Texas · 20 Yards · 1 Mile · 5K
Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Galveston
Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Galveston is a 20 Yards, 1 Mile, 5K, 6.55 Miles and half marathon event held in Galveston, Texas. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 13 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Galveston, TX
- Field size
- ~13 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Galveston, Texas
- Distances
- 20 Yards, 1 Mile, 5K, 6.55 Miles, Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 13 runners
- Course
- Flat, at/near sea level; coastal course around Stewart Beach (Galveston city elevation ~ -2 ft). No official elevation profile published.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail
About the Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Galveston
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Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Galveston: common questions
- When is the Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Galveston?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Galveston held?
- In Galveston, Texas.
- What distances does the Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Galveston offer?
- 20 Yards, 1 Mile, 5K, 6.55 Miles and Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Galveston?
- About 13 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Galveston?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Galveston?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $15 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Galveston start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Galveston?
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail.
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