Lottery for Houston begins June 4

For the Houston marathon and half marathon, Early Registration is going on until May 29.
http://www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com/Races/Marathon/Registration.cfm
Lottery registration begins June 4 and ends on June 19.  Lottery announcements occur June 23.

The race is on January 18 at 7 a.m.  The marathon entry fee is $125 and there will be 13,000 slots for the marathon and 12,000 for the half marathon, all the same as last year.

If you think you want to register, I would go ahead and reserve a room, now, so you might be able to get a room at the Hilton Americas, which is attached to the GRB Convention Center, where everything happens regarding the race and expo.
https://aws.passkey.com/event/11175620/owner/3055/home

I'll be happy to answer any questions, even a weather forecast if you dare.

Lottery registration is open until the 19th and they'll notify you on the 23rd by email.

Here is a YouTube video of the new course for 2014's race.  It's almost 10 minutes long and no sound.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK2rGm1ledI