Texas City Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Steady temps, crosswind challenge
Runners will face consistent temperatures around 59°F throughout the race, with a max wind of 12 mph from the NE creating crosswinds for the first 13 miles and a headwind in Mile 14. With humidity at 80%, it's advisable to maintain a conservative pace initially to manage the conditions. Hydration will be key, especially with the dew point at 53°F, suggesting a need for refreshing fluids during the race.
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Race Info
The Texas City Half Marathon is held in early December in Texas City, Texas, with all courses on roads closed to traffic. The half marathon starts on Dike Road in front of Rainbow Park, follows about 11 miles along Galveston Bay on the Texas City Dike, then spends the last two miles in Rainbow Park and finishes beside the gazebo. The course is flat, with 39 feet of total gain by the race's count. The 2025 course records are 1:20:49 for men (Hayden Lightfoot) and 1:28:42 for women (Emma Elhalaby), and a 10K, 5K and one-mile run share the morning.
