Meet the Runners in the 2016 Chevron Houston Marathon

When Jarrett first discovered cross country, he was without a coach at his tiny high school.

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