HOUSTON STRIDERS ANNOUNCE UTHEALTH HOUSTON AS TITLE SPONSOR OF HOUSTON HALF MARATHON
HOUSTON, TX (MARCH 28, 2024) – The Houston Striders have reached an agreement with UTHealth Houston for a three-year title sponsorship of its flagship event, the Houston Half Marathon. For the duration of the partnership, the race will be officially known as the UTHealth Houston Half Marathon. This agreement expands on UTHealth Houston’s title sponsorship in 2023 and features a newly designed race logo.
“We are thrilled to welcome UTHealth Houston to our flagship event for the next three years,” said Houston Striders President, Kofi Burney. “As leaders for health care education, research, and clinical care, UTHealth Houston will be an invaluable partner to our organization, its charitable efforts, and our athletes. We are looking forward to beginning our work together.”
A staple of the local running and athletics event calendar, the Houston Half Marathon has seen impressive growth post-COVID, selling out for the first time with a record 7,500 runners across the 10K and half marathon events. The Houston Striders have made significant charitable contributions to the Houston community with the proceeds of this race, including through the Kind Stride program, which matches donations made by runners.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for UTHealth Houston to engage again with the community through a fun, fitness-forward event,” said Andrew Casas, senior vice president of UTHealth Houston and Chief Operating Officer of UT Physicians. “Two iconic Houston brands are coming together in one stellar event that emphasizes health and fitness.”
The sponsorship also includes opportunities for UTHealth Houston to highlight its services. With more than 2,000 clinicians certified in more than 80 medical specialties and subspecialties, UT Physicians, the clinical practice of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, provides multispecialty care for the entire family. Medical tents at the event will be staffed by UTHealth Houston personnel.
The 2024 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon is scheduled for October 27th, 2024. Beginning at Sam Houston Park and taking its iconic route down Allen Parkway and through Memorial Park, this year’s event promises to be as big as last year’s sellout. Early bird pricing is available from April 1 to April 30 for $65.
For more information and to register, please visit HoustonHalf.com.
ABOUT THE HOUSTON STRIDERS
The Houston Striders, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is a metro-wide running club with over 700 members. The club was incorporated on March 3, 1985 by Jerry Aucoin, Lynn Williams and Glenda Richards. Our mission is to support the fitness and training goals of runners and walkers at all levels, while providing resources, education, networking, and fellowship through a variety of program, events, and volunteering opportunities. We are member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA) and USA Track & Field (USATF).
We range from walkers to Boston-qualified marathoners, from veteran ultra-marathoners to world-record holders. While we care about running and fitness, we always emphasize fun, camaraderie, and service. We also proudly present the Houston Half & 10K every October. Learn more and become a member: houstonstriders.org.
ABOUT UTHEALTH HOUSTON
UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. With half a century of experience, UTHealth Houston is one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic health centers. UTHealth Houston is committed to providing the best that medicine has to offer to the Houston community with quality care that incorporates the latest medical treatments and innovations and the most up-to-date technology. Learn more: https://www.uth.edu/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT BOARD@HOUSTONSTRIDERS.ORG
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