FAQ’s

  • Hand Cycle: 8:00

    Push Chair: 8:00

    Marathon: 8:00

    Half Marathon: 8:00

    5K: 8:10

    10K: 8:15

    Kids Fun Run: 8:20

  • Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza

    1824 Crickets Ave

    Lubbock, TX 79401

  • United Supermarkets

    6313 4th St., Lubbock, TX 79416

    Saturday, October 24, 2026

    9:00am - 5:00pm

  • Yes, you can switch races, however we do not refund the difference in your registration fee. And you chose to switch to a longer distance, you will need to pay the difference in fee at the time you switch.

  • As stated at the time of registration, the Lubbock Marathon is unable to offer any form of refund or transfer of race entry to other runners.

  • From the free participant parking lot you can take the free Citi Bus shuttle or walk to the staging area by the Start Line. The start & finish lines are located a mile away from participant parking.

    DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE TO THE START/FINSH LINES. Roads around the start/finish line will be closed to ensure the safety of participants, spectators, and volunteers.

  • Yes, you can, walk run, or skip. The race course limit is 6.5 hours, at which time the course will re-open to vehicle traffic.

    Marathon cutoff: You must start your second lap by 11:30am.

  • Yes, strollers are permitted, but please start near the back to ensure the safety of all participants.

  • No. We ask that you leave your furry friends at home due to the tripping hazard created by leashes in large crowds of runners

  • Yes, gear check is available to add on for a $5 fee during registration. At Packet Pickup you will receive a tag to attach to your bag.

    Gear check will be available near the start/finish lines at the race.

    THE SWAG BAG YOU RECEIVE AT PPU MUST BE USED FOR GEAR CHECK ALONG WITH THE TAG ATTACHED.