McAllen- On your mark, get set, go! The City of McAllen is gearing up for its 3^rd annual McAllen Marathon on Friday, Oct. 2. and will hold a news conference to reveal new details.

The McAllen Marathon will include a 13.1 half marathon, 26.2 mile full marathon and a 5-person relay marathon adventure through the streets of McAllen. Scheduled for Sunday, December 13 the races will start and finish at the McAllen Sports Park located at 3301 Buddy Owens Blvd.

Who: City of McAllen

What: McAllen Marathon press conference

When: Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 at 11 a.m.

Where: McAllen Sports Park- 3301 Buddy Owens Blvd.