HOUSTON - The Houston Marathon Committee, in conjunction with presenting sponsor Aramco Services Company, announced that Houston will once again host the USA Half Marathon Championships. The 2011 edition of the USATF sanctioned event will be conducted on Saturday, January 29 at 8:00 a.m., one day prior to the 39^thannual Chevron Houston Marathon.

Registration opens Thursday, July 15^th at 8:00 am PDT - Los Angeles – Registration for the 2011 Honda Los Angeles Marathon presented by K-Swiss opens on Thursday, July 15th and, if history is any guide, the race will sell out.

Nissan North America will again partner with US Road Sports & Entertainment Group of Florida to return as title-sponsor of the Nissan Health and Fitness Expo presented by The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald, the multi-faceted event that serves as a prelude to the ING Miami Marathon® and Half Marathon.

Registration Opens with Big Sur Marathon Registration July 15 - The Big Sur Marathon’s “Boston 2 Big Sur Challenge” opens for registration at 7 a.m. PST on Thursday, July 15.  An early sellout is anticipated for the event which attracts highly motivated and strong endurance runners willing to run two marathons on two coasts in close proximity.  Participation for the May 1, 2011 Boston 2 Big Sur (or B2B) Challenge is limited to the first 400 runners on a first-come, first-served basis.