Meet the Runners in the 2016 Chevron Houston Marathon

Sunday, January 17, 2016
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- The journey to the finish line requires inspiration and determination, and these runners have come a long way to see this day.

Check out these profiles of just a few of the amazing runners in the 2016 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon:

The Timmons Family, a family with a heart for children and their loved ones
Meet the Timmons, a family with heart


Bill Crook, who proves age is just a number
Meet Bill Crook, Aramco Half Marathon runner

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Gia Saman, the youngest runner in the half marathon
Meet Gia Saman, the youngest runner in the Aramco Houston Half Marathon


Chris Winski and Laine Zizka, the 2016 Houston Marathon Foundation scholarship recipients
Meet the Chevron Houston Marathon scholarship winners


Team Christopher, running in memory of a young leukemia patient
Team Christopher runs in memory of leukemia patient


David and Molly Upton, the Marathon Bride and Groom
Meet the Uptons, the Chevron Houston Marathon Bride and Groom


Wellesley Fraser, inspired by her son to run
Meet Wellesely Fraser, inspired by her son to run


Jarrett LeBlanc, the small-town runner with big dreams
Meet Jarrett LeBlanc, elite runner in the Chevron Houston Marathon
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