Half Marathon races near La Marque

The Day of the Dead Half Marathon takes place on a fall morning at Stewart Beach, located at 401 Seawall Blvd in Galveston, Texas. Bigfoot Running Company organizes this event, which features a Dia de los Muertos theme. Participants can select from a Kids Dash, 1 Mile, 5K, Quarter Marathon, or Half Marathon. Packet pickup occurs before the start of the races. The Kids Dash begins first, followed by the main races after the National Anthem is sung. The event is structured as a beach-side running party rather than a standard road race. A costume contest is held before the start, and a live DJ announces participant names. All finishers receive medals and soft t-shirts, and Bigfoot Trophy awards complement the organizer's Bigfoot theme. Aid stations are positioned along the course. After completing their race, runners can access snacks, drinks, and a post-race rally tent. The event is geared towards families, offering youth pricing for participants aged 12 and under in the 5K and Quarter Marathon, along with group discounts and opportunities to volunteer before running.

Galveston Ultra Trail takes place on Galveston Island, Texas, with the Gulf of Mexico bordering the course instead of a road shoulder or forest trail. Trail Racing Over Texas is the organizer. The event offers distances from a 1 Mile Walk, Kids Run, 5K run/walk, and 5K ruck, up to a 10K, half marathon, 50K relay, and a 50K ultra. The course features miles of open beach, with hard-packed sand suitable for consistent running and ocean views throughout. The 50K is a point-to-point race across the island. Shorter distances offer the same coastal experience for walkers, ruckers, new runners, relay teams, and ultra runners.

The Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Deer Park is a morning race in Deer Park, Texas, offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. It begins at 8:00 AM from the large pavilion. Registration must be completed via RunSignup prior to race day, as no on-site sign-ups will be available. The 5K and 10K follow an out-and-back course, with the 5K completed twice and the 10K completed four times. The half marathon also utilizes an out-and-back route. Packet pickup is efficient, opening 30 minutes before the start and concluding 10 minutes prior to the race.

This 5K and 10K, now in its 46th year, is held with the Annual Lampasas Spring Ho Festival. Proceeds support Lampasas community scholarships and non-profits. Earn points for the Centex Race Series. The first 200 participants receive a race bag. The 10K is called the 'Toughest 10K in Texas'. Parts of the course will be open to vehicular traffic.

Santa Hustle Galveston is a holiday-themed road race held at Beach Central in Galveston, Texas. Taking place in December, it features a half marathon, 5K, and Kids Dash, with shorter fun-run options also available. As part of the Santa Hustle series, the event emphasizes Christmas costumes, Santa-style race energy, and a family-friendly atmosphere over a competitive marathon program. The course utilizes Galveston's roads, with Beach Central as the event's central point. Participant numbers are anticipated between 1,000 and 5,000, creating a lively atmosphere without the scale of a major city marathon. The combination of a half marathon, 5K, and kids race attracts participants seeking various distances, from those using the holiday season for a longer run to families wanting a short, festive run by the beach.

The Galveston Marathon & Half Marathon is a race weekend on Galveston Island, Texas, featuring a Boston-qualifying marathon, a half marathon, and a 5K. The marathon course is flat and fast, offering experienced runners a solid opportunity for a qualifying time. The 5K provides a shorter option for runners and walkers during the same weekend. The marathon and half marathon routes traverse Beach Town and East Beach before following the Galveston Seawall, with views of the Gulf of Mexico. The event accommodates wheelchair, hand cycle, and other adaptive athletes, with courses designed for accessibility. Marathon and half marathon participants receive long-sleeve technical shirts, 5K participants receive short-sleeve shirts, all finishers earn medals, and the event concludes with food and beverages at the post-race gathering.