevron ...
Conner Mantz Takes Down 18-Year-Old American Half Marathon Record
In a thrilling, nail-biting finish, Olympic marathoner Conner Mantz shattered the long-standing American record in the half ...