The starting gun echoed across downtown Houston, and then the crowd surged forward—thousands of runners spilling into the streets, chasing finish lines and personal records.

Zouhair Talbi and Calli Hauger-Thackery crowned 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon champions. Habtom Samuel and Fentaye Belayneh crowned 2026 Aramco Houston Half Marathon Champions.

The 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon sees thousands of participants from around the world, marking its evolution from a small local event in 1972 to a significant international race attracting over 25,000 runners. The event, starting at 7 a.m. with various race categories, highlights Houston's vibrant neighborhoods and embodies the city’s community spirit, culminating in awards ceremonies at 1 p.m.

Driving in Houston this marathon weekend? Check major street and highway closures, IH-69 shutdowns, neighborhood access routes, parking options and METRO tips.

This morning, Houston’s streets were filled with energy and determination as thousands of runners and spectators came together for the Chevron Houston Marathon, one of the city’s most celebrated traditions.

Mayor John Whitmire will be joined by the City of Houston’s public safety leadership team Friday morning to discuss details related to Sunday’s Chevron Houston Marathon safety plan.

Temperatures at the starting line will be in the upper-30s but it will feel like the lower-30s. Temperatures will warm to the upper-40s through the morning.

Following a tragic attack in New Orleans, the Chevron Houston Marathon is increasing security measures for its upcoming event.

The Houston Marathon is the city of Houston’s largest single day sporting event with over 250,000 volunteers, spectators, and runners. All those people are impacted by the weather because the races go on rain or shine.

Runners gear up for a frosty challenge as arctic winds and chilly temps add an unexpected twist to Houston’s annual marathon spectacle!

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

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 – Joe Barnes knows the Middle East. He said the killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani makes finding peace in the Middle East Region more elusive. Wade Morehead, the Executive Director of the Houston Marathon Committee, is a guest on this week’s Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall. One family will have that opportunity in the coming months as a result of the Houston Habitat for Humanity home frame that began last week in the KPRC-TV parking lot. Allison Hay, the CEO of Houston Habitat for Humanity, is a guest on this week’s Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall.