The La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon starts at Sylvan Beach Park by the water. The course takes runners through La Porte streets and onto the Fred Hartman Bridge, one of Texas' most distinctive structures. The bridge features twin steel towers reaching 440 feet high, with yellow cables that stand out against the sky. After completing two bridge crossings, runners finish at Five Points Plaza where they can enjoy a post-race party featuring good food, cold beer, and awards. All finishers receive a medal. This event is the third race in the Texas Bridge Series, organized by 3 Bros Running Company.
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.1 Miles | $75.00 | Dec 5 | Dec 31 |
| $80.00 | Dec 31 | Jun 30 | |
| $90.00 | Jun 30 | Oct 31 | |
| $100.00 | Oct 31 | Nov 11 | |
| $110.00 | Nov 11 | Nov 15 | |
| $120.00 | Nov 15 | Nov 15 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,114 | 2:26:07 | 1:16:37 |
| 2024 | 653 | 2:10:33 | 1:16:57 |
| 2023 | 686 | 1:01:36 | 38:18 |
| 2022 | 604 | 2:25:58 | 1:22:57 |
| 2021 | 650 | 2:30:19 | 1:16:51 |
| 2020 | 673 | 2:21:21 | 1:14:24 |
| 2019 | 815 | 2:22:38 | 1:15:32 |
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Official Packet Pick-Up Information Advance Packet Pick-Up Dates Wednesday, November 11th Time: 11 AM until 2 PM sharp Location: TBD Click here for directions. Friday, November 13th Time: 1 PM until 5 PM sharp Location: TBD Click Here for Google Maps Link Saturday, November 14th Time: 11 AM until 2 PM sharp Location: TBD Click Here for Google Maps Link Race Day & Proxy Pick-Up Race Day Packet Pick-Up Time: 6:00 AM Location: Near the starting area on site (Sylvan Beach). *Advance pick-up is h
Parking Information Please review the designated parking areas for the La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon. Allow yourself ample time to find a space and get to the start area. Start Line Parking is under a mile from the finish. Parking Locations: Race Start (Sylvan Beach): Primary parking is available. Google Maps Link Overflow Parking: Available at the high school across the street from Sylvan Beach. Google Maps Link Race Finish (Five Points Plaza): Parking is very limited at the finish line. A
| 2018 |
| 1,747 |
| 2:24:12 |
| 1:17:04 |
| 2017 | 1,588 | 2:27:28 | 1:16:08 |
| 2016 | 1,398 | 2:26:28 | 1:14:42 |
| 2015 | 1,164 | 2:26:26 | 1:16:37 |
| 2014 | 638 | 2:27:38 | 1:20:57 |
| 2013 | 694 | 2:19:28 | 1:17:30 |
| 2012 | 656 | 2:21:54 | 1:19:34 |
| 2011 | 817 | 2:32:06 | 1:21:31 |