METRO | Free Rides for Marathoners on Race Day; Detours and Rail Interruptions Also Planned
Give those running shoes a break. On Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, rideson METRORail will be FREE for both half and full marathon participants wearingan official race bib. METRORail's Museum District Station and Hermann Park/Rice U Station offer closeproximity to the marathon route while Convention District Station is located justblocks from the finish line near the George R. Brown Convention Center.
METRO is also the easiest way for spectatorsand supporters to catch runners at half-way points. Tickets are $1.25 and youcan transfer for up to three hours at no additional charge. In addition tousing a METRO Q Fare card, riders can purchase tickets via smartphone withMETRO's Q Mobile Ticketing app or from ticket vendingmachines located on METRORail platforms.
To make way for the event, METRO will implement bus detours along the race route beginning at midnight on Thursday, Jan. 17. For a complete list of detours and affected transit routes click here.
On Sunday, Jan. 20, rail service will also be suspended between Preston Station northbound platform and UH Downtown Station from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. and at both Main Street Square Station platforms from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
For more information, please call METRO Customer Service at 713-635-4000.
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, reliable and affordable transportation services about 370,000 times per day. Besides operating more than 1,200 buses on METRO’s network, METRORail's system includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), Green Line (East End) and Purple Line (Southeast). METRO’s services also include: STAR Vanpool, METROLift, HOV/HOT lanes, Bike & Ride program, Park & Ride, and road improvement projects. Learn more about METRO services at ridemetro.org where you will also find useful tools like the RideMETRO app where you can plan your trip and even pay your fare from your phone.