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.
2025 Aramco Half Marathon has a photo finish for men's winner
Addisu Gobena of Ethiopia took first place, with Conner Mantz setting a US record time.
Men's winner of the 2025 Aramco Houston Half Marathon
Conner Mantz set US record in the 2025 Aramco Houston Half Marathon
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.
Women's winner of 2025 Aramco Houston Half Marathon
Senayet Getachew is the women's winner of the 2025 Aramco Houston Half Marathon
Weini Kelati set an American record
Haimro Alama of Israel won the Chevron Houston Marathon for the men, with a time of 2:08:17.
Haimro Alame wins 2025 Chevron Houston Marathon
Haimro Alame took the men's first place finish
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.
Kumeshi Sichala wins the 2025 Chevron Houston Marathon
Kumeshi Sichala was all smiles after winning the 2025 Chevron Houston Marathon