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Running through the Decades Half Marathon - San Antonio 2027

Date
Saturday, April 17, 2027
Start time
6:55 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $15 · goes up to $38 on Nov 3, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Kids DashKidsApr 17, 20276:55 AM$15–
1 Mile Run1 MileApr 17, 20277:00 AM$3016
5k Run 3.1 Miles5KApr 17, 20277:00 AM$35$38 after Nov 3, 2026300
Half Marathon Run 13.1 MileHalf MarathonApr 17, 20277:00 AM$49$52 after Nov 3, 2026140
Quarter Marathon Run 6.55 MileOtherApr 17, 20277:00 AM$35$38 after Nov 3, 2026150
Volunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles5KApr 17, 20277:00 AM$305
Virtual RunVirtualHalf MarathonApr 17, 20277:00 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 $38 on Nov 3, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Kids Dash: $15 until Apr 17.
  • 1 Mile Run and Volunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles: $30 until Apr 17.
  • 5k Run 3.1 Miles and Quarter Marathon Run 6.55 Mile: $35 until Nov 3, then $38 until Feb 9, then $39 until Feb 16, then $40 until Feb 23, then $42 until Mar 2, then $44 until Mar 9, then $46 until Mar 16, then $48 until Mar 23, then $50 until Mar 30, then $52 until Apr 6, then $54 until Apr 13, then $55 until Apr 18.
  • Half Marathon Run 13.1 Mile: $49 until Nov 3, then $52 until Feb 9, then $55 until Feb 16, then $58 until Feb 23, then $61 until Mar 2, then $64 until Mar 9, then $67 until Mar 16, then $70 until Mar 23, then $73 until Mar 30, then $76 until Apr 6, then $78 until Apr 13, then $80 until Apr 18.

Online registration closes Apr 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $49, entry is about 25 percent below 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 San Antonio runs 2:25:56, about 11:08 a mile, based on 14 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:33:33 and men in 2:15:08.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:06 AM, and the Kids Dash starts at 6:55 AM. The start sits about 1,060 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

The Rim Shopping Center, San Antonio, TX 78257

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

2026 results

All results

5k Run 3.1 Miles

246
finishers
41:25
median (13:19 /mi)
22:26
winning time
61% / 39%
women / men
median 41:2524:131:07:06
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Quarter Marathon Run 6.55 Mile

117
finishers
1:15:28
median (11:31 /mi)
39:39
winning time
62% / 38%
women / men

Half Marathon Run 13.1 Mile

97
finishers
2:25:56
median (11:08 /mi)
1:36:56
winning time
39% / 61%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for Running through the Decades Half Marathon - San Antonio. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Running through the Decades Half Marathon - San Antonio?

At the 2026 5k Run 3.1 Miles, the fastest tenth finished in 29:54 or better, the top quarter in 34:47, and half the field in 41:25; the last tenth came in after 56:22.

At the 2026 Quarter Marathon Run 6.55 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 1:02:39 or better, the top quarter in 1:06:41, and half the field in 1:15:28; the last tenth came in after 1:35:18.

At the 2026 Half Marathon Run 13.1 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 1:53:57 or better, the top quarter in 2:09:23, and half the field in 2:25:56; the last tenth came in after 3:34:26.

Third place by age group, 2026 5k Run 3.1 Miles
AgeWomenMen
Under 2034:3025:26
20-2930:0729:46
30-3929:5725:38
40-4934:2628:23
50-5935:2732:37
60-6956:0751:04

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 2026.

How fast is it?

Slower than most Texas 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 34:47, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 16 percent slower.

  • Half Marathon: Slower than most Texas half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 2:09:23, against 2:01:59 in a typical Texas half marathon, so times here run 6 percent slower.

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 April 17 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 36% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 88°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 Running through the Decades Half Marathon - San Antonio cover on their registration page, in brief.

Course

Course Maps

5K. Quarter Marathon. Half Marathon (Double Out and Back). Interactive Crew Map.

Shirt and medal

Overall Finisher Trophy

The coveted Bigfoot Trophy!

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Race details

Where
The Rim Shopping Center, San Antonio, TX 78257Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 1,060 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
1 Mile, 5K, Half Marathon, Kids, Other
Editions
2027 (Apr 17, 2027), 2026 (May 31, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Running through the Decades Half Marathon - San Antonio?
Saturday, April 17, 2027, starting at 6:55 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $38 on Nov 3, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Apr 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Texas?
At $49, entry is about 25 percent below 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 2026, 246 runners finished the 5k Run 3.1 Miles; the median finish was 41:25 and the winner ran 22:26.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 34:47, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 16 percent slower.
Where does it start?
The Rim Shopping Center, San Antonio, TX 78257.
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 Eisenhower Park

🕺 Running Through the Decades – 1980s Edition

Hosted by Bigfoot Running Company

Half Marathon | Quarter Marathon | 5K | 1 Mile | Kids Dash

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