Race calendar · December 2026 · Texas

December 2026 Marathon Races in Texas

Every Marathon in Texas in December 2026, all 10 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

10 Marathon races in December 2026

What the field actually runs

December Marathon Races, By the Numbers

4:44:10Median finish time
2:50:19Median winning time
134Median field size
3December Marathon races with published results

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 22, 2026.

When in December

The December Race Weekends

Marathon races do not spread evenly across December. The busiest weekend is December 19 and December 20, with 3 of them. Another 4 fall on a weekday.

  1. Dec 5 – Dec 62
  2. Dec 12 – Dec 131
  3. Dec 19 – Dec 203

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The December Marathon races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Soonest Marathon Races in December

10 total

Common Questions About Running a December Marathon in Texas

When in December are most Marathon races held?

The busiest weekend in Texas is December 19 and December 20, with 3 Marathon races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, December 19 with 3. Another 4 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for a December Marathon?

As early as you can. 4 of these December Marathon races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 9 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.

How much does a December Marathon cost to enter?

The typical entry is $59.99, with paid entries running from $22.5 up to $100. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.

What is a good Marathon time?

Across the 3 of these December Marathon races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 4:44:10, and the median winning time was 2:50:19. So anything under 4:44:10 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.

How big is a typical December Marathon field?

The median one finished 134 runners, across the 3 of these December Marathon races with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 6:29:24.

Are there trail Marathon races in Texas in December?

Yes, one race around Texas gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.

Marathon Races in Other Months

November and January sit either side of December, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.