The Houston Marathon Foundation is a community organization with local roots. HMF serves the greater Houston area through program manangement and support of organizations that demonstrate sound fiscal management, efficient operation, and program integrity while promoting an understanding of, access to, and/or participation in running as part of a physical fitness regimen.

Programs that are national in scope and meet foundation goals will also be considered.

The mission of the Houston Marathon Foundation is to support
the advancement of running as an element of a balanced, healthy lifestyle in the Houston community and nationally.