Conner Mantz Breaks 18-Year-Old U.S. Half Marathon Record with 59:17 Finish

Mantz achieved the historic feat during a dramatic second-place finish at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon.

Conner Mantz shattered Ryan Hall's 2007 U.S. half marathon record of 59:43 by clocking a time of 59:17 in Houston.
Despite breaking the record, Mantz narrowly missed first place, finishing just behind Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena in a thrilling race.
The Houston Half Marathon marked a significant improvement for Mantz, beating his previous personal best of 1:00:55 set in 2021.
Mantz credited his competitive mindset and strong bond with fellow runner Clayton Young, emphasizing their shared faith as a source of motivation.
The men’s marathon at the Houston event was won by Haimro Alame of Israel, while the women’s half marathon also saw a U.S. record broken by Weini Kelati.