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About RaceIndexOur methodologyData coverageCyclingTriathlon
  • Marathon
  • 42.2 km
  • San Antonio
  • Event dates –
  • Open entry

San Antonio Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Official event website & entry ↗
Plan my trainingPlan my paceData current as of

Decision summary

San Antonio Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
9:57/km

7:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
83/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
47 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

San Antonio Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
42.2 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
City, Historic, Riverside, Parkland, Waterfront

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the San Antonio Marathon route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the San Antonio Marathon?

The San Antonio Marathon is described as rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 277 m.

Where does the San Antonio Marathon route go?

The San Antonio Marathon route starts at Main Plaza, downtown San Antonio; 7:15 AM start and finishes at Hemisfair, downtown San Antonio. Underfoot, expect paved city streets. It passes Main Plaza, The Alamo, San Antonio River Walk, Majestic Theatre and King William Historic District. Post-race Finish Line Fiesta at Hemisfair, including one free beer (21+) for finishers.

What should runners know on race day for the San Antonio Marathon?

Downtown road closures begin at 3:00 AM on race day; closures in outlying neighborhoods (King William, Pearl/St. Mary's Strip, River Road, Monte Vista, Olmos Park, Alamo Heights, Mahncke Park) begin on a rolling basis from 6:00 AM. 18. Official pace teams led by San Antonio Road Runners.

Race character

Scenery

  • City
  • Historic
  • Riverside
  • Parkland
  • Waterfront

Atmosphere

  • Big City
  • Community

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Rolling
Technicality
Moderate
Source-stated ascent
277 m
Net elevation
2 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
Approximately 18,000 participants expected across the inaugural 2025 race weekend.

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
7-hour course time limit from the time you cross the starting line; three timed cutoff points at approximately miles 6, 10 and 11.
Qualification status
Course is fully USATF Certified and serves as an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

Race day logistics

Aid stations
18
Pacers
Official pace teams led by San Antonio Road Runners.
Closed roads
Downtown road closures begin at 3:00 AM on race day; closures in outlying neighborhoods (King William, Pearl/St. Mary's Strip, River Road, Monte Vista, Olmos Park, Alamo Heights, Mahncke Park) begin on a rolling basis from 6:00 AM.
Expo / packet pickup
San Antonio Marathon Health & Fitness Expo at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center (Hall 4 A/B): Friday Dec 4, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Saturday Dec 5, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Free and open to the public; mandatory packet pickup with no race-day pickup.
Medal
Each registered finisher receives a finisher medal; medal engraving available onsite at the finish line for an add-on fee.
Finisher tee
Each registered participant receives a participant t-shirt.

Access and course status

Start
Main Plaza, downtown San Antonio; 7:15 AM start.
Finish
Hemisfair, downtown San Antonio.

Course facts

Course type
Point To Point
Surface
Paved city streets
Landmarks
Main Plaza, The Alamo, San Antonio River Walk, Majestic Theatre, King William Historic District, Brackenridge Park, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Pearl / St. Mary's Strip, Monte Vista, Olmos Park, Alamo Heights, Hemisfair
Notable features
  • Post-race Finish Line Fiesta at Hemisfair, including one free beer (21+) for finishers
  • weekend also features the SATX Two-Step challenge combining multiple distances
  • Built around themed miles, each highlighting a unique aspect of San Antonio's heritage
  • the route showcases the city's diverse culture, iconic landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods, passing the Alamo, the River Walk, the historic missions corridor and Brackenridge Park before finishing at Hemisfair

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 14°CTypical temperature
  • 17 kphTypical wind
  • 2 mmTypical rainfall
  • 83Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

Sources used on this page (2)

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