COURSES &DISTANCES
The San Antonio Marathon offers something for everyone, with a Friday night 5K and Sunday Marathon and Half Marathon.Â
Every step of our world class courses tells a story of San Antonio’s vibrant spirit, rich culture, and storied heritage.Â
Explore our courses below.Â
The San Antonio Marathon (26.2 miles / 42 km) kicks off at Main Plaza in the heart of Downtown San Antonio and takes runners on a scenic journey through some of the city’s most cherished neighborhoods and streets, including King William, North Saint Mary’s Street, Monte Vista, Olmos Park, and Alamo Heights. Along the way, participants will pass iconic landmarks such as The Alamo, through Fort Sam Houston, and enjoy the natural beauty of Brackenridge Park before entering the finish line fiesta at Hemisfair. This inaugural course is USATF Certified and proudly endorsed by Meb Keflezighi.
MARATHON
START TIME: 7:15 AM
START LINE: Main Plaza
FINISH LINE FIESTA: Hemisfair
COURSE TIME LIMIT: 7 hours
WATER STATIONS ON COURSE: 17
ELECTROLYTES ON COURSE: 8
GEL STATIONS ON COURSE: 2
Electrolytes and Gel brought to you by GU Energy LabsÂ
(All details above are subject to change)
COURSEHIGHLIGHTS
FINISHER MEDAL & PARTICIPANT T-SHIRT
All participants will receive an exclusive participant t-shirt at packet pick up and medal as they cross the finish line. Stay tuned—the medal design will be revealed soon!
The San Antonio Half Marathon (13.1 miles / 21 km) starts at Main Plaza and finishes at Hemisfair with the finish line fie Fiesta. The course takes runners through scenic neighborhoods like Southtown, the King William Historic District, and North Saint Mary’s Street, passing landmarks such as The Alamo, Fort Sam Houston, and the Historic Pearl, as well as the natural beauty of Brackenridge Park.
HALF MARATHON
START TIME: 7:15 AM
START LINE: Main Plaza
FINISH LINE FIESTA: Hemisfair
COURSE TIME LIMIT: 4Â hours
WATER STATIONS ON COURSE: 8
ELECTROLYTES ON COURSE: 5
GEL STATIONS ON COURSE: 1
Electrolytes and Gel brought to you by GU Energy Labs
(All details above are subject to change)
COURSEHIGHLIGHTS
FINISHER MEDAL & PARTICIPANT T-SHIRT
All participants will receive an exclusive participant t-shirt at packet pick up and medal as they cross the finish line. Stay tuned—the medal design will be revealed soon!
The San Antonio 5K (3.1 miles / 5km) will be a USATF certified course. This Friday night 5K is open to all ages and abilities and will kick off race weekend!
5K
SATX 5K PRESENTED BY HOLIDAYS ON HOUSTON
DATE: Friday, December 5, 2025
START TIME: 7:00 PM
START & FINISH LINE VILLAGE:Â Hemisfair
COURSE TIME LIMIT: 1 hour
(All details above are subject to change)
COURSEHIGHLIGHTS
FINISHER MEDAL & PARTICIPANT T-SHIRT
All participants will receive an exclusive participant t-shirt at packet pick up and medal as they cross the finish line. Stay tuned—the medal design will be revealed soon!