Cold weather and records highlighted 2025 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- For 53 years, the Chevron Houston Marathon has brought thousands together in the Bayou City for a celebration of athletes and the human spirit.
The Jan. 19 race is the largest single-day sporting event in Houston, gathering nearly 300,000 participants, volunteers and spectators annually.
The 2025 race started off cold for runners and spectators, with picture-perfect blue skies. The weather suited the participants, allowing for exciting, record-setting finishes in the Aramco Houston Half Marathon.
The men crossed in a tight photo finish, with a time of 59:17.
Addisu Gobena of Ethiopia took first place, with Conner Mantz setting a US record time.
For the women, 19-year-old Senayet Getachew of Ethiopia won at 1:06:05, with Weini Kelati of the US taking second place. Her time of 1:06:09 set an American record as well.
Haimro Alama of Israel won the Chevron Houston Marathon for the men, with a time of 2:08:17.
Kumeshi Sichala won the Chevron Houston Marathon for the women, with a time of 2:20:42. Erika Kemp of the US took second place.
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