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Join us on January 20, 2019 at the McAllen Marathon for a 13.1 mile half marathon, 26.2 mile full marathon or 5 person relay marathon adventure through the streets of tropical McAllen, Texas where the average January weather is 50 to 71 degrees!
Start time will be 7:00 AM for all races which will start and finish at the McAllen Convention Center. The race courses are flat and fast with a South Texas breeze on asphalt routes that will cruise through shady McAllen neighborhoods with all the support needed to get you across the finish line for your first or fastest time!
The McAllen Marathon is a USATF-certified marathon, a great Boston Qualifier!
Join us to celebrate and promote a healthy style. Admission is Free!!
The City of McAllen and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the McAllen Marathon and Health Expo at the McAllen Convention Center on January 19, 2019 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the McAllen Convention Center.
The Health Expo is expected to receive over 6000 visitors, among them thousands of McAllen marathon participants. The event will gather hospitals, health providers, doctor clinics, medical suppliers, nutritionists, gyms, holistic centers, sport clubs and much more.
This is an event opened for our community where free health screenings, massages, health care solutions, nutritional information and more will be provided by the exhibitors participating.
Routes
Reach your running goal on our fun, flat and fast Boston-qualifier course. The new USATF certified course starts and finishes at the McAllen Convention Center, within steps of the area's dining and shopping hotspots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Refunds are unavailable for this race, but you can transfer your entry to another person or to another event (i.e. from full marathon to half marathon, etc.). Submit your requests online here. Transfer deadline is January 16, 2018.
Please bring a valid photo ID with date of birth indicated. We accepted passports, driver's license or state ID.
You can send a representative as long as they have a copy of your valid driver’s license or photo ID with date of birth indicated.
Yes, 7 hours maximum or the SAG vehicle will pick you up from the course
The SAG vehicle will pick you up from the course.
Eder Davila
This was my first half & loved it since it was on my bday! Felt a sense of accomplishment by finishing in under 2 hours. The main reason why I ran was for my father who has slowly lost his ability to walk. I run for those can't & looking forward to doing it again this yr. Keep up the good work!
Alejandro Sandoval
Came all the way from Mexico City for this inaugural race!! Amazed with the excellent organization, from my 7 half marathons in 2013, this was my best time and knowing I was 5th place was just fantastic!! ...Ready to come back this year to enjoy the race, hope weather is a little bit warmer..Looking forward to being there again!!
Marie Honc