Houston Marathon
Run for a Reason
January 15-17, 2027
The Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason (RFAR) charity program connects the philanthropic community to passionate race participants willing to raise funds and create awareness for meaningful causes. The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) strives to promote a healthy lifestyle and camaraderie through running.
When you Run for a Reason for The Woods Project, you’re changing the lives of high-potential Houston high school students from historically marginalized communities.
Run, Walk, Donate, or Volunteer to Help us Make a Difference! 
Run for a Reason registration options:
Commit to raising at least $500 for The Woods Project when you run the Chevron Houston Marathon or Aramco Houston Half Marathon and we will cover your registration fee.
Commit to raising at least $250 for The Woods Project when you run the We are Houston 5K, and we will cover your registration fee.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ: Credit card information may be requested through the registration process, but you will not be charged for the registration fee. You will only be charged for any add-on events or merchandise. You will have until October 1, 2026 to raise at least $175 of your required minimum. If you have not raised the minimum by that time, your application will not be accepted and you will not be eligible to participate in the event. Once approved, you will have until January 5, 2027 to meet the full fundraising requirement for your selected race. If you have not fundraised that amount, your bib will be held at packet pick-up and you will need to pay the remaining balance to receive your bib.
Click here to Fundraise for Registration.
HERO registration secures your race bib when you make a one-time donation of at least $350, the plus the cost of your entry fee ($150 marathon; $130 for half marathon, plus processing fees).
HERO runners will have the opportunity to fundraise through their personalized fundraising page to earn additional benefits.
Click here to register as a HERO.
The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC), RFAR, and our charity partners invite your corporation to be active participants in encouraging wellness, team building, and promoting charitable giving within your organization. Your company and your running team, if you opt to have one, will be recognized through a variety of advertising, marketing and networking benefits that will be activated before, during, and after race weekend.
When you and your corporation become a part of this truly inspiring program, in addition to supporting The Woods Project, you’ll also be aligned with the largest single-day sporting event in the city of Houston and the nation’s premier winter marathon. With 35,000 participants, 7,000 volunteers, and 300,000 spectators, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to participate as Corporate Partner in the Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon and We Are Houston 5K presented by Aramco and Chevron.
Click here to learn more.
Are you interested in supporting The Woods Project in a way that doesn’t include walking or running? Consider making a donation to one of our runners. Click here to find a Fundraising Runner to support.
