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Houston Marathon Information
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2009
Location: All pre- and post-race activities will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas.
Wave Start
The Chevron Houston Marathon features a wave start, with the first wave starting 10 minutes before the second wave. Wave assignments will be determined by the projected pace per mile indicated during registration.
Time Limit
The time limit for completing the marathon is 6 hours. The course will close on a rolling schedule based on a 13:45 per mile pace.
Entry Requirements
Minimum age is 12 on race day to register for the marathon.
Elite Athletes
Participation in the elite division of the Chevron Houston Marathon will be by invitation only.
Number of Participants
Once we reach our cap of 18,000 registered participants between the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon, registration for both races will close. Registration for our 2008 events reached the participant cap more than three months before race day. Register early to guarantee your entry.
Cancellation Policy
In the event of extreme or unsafe conditions on race day, the Chevron Houston Marathon may be altered or canceled to ensure the safety of all participants and the community as a whole.
Scoring
Per USATF rules, gun time is used to determine prize money winners and time bonus recipients. Chip time will be used to determine all age-group winners and other award recipients. Unofficial results will include gun and chip time.
2008 Race Winners
Open:
David Cheruiyot, 2:12:32 (3-time winner)
Dire Tune, 2:24:40 (course record)
Masters:
John Hill, 2:40:49
Tatiana Titova, 2:44:58
Weather
Start time temperature has averaged 45° F.
Finish time temperature has averaged 60° F.
Boston Qualification
Both gun and chip time results are sent to the Boston Athletic Association, which accepts chip time as a qualifying time. Qualification times earned at our 2009 marathon will be valid for 2009 and 2010 Boston entry.
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