Day of the Dead Half Marathon Austin
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Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin
This event at Tanger Outlets in San Marcos offers a range of race distances and festival-style support around a Day of the Dead theme. The event program includes chip-timed and untimed options, on-course aid stations, volunteer support, and a post-race rally with music, decorations, and refreshments.
The course begins and finishes at Tanger Outlets and follows paved roadways through the surrounding community; mixed surfaces such as crushed granite or short dirt paths may occur. Aid stations on the course provide water and basic assistance. Race results and awards are available live at the registration tent after finishing.
Distances offered:
- Kids Dash - about 20 yards, for children 10 and under.
- 1 mile run.
- 5K (3.11 miles), chip timed.
- Quarter marathon (6.55 miles), chip timed.
- Half marathon (13.1 miles), chip timed.
- Volunteer then Run - 3.11 miles, includes chip timing and finish items.
- Virtual Run - 13.1 miles.
Awards and race items are specified for each distance: overall trophies for top finishers, masters recognition, and age-group pins for multiple age categories. Participants receive tee shirts and finisher medals as listed, with a shirt size guarantee cutoff ten days before the event. A pre-race costume contest is judged on creativity, authenticity, and overall impact; the winner receives the Day of the Dead Best Costume Award and a prize package. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
