Corpus Christi is preparing for the 49th annual Beach to Bay relay marathon on Saturday, May 16.
The event, established in 1976 by Captain John Butterfield, honors Armed Forces Day and serves as a tribute to the United States military.
Race Director Doug McBee said the event is nearing capacity with about 10,000 runners expected to participate.
“This will be the first time since before COVID that the race is going to sell out,” McBee said…