Chevron Houston Marathon Half Marathon vs Chevron Houston Marathon 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofChevron Houston Marathon Half Marathon or Chevron Houston Marathon 5K — which comes out ahead?
The available sourced metrics do not create a clear lead; use the table to compare the held route, cost and race-day evidence.
Route comparison snapshot
Chevron Houston Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Chevron Houston Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Chevron Houston Marathon Half Marathon | Chevron Houston Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 58/100 | 58/100 |
| Conditions | 76/100 | 76/100 |
Conditions
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Chevron Houston Marathon Half Marathon | Chevron Houston Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-01-17 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-01-17 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Houston, Texas | Houston, Texas |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Scenery | City, Waterfront, Parkland, Riverside, Historic | City, Waterfront, Parkland, Riverside, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Competitive | Big City, Festival, Competitive |
| Cutoff | 4:00:00 | 1:30:00 |
| Field cap | 27,000 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Chevron Houston Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-01-17 (legacy event-level date).
- Chevron Houston Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-01-17 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Chevron Houston Marathon Half Marathon
- Houston, Texas
- Chevron Houston Marathon 5K
- Houston, Texas
Actual distance
- Chevron Houston Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Chevron Houston Marathon 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Chevron Houston Marathon Half Marathon
- Not held
- Chevron Houston Marathon 5K
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Chevron Houston Marathon Half Marathon
- Not held
- Chevron Houston Marathon 5K
- Not held
Scenery
- Chevron Houston Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Waterfront, Parkland, Riverside, Historic
- Chevron Houston Marathon 5K
- City, Waterfront, Parkland, Riverside, Historic
Atmosphere
- Chevron Houston Marathon Half Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Competitive
- Chevron Houston Marathon 5K
- Big City, Festival, Competitive
Cutoff
- Chevron Houston Marathon Half Marathon
- 4:00:00
- Chevron Houston Marathon 5K
- 1:30:00
Field cap
- Chevron Houston Marathon Half Marathon
- 27,000
- Chevron Houston Marathon 5K
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Chevron Houston Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Chevron Houston Marathon 5K
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.