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Galveston Marathon & Half Marathon

Galveston Marathon & Half Marathon

Race Date

Feb 21, 2027

Location

Galveston, TX

Standout78

The Experience

Join us for the 2027 Galveston Marathon Weekend, where runners, walkers, and adaptive athletes of all levels can challenge themselves along the stunning Gulf Coast. Set against the backdrop of Galveston’s scenic waterfront, this event features a Boston-Qualifying Marathon course, Half Marathon, and an inclusive 5K for all participants. The Marathon & Half Marathon course takes you through Beach Town and through East Beach, stretching along the iconic Galveston Seawall, offering breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico. This flat, fast course provides the perfect opportunity to chase a personal best or secure your spot at the Boston Marathon—ideal for both seasoned marathoners and those aiming for a new challenge. At the Galveston Marathon Weekend, we are proud to host wheelchair, handcycle, and other adaptive athlete-friendly events. We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for athletes of all abilities, and our courses are designed to be accessible to everyone. Registration includes a commemorative technical shirt (long sleeve for Full and Half Marathon; short sleeve for 5K), finisher medal for all events, food, and friends at the post race party.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, February 21, 2027

Start Time

7:30 AM

Giveaway

Long Sleeve Tech Shirt

Start Location

515 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77550

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

26.2 Miles3.1 Miles13.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

TX22002JH · Galveston Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Quality Score

Standout78
Methodology
Heritage20/20

15 years running

Size13/15

~489 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty10/20

10% returning runners

Course & details10/15

USATF certified · 2 timing sources

National draw9/10

runners from 33 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:15:00

Weather8/10

typical high 61°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

52°

Afternoon (High)

61°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.2"

Precipitation

20 mph

Wind

82%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 8,779 finishers actually crossed the line across 15 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

8,779

Median time

2:19:28

Latest turnout

623

States

46

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:05p50 median ≈ 2:156:30

Turnout by year

20182026

'18'19'20'22'23'24'25'26
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