The Woodlands Marathon

ELITE ATHLETE INVITATIONS AND COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY - Application Deadline February 5, 2024
The Woodlands Marathon Management would like to invite all Elite Athletes meeting the below qualifying standards since 2022 to apply for complimentary entry into the marathon or half marathon.  To apply for the Elite corral, please click on the application link below and email elite@thewoodlandsmarathon.com. We will begin reviewing applications in August. Times will be evaluated and acceptance announced every couple of weeks. Limits may be implemented on both distances.

**Athletes accepted into the Elite Field are not eligible for Age Group or Master’s Awards. Elite Athletes will be categorized in the overall results only.

Click Here - APPLICATION

Elite Contact: Laura Faria at elite@thewoodlandsmarathon.com.

2024 Elite Bib List – TBD

MARATHON & HALF MARATHON PRIZE MONEY - ($15,000 Total Prize Purse)


HALF MARATHON PRIZE MONEY

QUALIFYING STANDARDS (TIMES)
Men's Marathon
Ages 18-40 (Open) – 2:40 or faster
Ages 40-54 (Masters)  – 2:52 or faster
Ages 55+ (Grand Masters) – 3:00 or faster

Women’s Marathon
Ages 18-40 (Open) – 3:05 or faster
Ages 40-54 (Masters) – 3:15 or faster
Ages 55+ (Grand Masters) – 3:20 or faster

Men’s Half Marathon
Ages 18-40 (Open) - 1:14 or faster 
Ages 40-54 (Masters) - 1:19 or faster 
Ages 55+ (Grand Masters) - 1:24 or faster 

Women’s Half Marathon
Ages 18-40 (Open) - 1:19 or faster 
Ages 40-54 (Masters) - 1:25 or faster 
Ages 55+ (Grand Masters) - 1:30 or faster

**Athletes accepted into the Elite Field are not eligible for Age Group or Master’s Awards. Elite Athletes will be categorized in the overall results only.