Winter Dragon Race
Winter Dragon Half Marathon serves up hoodies and fajitas on Pearsall Park trails.
Race Date
Jan 31, 2027
Location
San Antonio, TX
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, January 31, 2027
- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 400m, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 482
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Winter Dragon Half Marathon is a small, community-driven event at San Antonio's Pearsall Park. With just ~74 finishers drawn from around 4 states, it offers an intimate, low-key race experience. About a fifth of runners return each year, drawn by the appeal of a scenic course on dirt roads through the park's natural landscape.
Runners receive a warm event hoodie and finisher medal, with the first 100 half marathon registrants also scoring an Edragon Productions beanie. The post-race spread features chicken fajita plates, hot coffee, and hot cocoa—a hearty reward after traversing the park's dirt trails. The course is described as flat and scenic, making it a manageable challenge for all levels.
Now in its 9th edition, the Winter Dragon is a hidden gem for those seeking a no-fuss half with generous swag and a genuine local atmosphere. It's a perfect fit for runners who value personal connection and a relaxed race day over big-city crowds.
Race-provided description
The rise of the winter dragon is challenging yet rewarding experience for all ages and levels. All participants will get to enjoy a scenic route at Pearsall park a premier up and coming running area with nice and great dirt roads and beautiful scenic environment. All Half Marathon runners will receive a warm event Hoodie, Finisher Medal and first 100 registered 21K runners will get an Edragon productions Beanie. We will also have Chicken fajita plate for all participants, Hot coffee, Hot Cocoa, Sweat bread and much more.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, January 31, 2027
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Hoodies half Runners
Start Location
5102 Old Pearsall Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78242
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout659 years running
~74 finishers a year
shrinking
21% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 4 states
winner 1:39:36
typical high 61°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
45°
Afternoon (High)
61°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
64%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 482 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
482
Median time
2:06:07
Latest turnout
39
States
8
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Winter Dragon Race?
The Winter Dragon Race is held on Sunday, January 31, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Winter Dragon Race take place?
It takes place in San Antonio, Texas.
What distances does the Winter Dragon Race offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 400m, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Winter Dragon Race course flat and good for a PR?
The Winter Dragon Race is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Winter Dragon Race?
HalfRuns has finish records for 482 runners who have completed the Winter Dragon Race.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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