Galveston Marathon & Half Marathon

Galveston Marathon & Half Marathon is run along the Gulf of Mexico in Galveston, Texas on February 21, 2027. The marathon (26.2 miles) and half marathon (13.1 miles) both start at 7:30 a.m., with the 5K following at 8:00 a.m. The race weekend is open to runners, walkers and para-athletes, and the scenic courses follow the Galveston seawall with views out over the Gulf. The marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifying event.

A flat seawall route and a February date give you conditions worth traveling for, whether you are after a qualifying time or a first marathon finish. Coastal running does mean wind is part of the equation, so practice holding effort rather than pace on exposed stretches. For 26.2 miles, count on an 18-week build with a weekly long run; for the half, 12 weeks is usually enough.