The Houston Marathon is a tradition dating back to 1972, famous for having some of the flatest and fastest streets in the country. Whether you’re running the full 26.2 course, going the distance with the Aramco Houston Half Marathon or doing the We Are Houston 5K, planning where to stay for the 2024 Chevron Houston Marathon weekend is an important part of your preparation and key to a successful race.
Keep these dates in mind when booking your stay for the big race:
As the nation’s fastest winter marathon, Houston draws over 27,000 participants from across the globe for the marathon and half marathon races. Another 6,000 runners have reserved entry for the 5k. This means hotels near the George R. Brown Convention Center go quickly. Avoid the hassle of scrambling for a room or overpaying at the last minute. Consider booking a roomy furnished apartment with Lodgeur instead.
The hotels closest to the event action (Hilton Americas-Houston, Marriott Marquis-Downtown and Hampton Downtown) tend to fill up quickly. Parking can run as high as $50 per night at hotels near the GRB.
Midtown is a destination of its own, known for its abundance of walkable restaurants and nightlife. If you’re looking to go beyond the typical chain hotel search and experience a new kind of lodging, be sure to check out Lodgeur in Midtown. Lodgeur is Midtown’s largest hotelier.
With Lodgeur, you can book a furnished apartment like you would book a hotel. Lodgeur has lower nightly rates, complimentary parking and plenty of reasonably-priced restaurants on site.
Each property is designed to give you more space and privacy than a typical hotel, without sacrificing the convenience of a central location.
Don’t miss a thing. Instead of wasting time searching for parking, you can hop on the light rail to zip downtown past the traffic.
Lodgeur at Mid Main Lofts in Midtown is located directly on the METRORail Red Line to downtown Houston, including The George R. Brown Convention Center. No connection needed. One-way tickets cost $1.25.
Hop on the METRORail Red Line at the front door and be downtown at the Starting Line in minutes. Lodgeur at Mid Main Lofts sits directly next to the Ensemble Station. The Red Line METRORail train comes every 6 minutes and takes you directly to Preston Station – 1 block from the Houston Marathon Starting Line.
Carbo-loading and eating right leading up to the big event is an important factor in your booking. Lodgeur’s fully appointed kitchens allow you to prepare your own nutrition-focused meals so you can eat just what your body needs pre and post-race, saving money in the process.
Not interested in cooking? Home Slice Pizza is right next door, several restaurants are downstairs and you will find dozens of restaurants within a 5-minute walk.
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Unlike downtown hotels that charge upwards of $50/night for parking, Lodgeur provides free onsite parking for all guests. The gated parking garage is attached to the Mid Main Lofts building.
Hotels offer tight quarters. Lodgeur’s apartment-style accommodation provides plenty of room for runners to relax and recharge pre and post-race.
Getting ample rest is key to running your best race. Avoid noisy neighboring rooms and sleep soundly in Lodgeur’s fully furnished lodging alternative. Wake up refreshed in a king-sized memory foam bed with plush bedding and pillows.
If your plus one isn’t joining you for the half marathon, they can still enjoy all of the fun that Houston has to offer. Midtown offers a huge array of independent shops, restaurants, beer gardens and nightlife to explore after the race. (Find more January events around Houston and info on Houston’s professional sports teams.
Ditch the costly, cramped hotel and book a roomy furnished apartment with Lodgeur for Houston Marathon Weekend 2024 instead. With outstanding rates, premium amenities and an unbeatable location, Lodgeur offers the perfect pre and post-race headquarters. Book your Marathon Weekend apartment rental today!
