Galveston Marathon
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Event details
The Galveston Marathon Weekend takes place on February 1, 2026 in Galveston, Texas, with the primary location listed as 515 Seawall Blvd. The Marathon and Half Marathon use a Boston-qualifying, largely flat course that passes through Beach Town, East Beach, and along the Galveston Seawall. The event includes wheelchair, handcycle, and other adaptive-athlete-friendly races and offers virtual options.
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5K
- Wheelchair/Handcycle Marathon
- Wheelchair/Handcycle Half Marathon
- Wheelchair/Handcycle 5K
- Virtual Marathon
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual 5K
Practical information
Entry fees vary by event and increase after November 20, 2025; listed prices include Marathon $105, Half Marathon $85, and 5K $45, with separate pricing for adaptive and virtual events. Registration includes a commemorative technical shirt (long sleeve for Full and Half; short sleeve for 5K), a finisher medal for all events, and food and drinks at the post-race party. Packet pickup is scheduled on specified days at On The Run (2427 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX), Galveston Island Running Co. (518 23rd St, Galveston, TX), and at Stewart Beach (515 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX) on race weekend. The Marathon has a 6-hour cutoff; runners not through the 13.1-mile split by the 3-hour mark will be cut off. The event has a no-refund policy but may allow deferrals on a case-by-case basis. Dogs and strollers are permitted with specific guidance on placement and safety. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.