Harlingen Marathon
Race Date
Feb 8, 2026
Location
Harlingen, TX
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Location
- Harlingen, Texas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2M, 5K run | 26.2M relay
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 2,948
The Experience
The Harlingen Marathon is a Boston Qualifying event offering a full marathon, half marathon, relay options, and a 5K. The course showcases the beauty of Downtown Harlingen and its landmarks. It is a community-focused run aimed at promoting health and activity, with distances for all levels of athletes.
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
TX17004WG · Harlingen Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Standout657 years running
~417 finishers a year
shrinking
33% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 1:20:24
typical high 76°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
59°
Afternoon (High)
76°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
15 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,948 finishers actually crossed the line across 7 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
2,948
Median time
2:22:33
Latest turnout
407
States
13
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Harlingen Marathon?
The Harlingen Marathon is held on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Where does the Harlingen Marathon take place?
It takes place in Harlingen, Texas.
What distances does the Harlingen Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2M, 5K run | 26.2M relay.
Is the Harlingen Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Harlingen Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Harlingen Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,948 runners who have completed the Harlingen Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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