Surfside Beach Marathon
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Event overview
The Surfside Beach Marathon takes place on Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Surfside Beach / Freeport, Texas. All on-beach races are run entirely on sand with no pavement sections, along the stretch between Surfside Beach and the San Luis Pass. The event offers in-person and virtual options; virtual participants receive mailed race packets and finisher medals. The event is held rain or shine. A post-race party includes food and drinks.
Distances and format
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Surfin' Surfside 10K
- Surfin' Surfside 5K
- Kids K (open to ages 12 and under)
- Virtual Marathon, Virtual Half Marathon, Virtual 10K, Virtual 5K
Logistics
Packet pickup is scheduled at Stahlman Park Pavilion (2211 Bluewater Highway, Surfside Beach, TX 77541) on the day before the race and on race day. The event notes that walkers are welcome and that some sandy sections may be looser than others; strollers are allowed. Dogs are permitted in outside areas but not inside the pavilion, and participants are asked to clean up after animals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
