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Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin

Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin is a running race on October 23, 2027 in San Marcos, TX, with entry fees from $15 to $85.

Date
October 23, 2027 (345 days to go)
Price
$15–$85
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

💀🌺 Day of the Dead Half Marathon – 2027
Celebrate life, honor memories, and experience the vibrant spirit of Día de los Muertos at the Day of the Dead Half Marathon! Whether you're taking on the half marathon or cheering from the sidelines, expect a festive race filled with colorful traditions, music, and plenty of race-day excitement.

🎺 NEW for 2027! 
In cities where available, mariachi bands will welcome runners at the starting line, performing live music beginning one hour before the race starts.


🎭 Costume Contest
Bring the spirit of Día de los Muertos to life with your most creative and colorful costume! Show off your calavera makeup, traditional attire, and festive designs during our pre-race costume contest. A winner will be selected and awarded a special prize before the race begins.

Come celebrate Day of the Dead with a memorable race experience! 💀🌺

Events

Kids Dash$15
1 Mile Run$25
Volunteer then Run$30
5k Run 3.1 Miles$60
Quarter Marathon 6.55 miles$60
Half Marathon 13.1 miles$85

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

80°

Typical Low

56°

Chance of Rain

20%

Based on US Climate Normals data from San Marcos, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:38 AMSunset 6:52 PMDaylight 11h 14m

About San Marcos, TX

City Elevation

904 ft

Nearest Airport

AUS

Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 25 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

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Race Location

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345

Days to train

Race
Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin
Date
October 23, 2027

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin?
Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin is a running race held in San Marcos, Texas on October 23, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin?
Saturday, October 23, 2027 in San Marcos, Texas at 4015 S I-35 South Frontage Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin

Oct 23, 2027

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