{"id":111669,"date":"2026-01-05T19:40:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T19:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/111669\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T19:40:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T19:40:08","slug":"a-magical-start-to-a-couples-running-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/111669\/","title":{"rendered":"A magical start to a couple’s running journey"},"content":{"rendered":"

PORTER, Texas (KTRK) — Alex and Shelby Westbrook are lacing up for Houston Marathon weekend.<\/p>\n

The Westbrooks admitted running competitively was never a thing until some Disney magic changed that.<\/p>\n

The Porter couple had been to the parks 15 times together and counting. In 2024, they signed up for their first runDisney race.<\/p>\n

“They have all the characters as you’re running. It’s a whole experience,” Shelby shared.<\/p>\n

Alex added, “Doing these runs together has impacted us in a positive way. It’s a sense of accomplishment, but it’s something you did together, you accomplished together. So, it’s a nice microcosm for life and for relationships.”<\/p>\n

That first running experience together sparked something bigger.<\/p>\n

In 2025, the Westbrooks ran in their first Aramco Houston Half Marathon. In 2026, they will return to downtown Houston and run the We Are Houston 5K on Saturday, January 10th, a race that is part of Houston Marathon weekend.<\/p>\n

“It’s a great atmosphere, and so we are really looking forward to that,” Alex said.<\/p>\n

About 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon<\/p>\n

With all races, including charity entries, officially sold out, the Chevron Houston Marathon<\/a> is set to make yet another major mark in our city.<\/p>\n

Watch ABC13’s Chevron Houston Marathon coverage on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 live at 6:30 a.m. on TV and anywhere you stream<\/a>. Just search “ABC13 Houston” in your app store.<\/p>\n

In 2026, race weekend is Jan. 9-11, with the schedule of events as follows:<\/p>\n

Friday, Jan. 9<\/p>\n

Houston Marathon Health and Fitness Expo presented by Houston Methodist
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
George R. Brown Convention Center<\/p>\n

Saturday, Jan. 10 <\/p>\n

We Are Houston 5K presented by Aramco and Chevron
McKinney and Crawford
8 a.m. start<\/p>\n

RunFest
Discovery Green, Jones Lawn
7 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Houston Marathon Health and Fitness Expo presented by Houston Methodist
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
George R. Brown Convention Center<\/p>\n

Sunday, Jan. 11<\/p>\n

The Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon<\/p>\n

Start at Congress and Fannin
6:35 a.m. Marathon & Half Marathon Wheelchair & Handcycle Division
6:45 a.m. Aramco Houston Half Marathon Elite Field
6:55 a.m. Chevron Houston Marathon Elite Field
6:55 a.m. Marathon & Half Marathon Open Field
<\/p>\n

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