Race Day Instructions
Race Start Time
Start Time: 7:30 AM (2 hours strictly enforced)
Race Start & Finish Location: Galveston County Daily News
8522 Teichman Rd, Galveston, Texas 77554
General Parking
No parking or drop-off at the Start/Finish area. Use the Satellite Parking lot (unless you have purchased a Donor Parking Pass) and take the shuttle to the start/finish area.
- Satellite Parking: Galveston County District Clerk, 600 59th St. Galveston TX 77551
- Directions from Houston to Satellite Parking:
- Take I-45 South.
- Follow I-45 South onto State Highway 87N for 0.1 mile
- Turn left onto 59th Street
- Continue 0.2 miles to parking on right
Please DO NOT exit at Harborside Drive/Teichman Road.
Shuttle Transportation
Shuttle from the satellite parking lot will be available to transport runners (and family/supporters) to the start/finish line starting at 5:30 AM. Last shuttle leaves at 7:00 AM. Shuttle transportation back to the parking lot will be available after the race start (~7:45 AM).
Carpooling
Carpooling is highly suggested! Please allow yourself ample time to find a parking space and get to the race start area.
Donor Parking (Previously Purchased Passes Only)
The road to the race start/finish, including Donor Parking lot, will be closed to traffic at 6:15 AM. You must arrive before 6:15 AM to access the donor parking lot. You may use the Harborside Dr. exit to access parking. Instructions are on your parking pass.
Start/Finish Area Map
For a complete course map click HERE
Bag Drop
Bag drop is available next to packet pickup, at the Galveston County Daily News.
Race Timing System/Bib
The timing tag will be distributed in your race packet, attached to your bib. You will need to wear it to receive an official finish time when you cross the finish line. If you forget your bib, there is a $10 fee to replace it. All participants must wear their bib on the front in a way so that course officials can see it. Do not bend or fold your bib, it may damage or interfere with the timing tag, and you will not get a recorded time. The bib is non-transferable. No official finishing time will be awarded if someone else is wearing your bib.
Race Etiquette
Line up at the starting line according to how fast you plan to run or walk the event. Slower runners and walkers should move to the back of the race pack. Run or walk no more than two abreast.
Stay to your LEFT to avoid runners coming in the opposite direction (heading northbound towards Tiki Island, you should be closer to shoulder of the road and runners going southbound will be closer to the median).
Water Stations
Water stations on both sides of the bridge (before and after the Causeway). No water stations on the bridge.
Port-A-Johns
At Start/Finish and all water stations.
Race Time Limit
2 hours (strictly enforced). You will not be allowed back onto the Causeway from Tiki Island after 8:45 AM.
Course Markers
Visible mile markers will be positioned along the course.
Course Description
Out and back, Start and Finish at the Galveston County Daily News, get on the causeway north bound (against traffic) exit Tiki Island, turn around, back same way.
Photography
Official race photographer will be on the course and at the finish. Make sure you smile for the photographer! Smiley faces will likely end up on our Facebook page or on our marketing materials.
Finish Line
Keep moving after you cross the finish line. Once you finish you are not allowed back in the finish area. You are not allowed to cross the finish line again with friends, family or running buddy. Results will be posted at onsite and also on the official website at Toughest10KGalveston.org. Finisher’s medal will be awarded just outside the finish chute.
Post-Race Party
After you finish your event, stick around and cheer in your fellow runners and walkers and party in the park with us, there will be lots of food, fun, and entertainment for your enjoyment.
Awards
Awards Ceremonies will start at 8:45 AM or when official results are available, whichever is the later.
