Dragons Den Half Marathon
Dragons Den packs about 1,000 feet of climbing into a two-loop Pearsall Park half marathon, a mid-August San Antonio race built on heat and hills.
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Quick facts
- Two-loop trail course in Pearsall Park with about 1,000 feet of gain.
- Mostly dirt and trail footing, with steep grades that can force walking.
- Aid roughly every mile with ice water, electrolytes, and iced towels.
- August Texas heat makes effort-based pacing smarter than chasing splits.
2026 Dragons Den Half Marathon registration
Registration for the 2026 Dragons Den Half Marathon runs through the official registration page at runsignup.com.
About the Dragons Den Half Marathon
This is San Antonio's self-styled toughest half, run in the heat of August at Pearsall Park on the city's south side. The draw is the challenge itself: steep park hills, mostly unpaved footing, and a finish-line turkey leg. Runners who want a flat PR course should look elsewhere, which is the point.
Course
The two-loop course uses Pearsall Park's trails and dirt paths off the Leon Creek Greenway, with very little pavement and about 1,000 feet of total climbing. Some grades are steep enough to force walking. Aid stations sit roughly every mile with ice water, cold electrolytes, and iced towels, a nod to how hard the conditions run.
Race-day weather
Mid-August in San Antonio is the hottest stretch of the year. Even at the 6:30 AM start, temperatures are usually in the mid 70s with high humidity, and the second loop runs warmer than the first. Treat it as a heat race, not a time trial.
Past Dragons Den Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Dragons Den Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Dragons Den Half Marathon?
The 2026 Dragons Den Half Marathon is on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
How do I register for the Dragons Den Half Marathon?
Register for the Dragons Den Half Marathon through the official registration link: marathonscout.com/go/dragons-den-half-marathon/register. It opens the race registration page at runsignup.com.
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