Galveston Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

All events begin and end at Stewart Beach

515 Seawall Blvd.   

Galveston, TX 77550

6:00 AM: Race Day Packet Pickup and Onsite Registration opens

7:15 AM: Wheel Chair and Hand Cycle Marathon & Half Marathon Start

7:30 AM: Marathon and Half Marathon Start

8:00 AM: 5K Start

9:00 AM: 5K Awards

10:15 AM: Half Marathon Awards

11:30 AM: Marathon Awards

Participate anywhere at anytime! Virtual packets including shirts and finisher medals will be mailed out.

Run and complete your event distance on your own. Submit your results online and download your finisher's certificate! 

Participants for all events will receive finisher medals.

5K, Half Marathon & Marathon Awards:

• Overall Male/Female
• Masters Male/Female
• Age groups, 3 deep
• Overall Handcycle, Wheelchair and Adaptive Athlete divisions

Awards will not be mailed out, please plan to be present for awards. After the event, awards will be available for pickup at Galveston Island Running Co.

Thursday, January 29, 2026  from 12pm to 6pm 

     @ On The Run

          2427 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058

Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 12pm to 5pm

     @ Galveston Island Running Co.

          518 23rd St. Galveston, TX 77550

Sunday, February 1, 2026 beginning at 6am

     @ Stewart Beach

          515 Seawall Blvd. Galveston, TX 77550

All events start and finish at Stewart Beach. There is plenty of free beach parking. Please enter Stewart Beach by the McDonald's and keep right to beach parking.

For best GPS instructions use  515 Seawall Blvd. Galveston, TX US 77550  

Results by FTR Timing

Race Photography by Spring Action Photos

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• What is the time cut off?

Course cut off is 6 hours. If Marathoners are not through the 13.1 Mile Split at the 3 hour mark, you will be cut off.

• Can I pick up a friend's packet?

Yes, you can pick up packets for others as long as you are able to confirm their race and personal information.

• Are dogs allowed?

Dogs are allowed in all outside areas and to run with owners, please keep clear of other runners and line up in the back of the starting chute. Please clean up after animals.

• Are strollers allowed?

Strollers are allowed, please be aware of your surroundings as the seawall does not have any protection from drop offs.

• What is there to do and where do I stay in Galveston?

Please visit Galveston.com for all information on where to stay and what to do in Galveston

• What is the course like?

To see course and water station information, please see COURSE

• Can I switch event distances?

Yes, please email the timer at sam@FTRracemanagement.com to modify any race details.

• Can I get a refund or defer my entry?

We have a no refund policy but may defer registrations on a case by case event.

• Can I switch my bib to another participant?

Yes, please email the timer at sam@FTRracemanagement.com to modify any account details.