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In preparation for the 2025 Scott Crane Marathon on Sat., Jan. 18, the City of McAllen is advising motorists of potential traffic delays and lane closures along the marathon route.
| City departments will be flagging runners through the following roadways and intersections to ensure runner safety: |
| Galveston Avenue |
| 23rd Street |
| Houston Avenue |
| 2nd Street (Houston to Violet Avenue) |
| Violet Avenue |
| 6th Street |
| Zinnia Avenue |
| Main Street (Zinnia to Business 83) |
| Business 83 (Main to 29th Street) |
| 29th Street |
Runners will begin the 26.2-mile race at the McAllen Convention Center before heading east on Galveston and Houston Avenue. They will then continue north on 2nd Street, west on Violet and Zinnia Avenue, southwest on Main Street and Business 83 before returning to the Convention Center for an additional loop along the original route.
See The gallery below for the Routes:
Motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time or to find alternate routes to avoid congestion in the area.
For the latest information on the McAllen Marathon, visit the City of McAllen marathon website at https://mcallenmarathon.com/ or contact the Traffic Operations Department at (956) 681-2715. Feedback can also be provided through the 311mobile app or by emailing traffic@mcallen.net.
