Texas City Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, & Mile
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 800 Bay St N, Texas City, TX
- Distance
- Half Marathon - Age Group · Half Marathon - Invitational · Half Marathon - Guardians & more
From the Organizer
JOIN US FOR THE TEXAS CITY HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K, & MILE
Join us for a unique half marathon along the shoreline of Texas City and the iconic Texas City Dike! Experience the thrill of a flat and fast course that spans the entire 5-mile dike, presenting a 10-mile out-and-back route with stunning views of sparkling Galveston Bay at every turn, making each stride a moment to cherish and remember. The final 3.1 miles of this incredible half marathon features an exciting loop around the park, culminating in a spirited finish line celebration! As an added bonus, you'll enjoy the rare advantage of running on a course closed to vehicular traffic, delivering an unparalleled experience just for you.
Relish in achievements with finisher's medals, indulge in delicious food, refresh yourself with drinks, and vie for overall and age group awards—all packed into one remarkable event. Don't let this chance slip away! Join us for one of Texas’s most distinctive half marathons—be a part of this exhilarating journey and create lasting memories!
Events
Weather
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
67°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Galveston Scholes Fld, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Texas City, TX
Population
54,159
as of 2023
Elevation
1 ft
Nearest Airport
HOU
William P. Hobby Airport · 29 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Texas City Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, & Mile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
180
Days to train
- Race
- Texas City Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, & Mile
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 800 Bay St N, Texas City, TX
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Texas City Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, & Mile?
- Texas City Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, & Mile is a running race held in Texas City, Texas on December 5, 2026. 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 Texas City Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, & Mile?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Texas City, Texas at 800 Bay St N, Texas City, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Texas City Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, & Mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Texas City Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, & Mile
Dec 5, 2026