2027 Mayor's Marathon
Mayor's Marathon: A growing Lubbock tradition with a downtown loop.
Race Date
Oct 24, 2027
Location
Lubbock, TX
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 24, 2027
- Location
- Lubbock, Texas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
The Mayor's Marathon in Lubbock, Texas, is a community-rooted event that has grown to around 340 finishers in its recent edition. The race starts and ends in historic downtown, weaving through the city’s cotton-and-cattle heritage and its vibrant live-music culture. With a full marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids Run, it offers a distance for everyone.
First held in 2018, the event now attracts runners from about 10 states, and roughly a fifth of participants return year after year. The course is flat and fast, ideal for a personal best. Average race-day temperatures hover in the 60s with low precipitation, but a steady 16 mph wind can be a factor. Proceeds from the race are reinvested into local organizations promoting healthy eating and active living, reinforcing its hometown feel.
Race-provided description
Beginning and ending in Lubbock’s historic downtown, the route weaves through the city’s cotton-and-cattle past, vibrant live-music culture, and creative redevelopment. With a full marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids Run, it offers distances for all ages and abilities. Race proceeds are invested back to local organizations promoting healthy eating and active living.
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Solid Pick446 years running
~341 finishers a year
growing or steady
6% returning runners
limited extras
runners from 10 states
winner 1:18:14
typical high 76°F
Frequently asked
When is the 2027 Mayor's Marathon?
The 2027 Mayor's Marathon is held on Sunday, October 24, 2027.
Where does the 2027 Mayor's Marathon take place?
It takes place in Lubbock, Texas.
What distances does the 2027 Mayor's Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2027 Mayor's Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The 2027 Mayor's Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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