FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Distance changes can be made through your RunSignUp account until 11/3/25. After this date, all distance changes must be completed at the event expo when picking up your bib. If you would like to change your distance prior to the 11/3/25 deadline, please follow these instructions.

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.

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“.

We know the 10K is a popular distance, and we truly appreciate the interest from our participants. While it’s not currently part of the inaugural race weekend, which focuses on the marathon and half marathon on Sunday and a nighttime 5K on Friday, we’re still finalizing our weekend schedule. We’re listening closely to participant and community feedback and will consider all input as we refine the event. Stay tuned—there’s always a possibility for adjustments based on demand

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.

• 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.

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!

Yes! We have proudly partnered with GOVX to provide exclusive registration discounts. Click here for more information.

• The Marathon time limit is 7 hours.
• The Half Marathon time limit is 4 hours.
• The 5K time limit is 1 hour.

Yes, the San Antonio Marathon is USATF sanctioned.

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

Yes, the San Antonio Road Runners will be leading our Pace Teams. Pace Times will be available for:

• Half Marathon: 1:30, 1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, and 3:00
• Marathon: 3:30, 3:40, 3:50, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, and 5:00

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.

The San Antonio Marathon welcomes participants of all abilities. Click here to see our event safety guidelines and policies for Athletes with Disabilities.  If you plan to participate as an Athlete with Disabilities, please contact: marathon@sanantoniosports.org. Participants must adhere to all policies set forth by the San Antonio Marathon.

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

Yes, headphones are allowed, but please keep the volume low enough to stay aware of your surroundings. You must be able to hear race officials, course instructions, and other runners at all times. If your awareness is impacted, you may be asked to remove them.

• Marathon: 17 water stations on course
• Half-Marathon: 8 water stations on course
• 5K: 1 water station on course

Marathon & Half Marathon:

• Start Line: Main Plaza
• Finish Line Fiesta: Hemisfair

5K:

• Start & Finish Line Village: Hemisfair

The San Antonio Marathon & Half Marathon have timed course cutoffs: 1 for the Half Marathon and 3 for the Marathon.

• Half Marathon: 4 hours (18:19 per mile)
• Marathon: 7 hours (16:01 per mile)

Marathon participants must remain in their assigned corrals and should not drop back, as cutoffs are strictly enforced. Cutoff times are based on your timing chip, not gun time. In the event of a race delay, cutoff times will be adjusted. Final cutoff details are in your Race Week Information Guide.

• Cutoff #1 – Mile 6.3: E Mulberry Ave & Red Oak Road, just before entering Brackenridge Park. Participants who miss this cutoff will be redirected to Broadway.
• Cutoff #2 – Mile 9.7 (Marathon only): Wilson St & N New Braunfels Ave at the course split inside Fort Sam Houston. Marathon participants who miss this cutoff will be reclassified as Half Marathon participants.
• Cutoff #3 – Mile 11 (Marathon only): E Hildebrand Ave & N New Braunfels Ave. Marathon participants who miss this cutoff will be turned around and directed back south on the course.

The course time limit starts when the last corral crosses the start line. If your pace drops below the minimum (Marathon: 16:01/mile, Half Marathon: 18:19/mile), you have a few options:

• Increase your pace to stay within the limit.
• Ride a SAG vehicle to a later point on the course and continue. You can still finish and receive a medal but will be listed as DNF in the official results.
• If you cannot or choose not to continue, the SAG vehicle will take you to the next Medical Station for transport back to the finish.

• LOCATION: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Hall 4 A/B
• DATE: December 5-6, 2025
• EXPO HOURS:
  • Friday, December 5: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Saturday, December 6: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

All participants must pick up their own packet. A photo ID that matches the name used on your registration is required to pick up your packet.

There is no race day packet pick-up on Sunday, December 7.

Packets will include a bib number, t-shirt and gear bag.

We’d love to hear from you! Email us here.