Texas City Half Marathon
Flat December half that runs ten miles out and back on the traffic free Texas City Dike before a closing 3.1 mile loop through Bay Street Park.
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Quick facts
- Ten of the 13.1 miles run out and back on the traffic free Texas City Dike.
- The 2025 debut recorded 309 half marathon finishers across the open, invitational, and guardian divisions.
- Start and finish sit together at Bay Street Park, which keeps gear and family logistics simple.
- Separate adaptive athlete divisions cover handcycle, push-rim, and para runner entries.
2026 Texas City Half Marathon registration
Registration for the 2026 Texas City Half Marathon runs through the official registration page at runsignup.com.
About the Texas City Half Marathon
This Galveston Bay half launched in 2025 and drew just over 300 finishers in its first year, which is unusually deep for a debut. The draw is the Texas City Dike, a five mile finger of road that reaches straight into the bay and gets closed to traffic for the morning. Alongside the open age group race the organizer runs separate invitational, guardian, and adaptive athlete divisions.
Course
The half starts and finishes at Bay Street Park and spends its first ten miles out and back on the dike, which is flat, closed to cars, and completely exposed. The last 3.1 miles loop through the park to the finish. Five aid stations cover the route, several of them twice because of the out and back, with gels and restrooms at the early stops.
Race-day weather
Early December on Galveston Bay usually starts in the 50s and climbs into the 60s or low 70s. There is no shade anywhere on the dike, so wind off the water decides how the middle miles feel far more than temperature does.
Past Texas City Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, December 5, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Texas City Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Texas City Half Marathon?
The 2026 Texas City Half Marathon is on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
How do I register for the Texas City Half Marathon?
Register for the Texas City Half Marathon through the official registration link: marathonscout.com/go/texas-city-half-marathon/register. It opens the race registration page at runsignup.com.
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