Races Marathon · Galveston, USA
Galveston Marathon
Galveston Marathon is a flat marathon in Galveston, USA, held each February. The organiser calls it a flat, fast course along the Galveston Seawall, passing through Beach Town and East Beach. The marathon is two laps of the same loop. Galveston in February is mild and often windy off the Gulf, typically 9 to 17°C. On a course as flat as Galveston Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
February
next: Sunday 21 February 2027
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Galveston in February is mild and often windy off the Gulf, typically 9 to 17°C.
Racing this course well
The organiser calls it a flat, fast course along the Galveston Seawall, passing through Beach Town and East Beach. The marathon is two laps of the same loop.
On a course as flat as Galveston Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- From $105, rising to $115 in mid-December and $125 in the final week (2027 race)
Official Galveston Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 21 February 2027
- Start time
- 07:30
- Time limit
- 6 hours
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 5k
The course in numbers
The marathon runs two laps and aid stations sit every 3 km (2 miles) and at the 5K turnaround.
- Layout
- Loop
- Course status
- Course certification numbers TX22001JH (marathon) and TX22002JH (half)
- Boston qualifier
- Yes
Pick your goal for Galveston
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Galveston Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Galveston Marathon?
- The next Galveston Marathon is on Sunday 21 February 2027 in Galveston, USA. It is held each February.
- Is the Galveston Marathon course flat?
- The organiser calls it a flat, fast course along the Galveston Seawall, passing through Beach Town and East Beach. The marathon is two laps of the same loop.
- How do I enter the Galveston Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: From $105, rising to $115 in mid-December and $125 in the final week (2027 race).
- Is the Galveston Marathon a Boston qualifier?
- Yes. The Galveston Marathon is run on a certified course, so a time set here can be used to apply for the Boston Marathon.
- How should I train for the Galveston Marathon?
- Train specifically for Galveston — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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