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24th annual Texas Marathon
Date:        Sunday, January 1, 2023    
Time:       8:00 A.M. Marathon Start  8:15 A.M. Half Marathon Start                  
Location:  Greentree Park, Kingwood, TX 
Address:   3826 Brook Shadow - Kingwood, TX 77345

Registration for the 2023 Texas Marathon (online registration click here)


History: Rick Worley was the reason for starting the Texas Marathon in 2000.  He was working on setting a Guinness World Record for the most marathons on consecutive weekends when he ran 200 in 159 consecutive weeks.  There was not a marathon being held during the Christmas weekend in 1999, which would have broken Rick's streak.  We organized the Free Kingwood Marathon and held it on 12/26/99.  Rick went to Ohio to run a series of marathons between Christmas and New Year's.  He needed a marathon on New Year's Day and could only find a very difficult ultra marathon.  We offered to organize another marathon six days after the Free Kingwood Marathon using the same course, with a new name, "Jammin' in January" and held it on New Year's Day.  The race has been held on New Year's Day every year since then.  Rick completed the Texas Marathon four times and participated in it every year until 2006 when he injured his ankle.  He completed 299 marathons including at least four in every state and also at least one on six continents.  Rick Worley was tragically killed in a traffic accident on 7/25/10. We send our love to Rick's family.  We will miss Rick, his laugh and his love of friends, family and marathoning. . -paula&steve  Boone

Steve and Paula will be assisting the Knights of Columbus in a smooth transition for the 2023 Texas Marathon. It has been our pleasure to have served our running family for the past 23 years.

Results are posted for 2022. Check the drop down menu under Results and choose 2022. (You may have to refresh the page.)


Entry fee:
All events:  $90.00   

Registration: (Click here for online registration)

Or print out an application and mail it in. (Mail in Application Click Here)

Refund, Transfer, Donation and Carry Forward:
If you are unable or unwilling or simply change your mind about participating in the Texas Marathon/Half 2023, we have several options available to participants who let us know before December 15th. We normally have a wait list and there is someone who would love to take your place. (NO tripping or use of voodoo dolls of current participants is allowed!!)  Please email texasmarathonkingwood@gmail.com as soon as possible so that we can accommodate any requests.
*You may request a refund and receive your entry fee less a $10 irritation fee.  Please request a refund by November 30th. No refunds after December 1st. We process refunds once a month.
*If you have a friend or enemy who would be willing to take your place, you may transfer your entry to them for a $10 irritation fee.  Please request transfers by December 1st. We must receive the transfer form by December 15th. No transfers will be filled after December 15th.
*If you would like to donate your entry to one of our active duty military participants, we will do it for no fee.  Please let us know by December 15th so that we can notify a military person on our wait list and allow them time to make plans.

Events:
Marathon (26.2 miles-4 loops) 
Half Marathon (13.1 miles-2 loops) 

Course description:
Four loops on greenbelts in Kingwood, starting at the Greentree Pool, proceeding to Lake Houston and returning to the Greentree Pool. The course is run entirely on concrete greenbelt trails which are open to the public. Please use caution when crossing streets and be courteous to the residents of the neighborhood.

Click for:   USATF Course Certification with map    

Directions:
From I-59, exit Kingwood Drive, continue East on Kingwood Drive for approx. 4.5 miles. Take a left on Lake Houston Parkway (8th traffic light). Turn right on Brook Shadow Drive (approx. ¾ mile north on Lake Houston Parkway). The second stop sign on Brook Shadow Drive is Greentree Park (corner of Falling Brook and Brook Shadows).  3826 Brook Shadow - Kingwood, TX 77345 

Packet pickup:
Packet Pickup New Year's Eve 1 PM to 6 PM at the park. 3826 Brook Shadow - Kingwood, TX 77345
Packet pickup starts at 6:30 AM on New Year's Day at the park. 3826 Brook Shadow - Kingwood, TX 77345

Weather:
Temperatures vary from 32 to 85 degrees. Typically you can expect 40 degree weather.

Air Travel:
The closest airport is IAH- George Bush Intercontinental Airport-Houston, TX (less than 10 miles).  The next closest airport is HOU-William P. Hobby Airport-Houston, TX (31 miles).  Car rental is necessary because the hotels do not have shuttle service to the race site.  Most major airlines have service to Houston, TX. 

Lodging: Please contact the hotels directly to verify rates and offers.

Comfort Suites-Kingwood 22223 Hwy 59N Humble, TX 77339     Race Headquarter Hotel 
Reservations: 281-359-4448 
Late checkouts available

Fairfield Inn Marriott, 20525 Hwy 59 N, Humble, TX
Reservations 281-540-3311
www.fairfieldinn.com/houhm

Candlewood Suites-Kingwood/Humble/IAH, 291 Kingwood Medical Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339
24 Hour free shuttle, free laundry, pool with gazebo, Jacuzzi, gas grill, free wireless internet, business center, off freeway for safety and security.
www.candlewoodsuites.com/kingwoodtx

Country Inn & Suites-Houston Intercontinental Airport, 20611 Hwy 59N, Humble, TX 77338
www.countryinns.com/humbletx

Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Kingwood, 22675 Hwy 59 N, Kingwood, TX 77339

Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Houston, 12915 FM 1960 W Humble, TX 77065
Reservations: 281-359-2700

Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston-Kingwood Parc, 23320 Hwy 59 N, Kingwood, TX 77339
p:281.358.5566 x4502/ f: 281.358.5771

Certification:
USATF Course certification number: TX15123ETM

Timing:
Timing will be provided by Run Houston Timing www.runhoustontiming.net 
Chips are on the back of the bib numbers.  Do not remove them. Wear your bib on the front of your shirt or shorts for visibility of the timing and turn around monitors.  Bib and packet pickup New Year's Eve 1 PM to 6 PM at the park. 3826 Brook Shadow - Kingwood, TX 77345
Race day bib and packet pickup starts at 6:30 AM on New Year's Day at the park. 3826 Brook Shadow - Kingwood, TX 77345

Race limit:
The race has a limit of 600 participants.     Check your registration

Time Limit:
This event is walker and velocity challenged participant friendly.  The only time limit is that participants must finish before dark (5:30pm). The third loop must be completed by 3 PM, or you will not be allowed to continue.  An early start is not allowed because of the park curfew.

T-shirts, medals, and stuff:
Each participant and volunteer will receive a shirt. Each finisher will receive a custom finisher medal. The finisher medals are a secret until race day, so don't ask to see a picture of one because it isn't going to happen.  In lieu of age awards, your finisher squeezie critter will have your overall finishing position on it. 2023 will be the year of the (TBA). Each registered participant will receive a snazzy goody bag.  

Pre-race Announcements and National Anthem:
Race announcements, introductions, and instructions will start at 7:45 AM.  National Anthem will be sung and followed by the marathon start at 8:00 AM sharp. The half will begin at 8:15 AM.

Aid Stations:
There will be water and sports drink available every 1.5 miles at each of the aid stations. There are snacks available at the start/stop aid station (every 6.5 miles).   Portable toilets are located at the start and at each aid station.

Bag Drop:
There will be a area near the starting line where you can leave a drop bag that is easily accessible from the race course.

Awards: 
We have designated 2023 as the (TBA). Each finisher will receive a critter with your overall finish position.  Don't blame us if you have a very slow critter.  Last year was the "year of the Squeezie Chicken". Prior years have been: "year of the Great White Shark","year of the Squeezie Happy Dog" ,"year of the Squeezie 'Tex' the Cowboy Bull " "year of the Squeezie Octopus ", "year of the Squeezie Porta Potty", "year of the Squeezie Bug-eyed Frog", "year of the Squeezie T-Rex", "year of the Squeezie Elephant", "year of the Cheesie Squeezie Rat", "year of the Pink Pig", "year of the Yellow Rubber Duck", "year of the Penguin", "year of the Bat", "year of the Monkey", "year of the Cow", and "year of the Bear".  There are no age group awards because every runner is special.

Post race:
A pizza picnic lunch is provided after the race with fresh pizza being delivered every hour starting at 10 AM.  Also, snacks, fruit, cookies, chips, and soft drinks are available while you cheer on the other runners as they finish.

Results:
Finishing results will be available on the website, www.marathonguide.com, and www.runhoustontiming.net. Results will also be sent to Boston.

The Charity:
The net proceeds of this race will benefit Knights of Columbus charities. 

Photos
 
Race Photography:
http://www.raceshots.net/
Album from Hung Hoang (2021)

Album from Hung Hoang (2019)

Photos from Steve & Paula Boone    (2012 photos)   (2011 photos)  (2010 photos)

Video of 2012 Texas Marathon and Half from Monica Montoya  (video)

Video of 2016 Texas Half from Eunice & Kirk Mahoney (video)

Video of the 2019 Texas Marathon from a sponsor Sawblade.com

Course Records:

Sponsors:
Does your company have free samples they would like to provide to 600 (very appreciative) runners??  If so, we would be very happy to include your items in our race packets.  Runners really love freebies!  Just drop us a line and we'll do the rest.  texasmarathonkingwood@gmail.com

Volunteers:
If you know of an adult who wants to volunteer, please include their name and shirt size with your application or send us an email. texasmarathonkingwood@gmail.com

We have marathoners traveling to Texas from out of the country.  We have had folks ask for rides to/from the race course.  If you are willing to be a contact for "shuttle service", please send us an email and we'll list you as a contact for our marathoners.  texasmarathonkingwood@gmail.com

Texas Marathon Veterans:
After a participant completes their 5th Texas Marathon (26.2 mile event only counts), they are considered a Texas Marathon Veteran.  Special awards are presented to the finisher when they complete their 5th year and every 5 years afterward of the Texas Marathon. 

*50 States Marathon Club members    www.50statesmarathonclub.com

5 Year Veterans

10 Year Veterans

15 Year Veterans

20 Year Veterans

Name	20 year veteran year	Years of Texas Marathon
*Steve Boone-TX	2019	22
Jacqueline O'Brien-Nolen, TX	2020	22
Gerry Simpson-TX	2021	20
*Rene Villalobos-TX	2022	20

Texas Marathon Challenge:
The Texas Marathon Triple consists of the Texas Marathon, the Galveston Marathon, and the Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon. 
Run all three marathons and receive a free hat and custom T-shirt.  Run a half or marathon at each event and receive a free hat. No strings.
Texas Marathon 1/1/22
Galveston Marathon 2/13/22
Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon 3/19-20/22

Extras:
Nifty, Custom made Wooden Display Medal Stand from Lifespeed Sports.  www.lifespeedsports.com  email to order lifespeedsports@yahoo.com  Texas Marathon Special pricing is $32.00 (plus shipping). (photo)