Houston Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, headwind challenges
Runners will face a temperature range from 47°F to 59°F with a steady increase as the race progresses. Winds will be a factor with headwinds from miles 2-5 and 10-11, requiring pacing adjustments during those segments. With humidity at 72%, maintaining hydration will be crucial, especially in the latter half of the race. Conditions will improve with a tailwind from miles 8 and 19 onwards.
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Race Info
The Houston Marathon is an annual marathon usually held every January in Houston, Texas, United States, since 1972. With thousands of runners and spectators, it is the largest single day sporting event in the city. It is run concurrently with a half marathon and a 5 km race. The 2007 race included the first-ever satellite running of the event, run simultaneously in Fallujah, Iraq. Wikipedia
