San Marcos Half Marathon, 10k, 5k

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  • Date Sun 8th February 2026
  • Location San Marcos, Hays
  • Price $45.00 - $99.00
  • Races 7 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km

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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the San Marcos Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, taking place on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, in the charming town of San Marcos, Hays! Organized by Scallywompus Events, this race is the second installment of the Texas Hill Country Half Marathon Series and proudly holds the title of the oldest half marathon in Texas.

Join fellow runners as you navigate the breathtaking prairie landscape, complete with rolling hills that promise a thrilling challenge. The race kicks off and concludes at the Tanger Outlet Mall parking lot, where the festive atmosphere comes alive with a Scallywompus-style after-party. With a motto of "Come for the race, stay for the party!" you can expect an explosion of excitement and fun once you cross the finish line. San Marcos, located conveniently between San Antonio and Austin, offers a plethora of activities to enjoy after the race, from indulging in delicious Tex-Mex cuisine to soaking up live music and vibrant shopping. Don’t miss out on this incredible dayβ€”sign up now and make your race day a memorable celebration!

San Marcos Half Marathon, 10k, 5k

Sun 8th February 2026

Two women in athletic wear happily participate in a road race. One raises a peace sign while the other smiles. Other runners and a waving American flag are visible in the background. It’s a sunny day. A smiling woman wearing sunglasses, a white shirt, and pink knee socks stands in front of a colorful "Finisher" backdrop, holding a water bottle and wearing medals and a race bib after completing a running event. Eight people in athletic wear stand side by side outdoors, smiling and holding drinks with medals around their necks, likely after a race event. Other participants and tents are visible in the background on a sunny day. A woman in sunglasses and a light green tank top takes a selfie at an outdoor race event, with a crowd, water cups on a table, and a β€œTexas” banner visible in the background.

Organiser's Description

Race #2 of the Texas Hill Country Half Marathon Series

The Oldest Half in Texas, it has to be Good!
Formerly known as "Moe's Better Half", this oldest half marathon is probably older than some of us now! - YEESH! This San MARVELOUS race ventures through a beautiful prairie landscape with that infamous rolling hill. The start and finish are in the Tanger Outlet Mall parking lot where our festivities take place. As always, post race you can count on the explosion of excitement and fun that is our Scallywompus style after-party! After all, our motto is "Come for the race, stay for the party!"
This not-so-sleepy town midway from San Antonio and Austin offers plenty to do for the rest of the day there whether you fancy yourself some more adult beverages, Tex-Mex cuisine, live music, shopping and all-around good times.

So get signed up and make a day or weekend out of it!

Races

  • San Marcos Half Marathon

    $99.00

  • San Marcos Half Marathon Virtual

    $99.00

  • San Marcos 10k

    $55.00

  • San Marcos 10k Virtual

    $55.00

  • San Marcos 5k

    $45.00

  • San Marcos 5k Virtual

    $45.00

  • San Marcos .05k Fun Run

    $45.00

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Location

Tanger Outlets, 4015 S Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX 78666, United States

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