HARLINGEN — The Harlingen Marathon kicked off here at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday at Lon C Hill Park.
There were several races available for runners. For solo runners, the full marathon (26.2 miles), the half marathon (13.1 miles) and the 5K races were available. For group runners, there was a two-person relay and a four-person relay available.
The course took runners through downtown Harlingen and landmarks around the city. Community members also came out to support and cheer on runners.
Athlete Yadira Edith Marin, of Harlingen, runs on Morgan Boulevard Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, during the Harlingen Marathon. (G. Zulema Phillips | El Extra)Athlete Art Hurtado, of Brownsville, runs mile 19.5 on 13th Street Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, during the Harlingen Marathon. (G. Zulema Phillips | El Extra)A family supports runners with posters dedicated to athletes participating in the half marathon (13.1) distance Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, during the Harlingen Marathon. (G. Zulema Phillips | El Extra)Students and teachers from Vernon Middle School assisted runners with hydration, fresh fruit and pickle juice at the intersection of Morgan Boulevard and Grimes Avenue Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, during the Harlingen Marathon. (G. Zulema Phillips | El Extra)Athlete Terrence Pondexter, of Edinburg, participates in the half marathon distance (13.1 m) Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, during the Harlingen Marathon. (G. Zulema Phillips | El Extra)Athlete Sergio Guerra, of Matamoros, participates in half marathon distance (13.1) Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, during the Harlingen Marathon. (G. Zulema Phillips | El Extra)
