Summer Meltdown Half Marathon Austin
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Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - Austin
The event takes place at Lake Pflugerville Park in Pflugerville, Texas on August 15, 2026. It offers multiple running options on a course that includes paved trails, crushed granite, and some dirt paths. Aid stations with water and basic assistance are positioned along the course. Music and an on-site DJ will provide race announcements and atmosphere. Awards are presented for overall and age-group finishers, with specific trophies and pins for top finishers in several categories. Chip timing is used for the 5K, Quarter Marathon, and Half Marathon events.
Race services and logistics include packet pickup offered during a 1.5-hour window on race morning and a shirt guarantee cutoff 10 days before the event. Post-race provisions include snacks, refreshments, and Kona Ice as a finish-line refreshment option. Volunteer roles are available with varied duties such as water station attendant, course monitor, finish-line helper, packet pickup, lead bike, and mascot; volunteers check in at the registration tent and may receive race shirt or other volunteer benefits. The event proceeds in rain or shine.
Distances offered: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Kids Dash - about 20 yards, for ages 10 and under
- 1 Mile - untimed, includes tee shirt and medal
- 5K - 3.11 miles, chip timed
- Quarter Marathon - 6.55 miles, chip timed
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles, chip timed
- Volunteer then Run 5K - 3.11 miles, limited spots
- Virtual Run - 13.1 miles
