After years of planning, the inaugural San Antonio Marathon weekend is lastly sprinting into motion Friday, December 5 by Sunday, December 7. Whereas runners have been coaching for months, the remainder of us may use a primer on street closures, the place to look at, and the place to park.
What’s the San Antonio Marathon?The inaugural occasion, owned and operated by native sports activities fee San Antonio Sports activities, is town’s first citywide race for the reason that worldwide Rock ‘n’ Roll operating sequence pulled out of San Antonio in 2024. It consists of three races — a 5K, a half-marathon, and a full marathon, in addition to an expo and end line events.
“This marathon has been years within the making, pushed by a perception that San Antonio deserves a signature operating occasion that displays the spirit of our neighborhood,” says San Antonio Sports activities CEO Jenny Carnes by way of a launch. “We’re proud that this race [was] created by San Antonio, for San Antonio, and we will’t wait to welcome runners from throughout town, throughout Texas, and from all 50 states and 25 international locations.”
Weekend scheduleFriday, December 5
Midday-7 pm: San Antonio Marathon Expo at Henry B. Gonzalez Conference Center7 pm: SATX 5K begin line at East Market Street6-9 pm: Begin Line Village and End Line Fiesta at Hemisfair
Saturday, December 6
9 am-5 pm: San Antonio Marathon Expo at Henry B. Gonzalez Conference Middle
Sunday, December 7
7:15 am: San Antonio Marathon and Half Marathon begin line at Primary Plaza8 am-4 pm: End Line Fiesta at Hemisfair Park
Highway closuresThe full marathon route runs by a number of San Antonio neighborhoods, together with Olmos Park, Monte Vista, Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Southtown, and downtown. Streets will start closing at 5 am on Friday.
Planners have launched a helpful information to assist locals navigate across the race and in addition suggest checking into the Waze app earlier than hitting the street. All roads are anticipated to reopen no later than Sunday afternoon.
The place to parkThe Alamodome is opening up heaps B and C without cost parking on Sunday beginning at 5 am, however organizers say race followers ought to think about using rideshare apps like Lyft or Uber or contemplate public transport like VIA. San Antonio Sports activities warned spectators to be particularly vigilant of “no parking” zones.
The place to watchWell-wishers can ship off the 5K rivals at Hemisfair and marathoners at Primary Plaza, then congratulate them on the end line at Hemisfair for all races.
San Antonio Sports activities has designated the next spots as prime spectator zones:
King William ParkLa VillitaTravis ParkUniversity of the Incarnate Phrase CampusPearlLanda Park LibraryThe Alamo
As well as, individuals who love alongside the route are inspired to hitch within the enjoyable with decorations and refuel stations.
Important apps
San Antonio Marathon App: Permits family and friends to trace family members in actual time.Rally: Permits the runner’s interior circle to file inspirational voice messages that may be performed at any time when racers want a second wind.
