Your Chance to Support Magnificat in the 2026 Houston Marathon

We’re gearing up for something BIG: the 2026 Houston Marathon and Half-Marathon on Sunday, January 11th, plus the 5K run on Saturday! Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself physically, connect with our amazing community, or help raise funds for Magnificat, a great cause, this is your chance to be part of an incredible event that brings our entire city together.

Exciting news: Talos Energy has chosen MHI as their charity of choice this year. What an honor.

There are so many ways you can jump in and support Magnificat and our programs:

1. Lace Up and Run (or Walk)

Ready to hit the pavement? Register and fundraise through the Marathon website: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/teams/magnificat-houses-inc-1?partner=8dbd913fb01c011593a3

Just scroll down to “Participate with this charity” and pick your option:

Option A: Fundraise for Registration Hit your fundraising goal ($500-$1,000 depending on your race choice) to secure your entry. You’ve got until January 31st, 2026 to reach your target!

Option B: Donate for Registration Make a $350 donation to Magnificat Houses Inc. and your race entry is guaranteed.

Option C: Fundraise Without Racing Want to support the cause but not ready to run? No problem! You can fundraise without registering for the race.

2. Be Our Biggest Cheerleader

Spread the excitement! Tell your coworkers, friends, and family about your involvement and get them pumped up about what we’re doing. Share this email.

3. Join Our Cheering Squad

Come out on race day and cheer on our MHI and Talos runners! Check out the course map here: https://www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com/race-weekend/course-info/

Let me know if you’re interested – we might set up a dedicated MHI cheering area!

4. Volunteer with Us

We’ll be representing MHI at the Charity Village on Discovery Green on Sunday, January 11th. Want to join our volunteer team? Just let me know and I’ll share all the details as we get closer to race day.

Ready to get involved? Just reach out and let me know what sounds exciting to you. This is going to be an amazing experience, and we’d love to have you as part of the MHI marathon family!

Looking forward to hearing from you!

volunteers@mhihouston.org

[Photos from the 2025 Marathon]