FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS

SATX MARATHONFAQ's

Find answers to all the frequently asked questions below. Check back often for updates and more information added as we get closer to race date.

GENERAL EVENT QUESTIONS

How do I register?
Please visit the “Register” page to select your distance.
What distances do you have?
  • Marathon (Sunday, 12/7/25)
  • Half Marathon (Sunday, 12/7/25)
  • 5K (Friday, 12/5/25)
What is the minimum age requirement?

You must be at least 16 years old to participate in the Marathon, 14 years old to participate in the Half Marathon, and 7 years old to participate in the 5K. All wheelchair participants are subject to the above age requirements.

What is the refund/transfer policy?
  • All registrations are final; no refunds, transfers, or deferrals will be issued. Prices may increase at any time.
  • San Antonio Sports is a non-profit organization and has a strict no refund policy. Race insurance is available if purchased at the time of registration through RegShield, a FanShield product. You may not give or sell your bib number to anyone else. Please feel free to contact us with additional questions. 
  • Click here for more information about RegShield insurance and what is covered through their policies.
  • Click here to file a claim with RegShield insurance.
How do I confirm my Registration?

To confirm you are registered for this event please log into your RunSignUp account and go to your “Profile” page. On the “Profile” page, see Races under Upcoming Events. This shows a list of all Race(s) that are coming up. If you see your event listed, you are all set. If you do not see your event, you have not completed the registration process. 

How do I change my estimated finish time?
  • You may change your estimated finish time up to 45 days out from the event in your RunSignUp account. After the 45-day deadline, all distance changes must be completed at the event expo when picking up your bib.
  • Begin by logging into your RunSignUp account and go to your “Profile” page. On the “Profile” page, see Races under Upcoming Events. You can manage the registration for the Race by clicking “Manage Registration“.
How do I change distances?
  • Distance change requests can be made via email up to 45 days prior to the event. After the 45-day deadline, all distance changes must be completed at the event expo when picking up your bib.
  • If you are requesting the distance change before the 45-day deadline, please email the event email address directly to process the distance change. Once your entry has reflected the distance change, you are not eligible for additional distance changes. Please provide the estimated finish time for the new distance you wish to participate in.

Changing from a longer to a shorter distance:

Credit for the price difference will not be provided.

Changing from a shorter to a longer distance:

Participants will be charged the price difference between the initially paid for registration and the current price for the longer distance, plus processing fees.

How do I personalize my bib?

You can submit 12 characters (including spaces) to be printed on your bib number when you register online 45 days prior to race weekend. Simply type your message into the Personalize your Bib field during registration. Beware of using symbols as not all symbols will print correctly on bib numbers.

Is the San Antonio Marathon USATF sanctioned?

Yes, the San Antonio Marathon is USATF sanctioned.

What do I receive with my registration?

Each registered participant and finisher will receive the following:

  • Finisher Medal
  • Participant t-shirt
  • Access to Post-Race Festival
  • 1 Free Beer (21+)
  • World-class course support

And so much more!

Is this event a Boston Marathon qualifying event?

Yes, the San Antonio Marathon course will be USATF certified and a “qualifier” for the Boston Marathon.

Are bikes, rollerblades, strollers or animals allowed on the course?

For the safety of our participants, no bikes, rollerblades, strollers, skateboards, or animals will be allowed on any part of the course.

Is the course walker friendly?

Yes, the San Antonio Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K courses are walker friendly. We just ask that all participants train in an effort to complete the course within the course time limit.

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