Texas · Half Marathon
La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon
La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon is a half marathon event held in La Porte, Texas. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, November 15, 2026. About 1,200 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 15, 2026
- Location
- La Porte, TX
- Field size
- ~1,200 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Location
- La Porte, Texas
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 1,200 runners
- Course
- Course crosses the Fred Hartman Bridge twice; organizer describes it as the highest off-the-ground half marathon in Texas (bridge ~177 ft above the water at its high point), but no verified total elevation-gain figure has been published.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM CST
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface
About the La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon
The La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon starts at Sylvan Beach Park by the water. The course takes runners through La Porte streets and onto the Fred Hartman Bridge, one of Texas' most distinctive structures. The bridge features twin steel towers reaching 440 feet high, with yellow cables that stand out against the sky. After completing two bridge crossings, runners finish at Five Points Plaza where they can enjoy a post-race party featuring good food, cold beer, and awards. All finishers receive…
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La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, November 15, 2026.
- Where is the La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon held?
- In La Porte, Texas.
- What distances does the La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon.
- How many people run the La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon?
- About 1,200 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 La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. $90 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon start?
- 7:30 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface.
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