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Course Information

Location

All events begin and end at Stewart Beach

515 Seawall Blvd.   

Galveston, TX 77550

Course Explanation

Runners head north at Stewart Beach road, turn right and travel northeast on Seawall sidewalk to E. Beach Dr. Turn right and head northeast on E. Beach Dr. Turn left on Apffel Park Dr. and head southwest. Turn right at Seawall sidewalk heading northeast. Turn right on Boddeker, head east. Turn around at entrance to fenced electric tower at end of Boddeker Rd. Runners head wet on Boddeker Rd. They turn left on Seawall sidewalk Head southwest on Seawall sidewalk. At 25th St., runners turn around at the east edge of entrance to Pleasure Pier. Runners head northeast on Seawall sidewalk. Turn right at Stewart Beach entrance and continue to start/finish line. Run 2 loops for the full marathon. 

It is the participant's duty to know the course and to complete it in it's entirety. Timing devices are placed on course for verification purposes and timers have the right to DQ based on this and unrealistic paces.

Course Certifications

Course Subject to change for 2026


BOSTON QUALIFIER

Marathon Certification #TX22001JH 

Half Marathon Certification #TX22002JH

Aid Stations

Aid stations will be available every 2 miles for the full and half  marathon and slightly before the 5K turnaround point. Fluids will include water and electrolytes. Runners are encouraged to wear or carry bottles or fluid belts if needed more frequently. Nutrition will not be provided at aid  stations. 

Course Time Limit

There is a 6 hour time limit on the Marathon and no time limit on  the Half Marathon.  Time limits are set to provide the safest and most positive race day experience. You must be on the second loop of the marathon at 3 hours race time.  

Parking

Parking is available at Stewart Beach - enter at the main entrance off Broadway & Seawall (by the McDonalds)

To exit after the event, please head east towards Ferry Rd. Be cautious of Marathoners starting their second lap and runners still on course as you leave. 

View Venue & Parking map below for reference.

Please be patient with Galveston Police officers as they keep all participants safe!

Map Downloads

Marathon & Half Marathon Course (pdf)

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5K Course (pdf)

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Venue & Parking (pdf)

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