Weini Kelati Breaks the American Half Marathon Record

What Conner Mantz said about breaking the American half-marathon record — and being left with some regrets
"I’m more just mad at myself for getting too caught up in the record and not caught up enough in the sprint finish," the former BYU runner said about taking second in the Houston Half.
Weini Kelati breaks U.S. women's record with second-place finish in Houston's Aramco Half Marathon
Senayet Getachew, 19, of Ethiopia won the Houston Aramco Half Marathon by four seconds over Weini Kelati of the U.S. Kelati set the U.S. record.
Conner Mantz Breaks American Record At 2025 Houston Half Marathon
Ryan Hall's American record in the men's half marathon is no more. Conner Mantz runs 59:17 at the Houston Half for a new U.S. all-time best
Former BYU runner shatters American half-marathon record
Conner Mantz made history Sunday by besting an American running record that had stood for 18 years. The former BYU runner finished the Houston Half Marathon in 59:17, 26 seconds faster than Ryan Hall’s 59:43 from 2007.
Ethiopia’s Kumeshi Sichala breaks away early to win women's Chevron Houston Marathon
Kumeshi Sichala, despite battling injuries in recent months, which kept her off everybody’s short list of contenders coming in, prevailed in 2:20:42, becoming the 11th different Ethiopian — and 16th overall — to place first in Houston going back to 2007.
Weini Kelati Lowers Her American Record At 2025 Houston Half Marathon
For the second year in a row, Weini Kelati sets the American record in the women's half marathon at the Houston Half.
Weini Kelati Breaks the American Half Marathon Record—for a Second Year in a Row
Weini Kelati finished second at the Houston Half Marathon in 1:06:09, 16 seconds faster than the time she ran at the race last year.
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Cold weather and records highlighted 2025 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon
The cold weather suited the participants, allowing for exciting, record-setting finishes in the Aramco Houston Half Marathon.
Results From the 2025 Houston Marathon and Half Marathon
Runners braved the cold and wind at the 2025 Houston Marathon. It didn't seem to affect some top runners, though. A pair of ...
2025 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Half Marathon on ABC13
The cold weather suited the participants, allowing for exciting, record-setting finishes in the Aramco Houston Half Marathon.
The Houston Marathon has bonded this family for decades — even though most live elsewhere
The Herd family has spent the last four decades coming to the Bayou City in the middle of January to run in the Houston ...
How to Watch the Houston Marathon and Half Marathon
You can watch the Houston Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, January 19 on ABC13 from 6:30-10:00 a.m. CST. You can also ...
What streets will be closed for the Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon?
In addition to the above closures, these streets will also be closed starting at 6 a.m. Jan. 19 for the Aramco Houston Half ...
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See all the photos: Popular Nigerian governor participates in US marathon
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state participated in the 2025 edition of the Houston half-marathon in the USThe governor ...
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Governor Makinde’s Houston Marathon show raises eyebrows
While Governor Makinde’s participation in international races like the Houston and Berkeley Half Marathons may reflect his ...