Course

Distances/Events - Sat, Dec 5, 2026 (tentative)

The start/finish line and post race takes place at Bay Street Park - 800 Bay St N, Texas City, TX 77590

• Half Marathon - 13.1 Miles

• 10k Run - 6.2 Miles

• 5k Run - 3.1 Miles

• The Mile - 1 Mile

• Kids Half Marathon - 12.1 Miles completed prior, 1 mile completed race morning.

Categories

• Age Group (Half, 10k, 5k) - Open to Everyone.

• Half Invitational - Male 1:25:00 / Female 1:40:00 Qualifying Times Required

• 10K Invitational - Male 40:00 / Female 45:00 Qualifying Times Required

• Guardians (Half, 10k, 5k) - Active & Retired Police, Fire, EMS, Military & Spouses

• AWD - Handcycles / Hand Crank (Half)  - An alternative participation option for those unable to use push-rim wheelchairs or run with prostheses. All handcycles must register in this category.

• AWD - Wheelchairs / Push-Rim (Half, 10k, & 5k) - Any person with a significant and permanent physical or motor deficiency requiring a push-rim wheelchair (not hand cranks) to compete.

• AWD - Para Runners (Half, 10k, & 5k) - This category is for any athlete with a disability or impairment that makes them eligible to compete in Para sports. 

• AWD – Guides - For athletes with disabilities who require a guide, we provide guide registration through our volunteer portal. Please note that we do not supply guides. Registration is free and intended only for individuals who have already arranged to guide an athlete. Guides register as volunteers and must contact us in advance to receive a password for access. Guides receive a volunteer shirt and food/drink, but they do not receive bibs, finisher medals, event shirts, awards eligibility, or results listings.

• Pacer (Half) - Lead a pace the entire race to help others reach their goals. Two spots per pace group are available.

The Mile Run/Walk & Kids Half Marathon Program

• The Mile (all ages) - REGISTER AND PAY FOR ALL CHILDREN; parents can join in for free. If you are not a parent and/or do not have children registered, but wish to run, you must register yourself.

• Kids Half Marathon (ages 6-13) CLICK HERE to download log sheet. - This event challenges children aged 6-13 to complete a 12.1-mile training goal by Dec. 5, 2025, via our log sheet. On Family Mile morning (Saturday), registered Kids Half Marathon participants can complete their last mile by joining the Family Mile (entry included). After finishing the Family Mile and their 13.1 total miles, kids show their log sheet to receive a special Kids Half Marathon Finisher’s Shirt post-race. Kids Marathon participants also earn a finisher’s medal and collect their bib number with a timing tag on event morning.

Animated Interactive Map

On the map below, tap “Show map” in the top-right to enlarge. Use the dropdown to switch between the Half, 10k, and Mile courses, and tap any icon for details. On mobile, you must open the map first to access the course selector.