What race distances can I run in Galveston?
Galveston has 5K (15), 10K (6), Half Marathon (11). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
Texas · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Galveston, Texas
Upcoming running races in and near Galveston, Texas - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
17 upcoming races · 5 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Galveston races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Galveston Galveston, TXFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Galveston Ultra Trail Galveston, TXFrom $55Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Toughest 10k Galveston Galveston, TXFrom $70Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Daily News Press Run - Galveston Galveston, TXFrom $40Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Galveston Island Turkey Trot Galveston, TXFrom $55Details Sun, Dec 20, 2026Santa Hustle Galveston Galveston, TXFrom $60Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027Bigfoot Classic - Galveston Galveston, TXFrom $30Details Sun, Feb 21, 2027Galveston Marathon & Half Marathon Galveston, TXFrom $45Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Rodeo Stampede - Galveston Galveston, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 27, 2027Hatchling Hustle Galveston, TXRegistration opens Nov 29From $25Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Spring Fling - Galveston Galveston, TXFrom $30Details Sun, May 9, 2027Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Galveston Galveston, TXFrom $30Details Sat, May 22, 2027The Wiener Run - Galveston Galveston, TXFrom $30Details Sun, Jun 13, 2027Red, White and Blue Half Marathon - Galveston Galveston, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Shark Week Showdown 5K, 10K - Galveston, TX Galveston, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 4, 2027Heroes and Villains Half Marathon- Galveston Galveston, TXFrom $30Details Sun, Sep 26, 2027The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - Galveston Galveston, TXFrom $30Details
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Races in Nearby Cities
More race calendars close to Galveston. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
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 Oct 8, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Galveston
When is race season in Galveston?
October is the busiest month for races in Galveston, with 4 of the 17, followed by February with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Galveston races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 5 races in Galveston with published results, the typical median finish is around 39:43, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a race in Galveston?
Browse Galveston run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.
Are there trail races near Galveston?
Yes, one race around Galveston gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.