Frequently Asked Questions
Registration
To confirm your registration, log in to your RunSignUp account and navigate to your Profile page. Under "Upcoming Events", you’ll see a list of races you’re currently registered for. If this event appears in your list, your registration is complete. If it does not appear, the registration process was not completed. A confirmation email is also sent by RunSignUp immediately after registration.
If someone else registers for you, your registration is created as a sub‑account under their RunSignup profile, meaning they control and manage the registration on your behalf. You can choose to let them continue managing it, or you can claim the account to take ownership of your profile, update your personal information, and manage your own registration going forward.
Click here for step‑by‑step instructions on how to manage your profile and claim your sub‑account in RunSignup.
Please note that it is strongly recommended that you claim your sub‑account if you plan to make any updates to your registration (such as distance transfers or address changes) or if you want to ensure you receive official race emails, including event details and important updates.
You can update your estimated finish time in your RunSignUp account through November 2, 2026. After this deadline, all changes must be made in person at the event expo when picking up your bib.
To update your finish time, log in to your RunSignUp account and go to your Profile page. Under Upcoming Events, locate your race and click on Manage Registration to make changes.
Distance changes can be made through your RunSignUp account from February 6, 2026, through November 2, 2026. After November 2, 2026, all distance changes must be completed in person at the event expo when picking up your bib. No changes will be accepted on race day.
To change your distance prior to the November 2 deadline, log in to your RunSignUp account, go to your Profile, and under Upcoming Events, click Manage Registration for your race.
February 6 – November 2, 2026
- Changing from a longer to a shorter distance: $15 transfer fee. No credit or refund is issued for the difference in price between distances.
- Changing from a shorter to a longer distance: $15 transfer fee + the price difference between your original registration and the current price of the longer distance, plus processing fees.
November 6 – December 4, 2026 (Expo Only)
- Changing from a longer to a shorter distance: $30 transfer fee. No credit or refund is issued for the difference in price between distances.
- Changing from a shorter to a longer distance: $30 transfer fee + the price difference between your original registration and the current price of the longer distance.
Important Notes
- Transfers between participants are not permitted. Registrations cannot be given or sold to another individual.
- All fees are subject to RunSignUp processing fees where applicable.
All registrations are final; no refunds, transfers, or deferrals will be issued.
San Antonio Sports is a non-profit organization and has a strict no refund policy. Prices may increase at any time. Race insurance is available if purchased at the time of registration through RegShield, a FanShield product. You may not give or sell your bib number to anyone else. Please feel free to contact us with additional questions.
Click here for more information about RegShield insurance and what is covered through their policies.
Click here to file a claim with RegShield insurance.
You must be at least 16 years old to participate in the Marathon, 14 years old to participate in the Half Marathon, and 7 years old to participate in the 5K. All wheelchair participants are subject to the above age requirements.
Each registered participant and finisher will receive the following:
- Finisher Medal
- Participant t-shirt
- Access to Post-Race Finish Line Fiesta
- 1 Free Beer (21+)
- World-class course support
Yes! We have proudly partnered with GOVX to provide exclusive registration discounts. To redeem your discount, please visit GOVX to verify your credentials.
Discounts are available while supplies last.
Race day registration will not be available for the San Antonio Marathon or Half Marathon. We encourage runners to register early, as registration may close in advance if capacity is reached.
Yes! If you’ve already registered, you can still join an existing group or team through your RunSignup account. Learn how here.
Course
The Marathon time limit is 7 hours from the time you cross the starting line to the finish line.
The Half Marathon time limit is 4 hours from the time you cross the starting line to the finish line.
The 5K time limit is 1 hour from the time you cross the starting line to the finish line.
Yes, the San Antonio Marathon course is USATF certified and a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
The San Antonio Marathon welcomes participants of all abilities. Click here to see our event safety guidelines and policies for Athletes with Disabilities.
For the safety of all participants and spectators, dogs and other pets/animals are not permitted on any of the race courses for the San Antonio Marathon, Half Marathon, or 5K.
Yes, headphones are allowed, but please keep the volume low enough to stay aware of your surroundings. You must be able to hear race officials, course instructions, and other runners at all times. If your awareness is impacted, you may be asked to remove them.
Marathon: 18 water stations on course
Half-Marathon: 8 water stations on course
5K: 1 water station on course
The number, spacing, and locations of water stations may vary by distance and are subject to change. Final water station details will be shared closer to race weekend and communicated to registered participants.
Marathon & Half Marathon:
Start Line: TBD
Finish Line Fiesta: Hemisfair
5K:
Start Line & Finish Line Fiesta: Hemisfair
The San Antonio Marathon & Half Marathon have timed course cutoffs: 1 for the Half Marathon and 3 for the Marathon.
- Half Marathon: 4 hours (18:19 per mile)
- Marathon: 7 hours (16:01 per mile)
Marathon participants must remain in their assigned corrals and should not drop back, as cutoffs are strictly enforced. Cutoff times are based on your timing chip, not gun time. In the event of a race delay, cutoff times will be adjusted. Final cutoff details will be provided in the Race Week Runner Guide.
Course cutoff locations and times are tentative and subject to change. Final cutoff details will be confirmed closer to race weekend and shared with registered participants via email and on the official race website.
Approximate Cutoff Points:
- Cutoff #1 – Approx. Mile 6: Participants who miss this cutoff will be redirected along the course.
- Cutoff #2 – Approx. Mile 10 (Marathon only): Marathon participants who miss this cutoff will be reclassified as Half Marathon participants.
- Cutoff #3 – Approx. Mile 11 (Marathon only): Marathon participants who miss this cutoff will be turned around and directed back toward the finish area.
All cutoff mile markers, locations, and procedures are approximate and subject to change.
The course time limit begins when the final start corral crosses the start line. Participants are expected to maintain the minimum pace required to remain on the course, which will be communicated closer to race weekend.
Runners who fall behind the minimum pace may be:
- Asked to increase their pace to stay within the course time limit
- Offered transportation via an official event vehicle to a later point on the course or toward the finish area
- Directed to a medical or support station if they are unable or choose not to continue
Participants who utilize on-course transportation may still be allowed to cross the finish line and receive a finisher medal but may be listed as DNF (Did Not Finish) in the official results.
All time limits, pacing requirements, and procedures are subject to change.
Packet Pick-Up
Location: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Hall 4 A/B
Date: December 4-5, 2026
Expo Hours:
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- Friday, December 4: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Saturday, December 5: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Participants aged 18 and older must pick up their own packet, and a photo ID matching the name on the registration is required at pick‑up.
For participants under 18, a parent or legal guardian may collect the packet on their behalf. A birth certificate matching the minor’s registration name will be required for verification.
There is no race day packet pick-up for the San Antonio Half Marathon or Marathon on Sunday, December 6.
