Dragons Den Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
Dragon's Den Half Marathon offers a unique challenge in San Antonio with a festive turkey leg reward.
Race Date
Aug 15, 2026
Location
San Antonio, TX
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 800m, 13.1 Miles, 10K, 5K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 1,375
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Dragon's Den Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K take place within San Antonio's Pearsall Park, offering a unique challenge for runners of all levels. This event, now in its 11th year, typically sees around 168 finishers for the half-marathon, drawing participants from approximately 8 states.
Runners can expect a challenging course with rejuvenation stations every mile, providing ice-cold water, electrolytes, and towels to combat the typical race-day temperatures. All half-marathon finishers receive a commemorative t-shirt, a finisher's medal, and a distinctive turkey leg, alongside other race swag and refreshments. Age group awards are also presented.
While the field size has seen a downward trend and a repeat-runner loyalty of about 16%, the Dragon's Den race continues to be a notable event in San Antonio, known for its unique post-race rewards and dedicated organization by E-Dragon Productions.
Race-provided description
Dragon’s Den half Marathon is a challenging race for all levels. There are three events: Half-Marathon, 10k and 5k. All registrants receive a finishers medal, a turkey leg, refreshments, and amazing race swag plus much more. The race course is held inside San Antonio at Pearsall Park and will have rejuvenation stations every mile with ice cold water, ice cold electrolytes and ice cold towels. All finishers of the half-Marathon will receive a finishers t-shirt. All the races will have age group award tiles. First 100 Register will get a singlet, all others will receive a running short sleeve. Looking forward to having you here at one of San Antonio’s best Half-Marathon races. Brought to you by E-Dragon Productions.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Start Time
6:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
5102 Old Pearsall Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78242
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick5611 years running
~216 finishers a year
shrinking
16% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 8 states
winner 1:42:08
typical high 98°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
78°
Afternoon (High)
98°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
59%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,375 finishers actually crossed the line across 11 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
1,375
Median time
2:39:02
Latest turnout
88
States
27
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Dragons Den Half Marathon, 10k, 5k?
The Dragons Den Half Marathon, 10k, 5k is held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, starting at 6:30 AM.
Where does the Dragons Den Half Marathon, 10k, 5k take place?
It takes place in San Antonio, Texas.
What distances does the Dragons Den Half Marathon, 10k, 5k offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 800m, 13.1 Miles, 10K, 5K.
Is the Dragons Den Half Marathon, 10k, 5k course flat and good for a PR?
The Dragons Den Half Marathon, 10k, 5k is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Dragons Den Half Marathon, 10k, 5k?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,375 runners who have completed the Dragons Den Half Marathon, 10k, 5k.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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