Galveston Marathon & Half Marathon
About this race
Join us for the 2027 Galveston Marathon Weekend, where runners, walkers, and adaptive athletes of all levels can challenge themselves along the stunning Gulf Coast. Set against the backdrop of Galveston’s scenic waterfront, this event features a Boston-Qualifying Marathon course, Half Marathon, and an inclusive 5K for all participants.
The Marathon & Half Marathon course takes you through Beach Town and through East Beach, stretching along the iconic Galveston Seawall, offering breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico. This flat, fast course provides the perfect opportunity to chase a personal best or secure your spot at the Boston Marathon—ideal for both seasoned marathoners and those aiming for a new challenge.
At the Galveston Marathon Weekend, we are proud to host wheelchair, handcycle, and other adaptive athlete-friendly events. We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for athletes of all abilities, and our courses are designed to be accessible to everyone.
Registration includes a commemorative technical shirt (long sleeve for Full and Half Marathon; short sleeve for 5K), finisher medal for all events, food, and friends at the post race party.
Pick your distance
Running
Marathon
Half Marathon
5K
Virtual Marathon
Virtual Event - participate anywhere on your own schedule
Virtual Half Marathon
Virtual Event - participate anywhere on your own schedule
Virtual 5K
Virtual Event - participate anywhere on your own schedule
Wheelchair
Wheelchair/Handcycle Marathon
Wheelchair/Handcycle Half Marathon
Wheelchair/Handcycle 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Galveston, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:52 AM and sets at 6:12 PM local time (CST) in Galveston on February 21, 2027 — 11h 20m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 21 Galveston events
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