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2026 San Antonio Marathon
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- Friday, December 4, 2026– Sunday, December 6, 2026
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When and where is 2026 San Antonio Marathon?
2026 San Antonio Marathon is on Friday, December 4, 2026 through Sunday, December 6, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. The first event starts at 8:00 PM local time. Distances: 5K, half marathon and marathon. Current entry fees run $69 to $209 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Dec 5, 2026.
2026 San Antonio Marathon race guide
The San Antonio Marathon is the city marathon run by San Antonio Sports with the City of San Antonio, now in its second year. The marathon and half marathon start at 7:15 a.m. Sunday, December 6, 2026 at Hemisfair, with a 5K Friday night, December 4. Both long courses are USATF-certified and the marathon is a Boston qualifier.
- Marathon & half
- Sun, Dec 6, 7:15 a.m.
- 5K
- Fri, Dec 4, 8:00 p.m.
- Start & finish
- Hemisfair
- Time limits
- 7 h / 4 h / 1 h
- Boston qualifier
- Yes (USATF-certified)
- Expo
- Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
2026 San Antonio Marathon FAQ
When is the 2026 San Antonio Marathon?
The marathon and half marathon start at 7:15 a.m. Sunday, December 6, 2026, and the 5K runs Friday, December 4 at 8 p.m. All three start at Hemisfair and finish at the Finish Line Fiesta there. This is the San Antonio Sports race, not the Rock ’n’ Roll event.
How much does the 2026 San Antonio Marathon cost?
Current RunSignup entry fees, before processing fees: 2026 - Marathon $209; 2026 - Half Marathon $189; 2026 - 5K $69.
Is the San Antonio Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. The race says the marathon and half are fully USATF-certified and the marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.
What is the San Antonio Marathon time limit?
7 hours for the marathon, 4 hours for the half and 1 hour for the 5K. The marathon also has approximate mid-course cutoffs around miles 6, 10 and 11, measured on chip time; runners stopped at mile 10 are reclassified as half finishers.
Where is San Antonio Marathon packet pickup?
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Hall 4 A/B, Friday, December 4, noon–8 p.m. and Saturday, December 5, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. There’s no race-day pickup, and 5K bibs must be collected before 7 p.m. Friday.
How many aid stations are on the San Antonio Marathon course?
The marathon has 18 water, 9 electrolyte, 2 gel and 8 medical stations. The half has 8 water, 4 electrolyte, 1 gel and 4 medical stations.
What is the SATX Two-Step?
Finish the Friday 5K and the Sunday half or marathon to earn the SATX Two-Step medal, on top of each race’s finisher medal. Every finisher also gets a participant shirt.
Is there a VIP option at the San Antonio Marathon?
Yes, inside The Monarch Hotel at Hemisfair: Sunday VIP is $149.99, Sunday Premium VIP $299.99 and Friday 5K VIP $129.99. Free parking at the Durango Lot comes only with Premium and the Friday 5K package.
How old do you have to be to run the San Antonio Marathon?
16 for the marathon, 14 for the half and 7 for the 5K. Registrations are final with no refunds, transfers or deferrals; switching distance costs $30 at the expo.
Race facts checked November 8, 2026 against San Antonio Marathon, San Antonio Marathon: courses, San Antonio Marathon FAQ, San Antonio Marathon: expo and packet pickup, San Antonio Marathon: VIP and San Antonio Marathon: about. Entry fees come from RunSignup. Always confirm details with the race before you travel.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 - 5K | 5K | Dec 4, 2026, 8:00 PM | $69.00 until Dec 4, 2026 | Opens Feb 6, 2026 · Closes Dec 4, 2026 |
| 2026 - Marathon | 26.2 Miles | Dec 6, 2026, 7:15 AM | $209.00 until Dec 5, 2026 | Opens Feb 6, 2026 · Closes Dec 5, 2026 |
| 2026 - Half Marathon | 13.1 Miles | Dec 6, 2026, 7:15 AM | $189.00 until Dec 5, 2026 | Opens Feb 6, 2026 · Closes Dec 5, 2026 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About 2026 San Antonio Marathon
The San Antonio Marathon, presented by San Antonio Sports, celebrates the spirit and heritage of our city. In collaboration with the City of San Antonio, Visit San Antonio, and Centro, this signature event invites you to experience a premier running celebration in the heart of San Antonio - Where Every Step Tells a Story.
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