Corpus Christi prepares to host its first-ever Boston qualifying marathon this weekend, Dec. 27 and Dec. 28, bringing over 1,000 athletes from across the country and around the world to the Coastal Bend.
The CCTX Marathon marks a historic milestone for the city as its first U.S. Track and Field sanctioned event. Athletes from as far away as Indonesia have registered to participate in the inaugural race.
Corpus Christi to host inaugural Boston qualifying marathon with over 1,000 runners
“The CCTX Marathon is so exciting. This is the inaugural race. Corpus Christi has never had a U-S track and field sanctioned event. This is a Boston Qualifier event. This is really going to put Corpus Christi on the map – even more than it already is,” said Omar Lopez, volunteer spokesperson for the event.
Race weekend begins Saturday with a 5K and expo at the Hilliard Center. The main event starts Sunday at 7 a.m., with both half-marathon and marathon runners beginning simultaneously…