Austin Marathon
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Austin Marathon : February 15, 2026, Austin, TX
The Austin Marathon weekend comprises three events held in downtown Austin and along Congress Avenue, with the finish area in front of the Texas State Capitol. The event lists approximately 30,000 runners and features organized course support, including aid stations spaced every few miles and more than 3,000 volunteers. Organizers report large spectator turnout along the route.
The event presents live music on the course and a downtown concert, plus a downtown finish line festival that includes food, drinks, medals, dancing, and a beer garden for those 21 and older. The race offers elite athlete fields and live media coverage via FloTrack, plus athlete tracking and published results.
Additional participant services and weekend offerings include packet pick up and an expo, a mobile app, official race photos, hotel information, transportation and parking guidance, and rules and division pages. The event supports fundraising through the Austin Marathon Gives charity program and provides team registration and management options.
Distances
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 5K
For 2026 the event highlights a special appreciation program offering reduced registration for nonprofit employees. The description above summarizes the event format, course landmarks, participant support, and festival activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
