20 Years of Sponsorship Celebrated with a Partnership Extension for Five More Years
Chevron has announced a five-year extension to its contract with the Houston Marathon Committee today, February 4, 2025. This year marks Chevron’s 20th year as title sponsor of the Chevron Houston Marathon.
Bruce Niemeyer, President, Americas Exploration and Production for Chevron said, “Chevron is proud of our 20-year partnership with the Houston Marathon and what we’ve accomplished together for our community. With our recently announced relocation of our global headquarters to Houston, we look forward to driving even more impact for our hometown through this partnership extension.”
In the years since the partnership began, the Houston Marathon Committee has been honored to host the 2012 Men’s and Women’s Olympic Trials Marathon, reaching over $39M in fundraising for the Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason charity program and serve more race participants than ever before.
“The continued collaboration between Chevron and the Houston Marathon Committee underscores a shared commitment to community engagement and philanthropy. We are honored to announce this extension,” said Wade Morehead, Executive Director of the Houston Marathon Committee.
As the marathon continues to grow, both organizations are dedicated to enhancing the participant experience and supporting local charities through world-class racing and the Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason charity program.
Through this extension, Chevron reaffirms its dedication to the Houston community and its enthusiasm for the future of the marathon.
About Houston Marathon Committee, Inc. (HMC) – Founded in 1972, the HMC is a founding member of Running USA and organizes the nation’s premier winter marathon, half marathon, and 5K hosting over 300,000 participants, volunteers, and spectators on race day. Recognized by World Athletics, the Gold Label Chevron Houston Marathon has been the race site for three U.S. Olympic Trials Marathons. The Gold Label Aramco Houston Half Marathon has hosted 16 U.S. Half Marathon Championships. The HMC received Gold Label Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport from 2011 to 2020. The event also garnered the 2015 AIMS Green Award for industry-leading sustainability initiatives. Race weekend generates over $50 million in economic impact for the region annually and has raised over $39 million through the Run for a Reason Charity Program since its inception in The event is broadcast and streamed Live on ABC13, ESPN+ and Disney + (with Disney Bundle Trio).
About Chevron – Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy is essential to enabling human progress. Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives; and develops technologies that enhance our business and industry. We aim to grow our oil and gas business, lower the carbon intensity of our operations, and grow lower carbon businesses in renewable fuels, carbon capture and offsets, hydrogen and other emerging technologies. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com