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La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 15, 2026, 7:30 AM CST

Location
La Porte, TX
636 N. Bayshore Dr., 77571
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Run over the iconic Fred Hartman Bridge and celebrate your finish with a lively post-race party by the bay.

  • Scenic
  • Festive

The La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon offers a unique running experience starting at Sylvan Beach Park. The course guides runners through La Porte streets and features two crossings of the Fred Hartman Bridge, a distinctive structure known for its twin steel towers and yellow cables. After navigating this iconic landmark, participants finish at Five Points Plaza, where a lively post-race party awaits with good food, cold beer, and awards. All finishers are celebrated with a medal. This event is also the third race in the Texas Bridge Series.

What to expect

  • Expect a course that includes two crossings of the distinctive Fred Hartman Bridge.
  • Enjoy a celebratory post-race party at Five Points Plaza with good food, cold beer, and awards.
  • All finishers receive a commemorative medal.

Standout details

  • Two crossings of the Fred Hartman Bridge
  • Post-race party with food and cold beer
  • Finisher medal for all participants
  • Part of the Texas Bridge Series

Perks & features

  • After-Party

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Distances & registration

2 options

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  • 13.1 Miles

    Sun, Nov 15, 7:30 AM CST · From $80.50

    Opens Dec 4, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Dec 30, 2025, 6:59 PM CST

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sun, Nov 15, 7:30 AM CST · From $85.80

    Opens Dec 4, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Jun 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

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The course

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From the organizer

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 a medal.

This event is the third race in the Texas Bridge Series, organized by 3 Bros Running Company.

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