Sunday was the inaugural San Antonio Marathon and Half Marathon, replacing the former Rock and Roll Marathon.
We wanted to know what runners think about the new race and the route. Our Phil Sterling went out to the course to find out. Over 18,000 runners crossed the finish line. We spoke with some of them who say they liked the new route, which included running through the pearl for the first time.
The City of San Antonio announced it was taking over the marathon last year, partnering with nonprofit San Antonio Sports. The organization says the change will help make the city the center of the running world during the first week of December.Runners tell us they're onboard with all the changes, especially now that it's a qualifier marathon. Organizers say that was the goal. "Now we're doing it, and I'm excited to make this a tradition,” said runner Michael Lahoud. “And I told some friends. We were doing a sip and see yesterday, so they could all meet a gutter. As long as I got kneecaps, as long as I got legs, I'm running. So now I want to make this a tradition.” All of these pieces fall into the city’s overall goal, to make San Antonio - in the beginning of December - the running destination of the country.A few of us here got the chance to run in the marathon. Mandy Noell ran the half marathon. Jonathan Martinez ran the full marathon and is probably limping around his house recovering right now. And our digital content producer Amanda Moreno also ran the full marathon.SAN ANTONIO — New details have emerged regarding the tragic death of Enrique Ramos Jr., a 33-year-old former Marine who took his own life outside the Audie MurpSAN ANTONIO - They've become a joke for influencers on TikTok: abandoned cars at the airport parking garage that have been gathering dust and inscriptions for mGONZALES COUNTY, Texas — Several horses had to be put down after they were found in horrific conditions at an animal rescue in Gonzales County.County constablesIt's a frantic 911 call from one of the Eastlands, the family that owns Camp Mystic.The call is short, but he is clear about the tragedy unfolding at the all gi
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
50 San Antonio cops helped with last month’s still-murky immigration raidFederal agents swept up 140 people in the raid but still haven't released vital details such as their names and where they're being detained.
Read more »
San Antonio man takes own life in VA hospital parking lotEarlier this year, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 2308, also known as the Texas Ibogaine Initiative.
Read more »
VIA warns of detours ahead of inaugural San Antonio MarathonOrganizers expect more than 18,000 runners to participate in the city’s inaugural full marathon over the weekend, including competitors from all 50 states and 25 countries.
Read more »
San Antonio Metro Health program is about to lose more than 1/3 of its budgetSan Antonio's Healthy Neighborhoods Program is at risk amid federal funding cuts under the Trump Administration.
Read more »
Major road closures expected Sunday as San Antonio Marathon debuts downtownSAN ANTONIO — San Antonio is gearing up for its inaugural 'San Antonio Marathon' this weekend and it's 'sold out'.On Sunday morning, runners will compete in the
Read more »
Thousands of runners, joggers cross finish line at inaugural San Antonio MarathonThousands of runners, joggers and walkers all came together to run the inaugural San Antonio Marathon on Sunday.
Read more »