Austin Marathon
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Event overview
The Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K take place on February 15, 2026, in downtown Austin, Texas. The course finishes in front of the Texas State Capitol on Congress Ave and passes landmarks such as South Congress and Zilker Park. The weekend includes a finish line festival with live music, food, drinks, medals and a beer garden for participants 21 and older. The event features live broadcast coverage on FloTrack and an elite field. The 2026 edition has a special focus on employees of non-profit organizations, who receive 50% off registration through the event’s appreciation program.
Race details
Distances:
- 26.2 Marathon
- 13.1 Half Marathon
- 5K Run
Entry fees listed on the event page are $219 for the marathon, $199 for the half marathon and $79 for the 5K. Course support includes aid stations every few miles, entertainment and live music along the route, and aid from over 3,000 volunteers. The event reports large spectator turnout, citing approximately 75,000 spectators along the course. Participant services include packet pick-up and an expo, start corrals, course maps, athlete tracking and official results. The event also offers team registration options, a team leaderboard, and a charity program called Austin Marathon Gives. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
