SARR Great Greenway Marathon Relay

Race Status

THIS RACE IS SOLD OUT!!

Overview

• Event Date: 2026-02-01
• Location: The Rim Trailhead, San Antonio, TX
• Course: Original course, more downhill, starting at Mainland and ending at McAllister.
• Total Distance: 26.2 miles

Race Description

In celebration of the great Howard Peak Greenway System, you and your team can cover 26.2 miles of this beautiful, scenic, shaded course that explores the many parks along the Leon and Salado creeks at the edge of the Texas Hill Country in San Antonio. You can have a minimum of 2 and up to 5 runners per team and there are several categories for you to compete against other teams. This is a point-to-point course and each leg of the marathon relay explores a different section of the Greenway trails. There are 5 Relay Legs that vary in length, so you will have to strategize on which of your runners to put on which leg.

Starting and Finishing Points

• Start: Rim Trailhead off Vance Jackson Road
• Finish: McAllister Dog park trailhead
• Celebration: Medals will be waiting for your team at the finish.
• Map and Instructions: Available under the Runner Race Guide menu tab.

Participation Details

• Team Composition: Minimum of 2 and up to 5 runners per team.
• Age Requirement: Must be at least 14 years old to participate.
• Registration Closure: Sold out last 3 years, register early to secure your spot.
• Shirts: Guaranteed only to the first 500 registrants prior to January 15th.

Registration Information

Registration fee is per person. All members of the team must register separately and either create a team or join an existing team.

Awards

• Categories: Junior Ages 14-20, Open (All Male, All Female, Mixed), Masters Age 40+ (All Male, All Female, Mixed), Super Masters Age 50+ (All Male, All Female, Mixed), Non-Binary (Only First Place team awarded in this category).
• Note: All Mixed categories must have at least 2 females per team.
• Best Team Shirts: An award will be given for the team with the best shirts.

Course Records

• Open Mixed: Wolfpack Eagle (2024), 2:50:40
• Open Male: Alpha Pack (2025), 2:25:27
• Open Female: The Swift She-Wolves (2025), 2:50:13
• Masters (Male): South Texas Rollers EOFF (2024), 2:38:09

Race Rules

• Verification: All members of each team eligible for awards are subject to verification by race officials prior to the awards ceremony.
• Team Baton: All runners must carry the team baton while running their leg(s).
• Disqualification: Race director may disqualify anyone for not adhering to the rules.
• Strollers and Pets: Teams with a runner using a baby stroller or with a pet will not be eligible for awards.

Packet Pickup

All packets MUST be picked up at one of the dates below. THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP.

Please choose one person to pick up for your relay team.

Batons will be given out on race day at the start line.

Pre-Race Packet Pickup Dates:

Friday, January 30th from 4-7 p.m. at REI, 11745 I-10 Suite 110, San Antonio, TX 78230

Saturday, January 31st from 12-3 p.m. at Fleet Feet San Antonio - The Quarry, 7322 Jones Maltsberger Rd #152, San Antonio, TX 78209

Team Captains

A Runner Race Guide will be sent to all runners with the details on relay and parking information.

Click the link below to view the entire marathon relay course,

SARR GREAT GREENWAY MARATHON RELAY COURSE

Race Time Limit

There will be a 7-hour time limit on the marathon and marathon relay course.

Race Timing

• Start Time: 7:00 AM
• Cutoff Time: 2:00 PM

Water Stops

See the Runner Race Guide for info on water stops. There are also city water fountains along the way that may or may not be functioning. Always a good idea to carry your own water.

Registration Discounts

Register early: SARR members receive a 25% discount with online registration thru 1/11/26 (automatically applied at checkout). Runners age 20 or younger and age 70+ get a 50% discount with online registration thru 1/11/26 (no other discounts apply). Military (active/retired) get a $5 discount (no other discounts apply). Please show ID at packet pickup. Expires 45 days before Race Day.