Houston Half Marathon Race Prep

Aramco Houston Half Marathon: a flat loop course in Houston. Pacing by section, fueling, and race-day tips.

Use TrainPace to plan a simple, repeatable strategy for Houston Half Marathon: pacing targets, fueling basics, and course/elevation awareness.

Pace calculator: training zones + race pace
Fuel planner: carbs/hour + gel timing
Elevation analysis: hills, grades, and difficulty

How to prepare for Houston Half Marathon

Plan pacing, fueling, and course strategy for Houston Half Marathon using free calculators and GPX elevation analysis.

Pick a realistic goal time: Use a recent race result or time trial to set a starting point.
Set training paces: Calculate easy, tempo, threshold, and interval paces for your training block.
Build a fueling plan: Estimate carbs/hour and gel timing that you can practice in long runs.
Review course elevation: Upload a GPX to spot key climbs and decide where to adjust effort.

Aramco Houston Half Marathon course guide

The Aramco Houston Half Marathon runs on the same weekend as the Chevron Houston Marathon. Both races share one start line near downtown, and the courses split at mile 7.6. The half is a flat loop that finishes near the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Aramco Houston Half Marathon at a glance
Fact	Value
Location	Houston, Texas, USA
Distance	21.1 km (half marathon)
Usually held	January
Course	flat, loop
Typical weather	About 7–18 °C (average January lows in the mid-40s °F, highs in the mid-60s °F)
Official site	https://www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com/

Course highlights

Start on Congress Street downtown
Washington Avenue and Kirby Drive through the neighbourhoods
Bissonnet Street and Montrose Boulevard, close to the Museum District
Allen Parkway in the last miles
Finish near the George R. Brown Convention Center

Aramco Houston Half Marathon pacing strategy

The course is flat, with small rises and falls. A third-party guide based on the official map puts the small rollers on Allen Parkway in the last 3 miles. Run an even pace and keep a little energy for that last section.

Pacing by course section
Section	Terrain	Advice
mile 1–3	Flat downtown streets	Start at goal pace or slightly slower, because the crowded start can pull you out too fast.
mile 4–9	Flat to gently rolling streets: Kirby, Bissonnet and Montrose	Hold a steady rhythm and do not speed up on the long flat stretches.
mile 10–13.1	Allen Parkway rollers, then downtown	Keep effort steady on the small rises and push in the last mile.

Fueling notes

The race site lists water and Gatorade Endurance about every 1.5 miles, starting at mile 2. Take gels with your own plan between those stops.

Race-day tips

Check your corral and start time; the first corral starts at 6:55 a.m. and later corrals start in waves
Dress for a cool start in January; the average low is in the mid-40s °F
Know the mile 7.6 split: the half marathon and marathon courses separate there, so follow the half signs
Spectators are thick on the course, so save a little energy to enjoy it

Frequently asked questions

Is the Houston Half Marathon course flat?

Yes, it is mostly flat. The only small rollers are on Allen Parkway in the last miles.

Where do the Houston Half Marathon and marathon courses split?

The official course page says the half marathon follows the marathon course until mile 7.6, where the two courses split.

When is the Houston Half Marathon held?

It is held in January, on the same weekend as the Chevron Houston Marathon.

Facts checked 2026-10 against the sources below. Race details change from year to year — confirm with the official site before race day.

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