Texas Sun Showdown Half Marathon, Relay & 5k
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 7:05 AM CDT
- Location
- San Antonio, TX
- McAllister Park-Pavilion #2, 13298 Buckhorn Rd, 78247
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Run a Half Marathon, 5K, or Relay in San Antonio, earning a Texas medal and enjoying post-race barbecue with friends.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
Who it's for
- Beginner Friendly
- Military & First Responders
Great for: beginners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
Join the 3rd Annual Texas Sun Showdown in San Antonio, offering a Half Marathon, 5K, and Relay options. Whether you're seeking a personal challenge or a fun team experience, this event welcomes you. Participants will earn a distinctive Texas finisher medal and an awesome Texas theme shirt. The post-race celebration features delicious Texas barbecue, making for a memorable finish. Embrace the warm Texas atmosphere and enjoy a well-supported race day.
What to expect
- Choose your challenge: a Half Marathon, 5K, or a 2- or 4-person relay.
- Earn a Texas finisher medal and an awesome Texas theme shirt.
- Enjoy delicious Texas barbecue food post-race.
Standout details
- Texas finisher medal
- Awesome Texas theme shirt
- Delicious Texas barbecue post-race
- 2-person and 4-person relay options
Perks & features
- Medal
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Distances & registration
6 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sun, Jun 14, 7:10 AM CDT · From $43.40
Opens Sep 11, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes May 10, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 5K
Sun, Jun 14, 12:00 AM CDT · From $43.40
Opens Sep 12, 2025, 6:12 AM CDT · Closes May 10, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 13.1 Miles
Sun, Jun 14, 7:05 AM CDT · From $43.40
Opens Sep 6, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes May 10, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
+ 3 more optionsHide
- 13.1 Miles
Sun, Jun 14, 7:05 AM CDT · From $43.40
Opens Sep 16, 2025, 5:21 AM CDT · Closes May 10, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 13.1 Miles
Sun, Jun 14, 7:00 AM CDT · From $94.28
Opens Sep 11, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes May 10, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 13.1 Miles
Sun, Jun 14, 12:00 AM CDT · From $94.28
Opens Sep 12, 2025, 6:12 AM CDT · Closes May 10, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
long distance + warm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
ALL VIRTUAL EVENTS ARE NOW CLOSED!
We invite you to join us for the 3rd AnnualTexas Sun Showdown Half Marathon, Relay & 5k
Three great options: Want a challenge? Run the Half Marathon. Want to get a team together to relay? Grab your friends, find your team shirts or costumes! You can also run the 5K solo. Participants receive a Texas finisher medal, an awesome Texas theme shirt and delicious Texas barbecue food post race.
TIME LIMIT FOR THE HALF MARATHON IS 4 HOURS.
Relay Info: You will be prompted to join an existing Relay Team or create a new Relay Team during the registration process. Registration fee is a per person fee. All team members must register separately.
Relay Categories:
Open (All male, all female, or co-ed, any age) Masters (All male, all female, or co-ed, ages 40+) Super Masters (All male, all female, or co-ed, ages 50+) Mixed X (3 female, 1 male, any age) Mixed Y (3 males, 1 female, any age) Military Packet Pickup Info:
Pre-Race Packet Pickup-Saturday June 13th 11-4 PM IRUN
Race Day June 15th McAllister Park Pavilion #2 from 6-7:30 AM 13298 Buckhorn Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247
Schedule of Event 7:15AM HALF MARATHON AND 2-PERSON RELAY START 7:20AM 4-PERSON RELAY START 7:30AM 5K START 8:30AM 5K AWARDS 9:45AM RELAY 1/2 MARATHON AWARDS 10:00 AM HALF-MARATHON AWARDS
Race Routes : Half Marathon and 2-person relay (half marathoners will complete 2 loops) See Route Here
4-person relay route: See Route Here
5K: See 5K Route Here
The Virtual Texas Sun Showdown 5K and Half Marathon are races that you can run or walk from any location and route. You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself.
Signup, download and print your race bib, complete the run and submit your results. When you submit your time, you will also be able to download, print and/or share your Finisher's Certificate. Complete your race and submit your results between: June 15, 2026 12:00am- June 30, 2026 11:59pm
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