Woodlands Township Gets New Marathon Agreement

THE WOODLANDS, TX — A recently adopted contract gives The Woodlands Township more control over the annual The Woodlands Marathon. The agreement will also keep the race in The Woodlands through 2019.

The contract provides the township with final approval over race routes and schedules. The agreement will also free up the Montgomery County Precinct 3 Commissioner's Office, previously the county had been very involved in the details of the marathon.

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Under the new agreement all of the logistical support for the race will be handled by the township, the only thing that will go to the county will be traffic control plans.

The race brings about 25,000 athletes to The Woodlands every year, the next race is March 4. The marathon is also a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon.

The Woodlands Marathon is more than the titular 26-mile race; the event also includes a marathon relay, a half-marathon, a 5K run and a 2K fun run/walk. All of the races will be held in Town Green, Terramont and Shadowbend parks.