Texas Sun Showdown Half Marathon
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Texas Sun Showdown Half Marathon, Relay & 5k
The Texas Sun Showdown Half Marathon, Relay & 5k is an annual running event taking place at McAllister Park in San Antonio, Texas. The event, held at Pavilion #2, features multiple distances and formats for individual runners and teams. Participants have the option to complete the course as solo runners or as part of a relay team.
The event offers several race distances:
- 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
- 13.1 miles (2-Person Relay)
- 13.1 miles (4-Person Relay)
- 5k
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual 5k
The 13.1 miles course for the half marathon and 2-person relay consists of two loops. For the relays, registration is handled on a per-person basis, and teams can compete in various categories including Open, Masters (40+), Super Masters (50+), Military, and specific mixed-gender categories. A time limit of four hours is in place for the full half marathon distance.
Participants are provided with a finisher medal and a themed shirt. Following the completion of the races, Texas barbecue food is served to the participants. Pre-race packet pickup is available on the Saturday preceding the event at IRUN, with additional pickup options at the park on the morning of the race. Virtual options are also available for those who wish to complete their chosen distance at a self-selected location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
