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Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 6:55 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- San Marcos, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $60 on Sep 29, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Dash | Kids | Oct 3, 20266:55 AM | $15 | – |
| 1 Mile Run | 1 Mile | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | $25 | – |
| 5k Run 3.1 Miles | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | $56$60 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon 13.1 miles | Half Marathon | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | $80$85 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
| Quarter Marathon 6.55 miles | Other | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | $56$60 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
| Volunteer then Run | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | $30 | 5 |
| Virtual RunVirtual | Half Marathon | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $60 on Sep 29, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids Dash: $15 until Oct 4.
- 1 Mile Run: $25 until Oct 4.
- 5k Run 3.1 Miles and Quarter Marathon 6.55 miles: $56 until Sep 29, then $60 until Oct 4.
- Half Marathon 13.1 miles: $80 until Sep 29, then $85 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $80, entry is about 23 percent above a typical half marathon in Texas, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Texas runs 2:19:27, about 10:38 a mile, based on 119 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:28:06 and men in 2:09:59.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:25 AM, and the Kids Dash starts at 6:55 AM. The start sits about 720 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Tanger Outlets, San Marcos, TX 78666
- Directions to the start
- 5K Course Map (MapMyRun)
- Quarter Marathon Course Map (MapMyRun)
- Half Marathon Course Map (Double Out and Back) (MapMyRun)
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (2 years)Half Marathon 13.1 miles
263
finishers
2:20:07
median (10:41 /mi)
1:18:50
winning time
42% / 58%
women / men
5k Run 3.1 Miles
201
finishers
36:06
median (11:36 /mi)
17:45
winning time
57% / 43%
women / men
Quarter Marathon 6.55 miles
103
finishers
1:11:03
median (10:51 /mi)
35:02
winning time
60% / 40%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin?
At the 2025 Half Marathon 13.1 miles, the fastest tenth finished in 1:47:18 or better, the top quarter in 2:00:23, and half the field in 2:20:07; the last tenth came in after 2:58:49.
At the 2025 5k Run 3.1 Miles, the fastest tenth finished in 24:20 or better, the top quarter in 29:47, and half the field in 36:06; the last tenth came in after 55:26.
At the 2025 Quarter Marathon 6.55 miles, the fastest tenth finished in 50:24 or better, the top quarter in 1:00:19, and half the field in 1:11:03; the last tenth came in after 1:35:18.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:52:49 | 1:33:09 |
| 30-39 | 1:51:36 | 1:42:21 |
| 40-49 | 2:11:32 | 1:40:22 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 2:11:01 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 2:44:28 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 24 percent since 2024.
497
2024
615
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin Half Marathon year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 150 to 263 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:22:46 to 2:20:07.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 263 (+75%) | 2:20:07 | under 1:47:18 | 1:18:50 |
| 2024 | 150 | 2:22:46 | under 1:52:36 | 1:28:06 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Texas half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 2:00:23, against 2:01:59 in a typical Texas half marathon, so times here are about average.
- 5K: About average for Texas 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:47, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 67°F at dawn to 87°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 62°F and hot years reach 93°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- Tanger Outlets, San Marcos, TX 78666Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 720 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Half Marathon, Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 12, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 6:55 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $60 on Sep 29, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $80, entry is about 23 percent above a typical half marathon in Texas, which costs $65 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Half Marathon, Kids, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 263 runners finished the Half Marathon 13.1 miles; the median finish was 2:20:07 and the winner ran 1:18:50.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 2:00:23, against 2:01:59 in a typical Texas half marathon, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Tanger Outlets, San Marcos, TX 78666.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Location Confirmed: Tanger Outlets
Get ready for the Day of the Dead Half Marathon! Starting at 7:00 a.m., this festive 13.1-mile race begins at Tanger Outlets and takes runners on a paved road course through the surrounding area, where every mile is filled with energy, celebration, and the vibrant spirit of Day of the Dead.