The USA Fit Marathon course goes from the University of Houston-Sugar Land campus, past the Sugar Land Memorial Park and into the New Territory neighborhood, and back to the University of Houston.
It is a very flat, fast course that consists of two out and backs. There is less than 20 feet of elevation change between the high and low points of the course.
The USA Fit Marathon was the 321st largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 329th largest in 2022.
This year 8.3% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 9.3% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the USA Fit Marathon the 206th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 184th highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 99.34 ranks it as the 131st fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 8th fastest course in Texas.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the USA Fit Marathon a PR Score of 99.34. This PR Score ranks it as the 91st fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 4th fastest in Texas.
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USA Fit Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 86 feet (26m) Min Elevation: 62 feet (18m)
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This was a fun event, but I would recommend the half rather than the marathon. The course is very boring 2 loops and the second loop is very sparse of other people. It's a flat course with a few slight bridges.
Monica Vagholkar 's review of 2017 USA Fit Marathon.
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Great course and logistics. Excellent communication.
Need more variety and more food vendors
Race Tips
Preparation is key, especially the week prior. Hydration, carb loading and rest during your taper week. Vitamin cocktails help with strength and iron stores. Recover on recovery days, and include HIIT training that is nonlinear to get your body accustomed to different movements.
Parking seemed stressful due to areas being blocked. Provide discount coupons for finishers on race day, example free personal pizza or a percentage off. This used to be offered. We want to feel celebrated because some of us have no one to cheer us on.
CP's review of 2017 USA Fit Marathon.
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5 Stars
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Well organized. Everything seemed to "flow" well from arriving in the a.m. with FREE parking to the start line to the race to the finish line and after party. For the $ you get not just a finisher tshirt, but a pullover or back back or sweatshirt and large medal. Definitely bang for your buck. Smaller race, but I tend to like that. No expo to deal with. No pkg to pay for at Expo or race day. No worries about where will I park. Don't get me wrong. Like the big races too, but if you haven't tried a small race like this try it and compare for yourself to see if you have a preference. Course has changed since I ran it last. No longer 100% flat, but still 98% flat. Sufficient water stations and potties. Race lacks crowd support unfortunately so if this is important to you it won't be found here. Would like to see them do more to bring out the local high school bands, cheer squads, dance clubs, etc..... It all helps! This is NOT a critique, but just my personal preference......would prefer the finisher jacket instead of a pullover. Regardless both are very nice and better than most other races! This was my 31st marathon so I have a few races to compare it too! ;)
Race Tips
If you are looking for a race to BQ and have been struggling this may be a good option! About as flat as you can get (minus a few very very slight inclines, but short in length) and small crowds so not held back by other runners.
Well organized, fun race with excellent course support and volunteers! The marathon is designed to give everyone the opportunity to complete it. I have a full review on my blog: http://www.pathtotri.com/memorial-hermann-usa-fit-marathon/
Race Tips
Fast course that goes up and down University Boulevard
Parking is a breeze at the University of Houston campus.
RP's review of 2015 USA Fit Marathon.
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Every year is a new adventure and was silly enough to do it 3 times. Course changes every year and this year, we ended up running through each other due to race not staying on course. Apparently, the race director did not ride out with the police to ensure he went the right way. Got to water station 1. I depend on this to ensure hydration stays constant. No one and no water out. WTH! To start a race off like this is unfathomable. After 3 different courses, water issues, walkers 3 across causing runners to go into the traffic lane and the pretty high price, never again. See my running friends after this race as it is not fun.
3.6 Stars from 5 Reviews
