ELITE RUNNERS

Application Deadline

2026 Deadline TBD

Apply

Click the red button below to apply. Once you have completed the application please send a follow up email to elite@thewoodlandsmarathon.com.

Your contact will be Laura Faria.

Those accepted will be given a complementary entry, gain access to the elite runner start corral, be eligible for elite prize money, will not be eligible for age group or masters awards. Elite Athletes will be categorized in the overall results only.

Men’s Marathon Qualifying Standards

Those wishing to apply must have proof of meeting the qualifying standards (below) from March 1, 2024 or prior. We will begin reviewing applications in August. Times will be evaluated and acceptance announced/updated every couple of weeks. Limits may be implemented on both distances.

  • Ages 18-40 (Open) - 2:40:00 or Faster

  • Ages 40-54 (Masters) - 2:52:00 or Faster

  • Ages 55+ (Grand Masters) - 3:00:00 or Faster

Women’s Marathon Qualifying Standards

  • Ages 18-40 (Open) - 3:05:00 or Faster

  • Ages 40-54 (Masters) - 3:15:00 or Faster

  • Ages 55+ (Grand Masters) - 3:20:00 or Faster

Men’s Half Marathon Qualifying Standards

  • Ages 18-40 (Open) - 1:14:00 or Faster

  • Ages 40-54 (Masters) - 1:19:00 or Faster

  • Ages 55+ (Grand Masters) - 1:24:00 or Faster

Women’s Half Marathon Qualifying Standards

  • Ages 18-40 (Open) - 1:19:00 or Faster

  • Ages 40-54 (Masters) - 1:25:00 or Faster

  • Ages 55+ (Grand Masters) - 1:30:00 or Faster

Marathon Prize Money (M&F) - $10,350

  • 1st Place - $1,750

  • 2nd Place - $875

  • 3rd Place - $375

  • 4th Place - $225

  • 5th Place - $150

  • Time Premiums - Males Must Finish Under 2:20:00 / Females Must Finish Under 2:45:00

    • First to 10K - $100

    • First to 20K - $100

    • First to 13.1 Miles - $100

  • Male Race Record Bonus - Break Jeffry Eggleston’s 2012 Time (2:15:48) - $1,500

  • Female Race Record Bonus - Break Midde Hamrin’s 1982 Time (2:34:28) - $1,500

Half Marathon Prize Money (M&F) - $4,650

  • 1st Place - $750

  • 2nd Place - $375

  • 3rd Place - $200

  • Male Race Record Bonus - Break Fernando Cervantes Caudillo’s Time (1:03:55) - $1,000

  • Female Race Record Bonus - Break Rachel Cliff’s Time (1:10:08) - $1,000