2025 GALVESTON MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K
Bee Abled will be participating once again in the “Galveston Marathon, Half, and 5K” (Bonus) race on Sunday, February 9, 2025. You must have or arrange your own transportation to and from Galveston and be able to transport your own equipment (wheels). You MUST RSVP in Luma here.
The course is flat and all paved - no sand or beach running. The Full Marathon is two (2) laps, and the Half Marathon is one (1) lap. See course maps here: https://galvestonmarathon.com/course. There is a 6-hour time limit for the Marathon and no time limit on the Half Marathon. Time limits are set to provide the safest and most positive race day experience. You must be on the second loop of the marathon in 3 hours of race time. This race is a Boston Qualifier. Marathon Certification #TX22001JH & Half Marathon Certification #TX22002JH.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
· 6:15 AM: Arrival Time
· 6:45 AM: Group Picture
· 7:15 AM: Wheelchair and Hand Cycle Marathon & Half Marathon Start
· 7:30 AM: Marathon and Half Marathon Start
· 8:00 AM: 5K Start
PRICING: (Price increases after February 2, 2025 at 11:59pm CST)
Marathon - $115 + service fees
Marathon (Military) - $105 + service fees
Wheelchair/Handcycle Marathon - $105 + service fees
Half Marathon - $95 + service fees
Half Marathon (Military) - $85 + service fees
Wheelchair/Handcycle Half Marathon - $85 + service fees
5K - $50 + service fees
If you wish to participate, you have the following options:
1. Athletes:
- Can register yourself by clicking here: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Galveston/GalvestonMarathon. Please select Team "Bee Abled" when registering. Athletes can use the code “BEEABLED” to get $10 off. Please note that the Wheelchair/Handcycle events are already discounted so this code will not apply. If you want to get reimbursed, you must forward your email confirmation to info@beeabled.org. You will get reimbursed after completion of the race and posting on social media.
- If you wish for Bee Abled to fund and complete your registration, please RSVP here in Luma. If Bee Abled sponsors your race entry and you do not attend, you are required to reimburse Bee Abled back for your race entry and hotel fee (if you request one).
2. Guides:
- If you wish to guide for any of the distances, please make a note in Luma under "Registration Questions" in order to get you paired and registered.
PACKET PICKUP: Bee Abled will do a group packet pick up. If you paid for your registration and wish for Bee Abled to pick your race packet, please forward your email confirmation to info@beeabled.org.
Since this is an out-of-town race, Bee Abled will cover the expense for the hotel room for those participating as an athlete or guide for the half or full distance ONLY. Athletes and guides participating in the 5K race have the option of paying for their own room. Pricing TBA. If you are interested in getting a room, you MUST select the option here in Luma. We will do our best to get the most accommodating hotel for us.
We will need guides depending on the number of athletes that register. If you are available to be a walking, running, or bike guide, please note the distance and pace you wish to guide in, here in Luma. Guides will also help assist with race day duties. Athletes who need a guide or have a specific guide they want, please make a note in Luma.
If Bee Abled sponsors your race, you MUST wear your Bee Abled gear on race day and if you're active on social media, post and tag "Bee Abled". Don't forget to include the following hashtags: #beeabled #beelievers #findyourpossible #accomplishtheimpossible #possibilitiesnotdisabilities #galvestonmarathon #galvestonhalf #galveston5K
This race is family friendly, so please feel free to invite your family and friends. Additional race information can be found at http://www.galvestonmarathon.com.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.