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The Woodlands Marathon

Saturday, March 1st, 2025 The Woodlands, TX 77380 US Directions

ELITE ATHLETES

ELITE ATHLETE 
ELITE ATHLETE INVITATIONS AND COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY - Application Deadline February 5,
2025
The Woodlands Marathon Management would like to invite all Elite Athletes meeting the below
qualifying standards after March 1, 2023 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.

2025 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.

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