Battle of Salado Creek Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Battle of Salado Creek is Race 2 of the 2026 Alamo Beer Series Challenge. It takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Lady Bird Johnson Park on Nacogdoches Road in San Antonio, TX. The event offers multiple race distances and a virtual option for those who cannot attend in person.
Distances:
- 13.1 mile (half marathon)
- 10 mile
- 5 mile
- 5k
- 5k Walk-only
- 0.05k fun run
Course maps are provided for each distance. The series includes food and beer at races and works with nonprofit fundraising partners.
Registration, logistics and awards
Packet pick-up is available the day before the race and on race day at the race start location. Virtual entries are allowed; switching to virtual is preferred by the Thursday before the race and mailing a packet may incur a fee (listed as $12 per packet at present). Registration fees vary by distance and virtual option. Participants aged 16 and younger and those 70 and older receive a 50% discount; additional discount codes should not be used with that offer.
No refunds are offered. Transfers incur fees - $20 two days before the race and $30 the day before - and no transfers are allowed after race day. Timing uses chip technology; age-group awards are based on chip time. Overall and masters awards are given, and age-group awards are presented for 1st through 4th place. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.