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Austin Marathon
Austin Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Austin, Texas. It is usually held in February; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 30,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- February
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Field size
- ~30,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- February (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 5K
- Field size
- About 30,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling urban
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- austinmarathon.com
About the Austin Marathon
Austin's flagship running event runs marathon, half marathon and 5K on the same February morning over a hilly course through the capital, finishing with a festival and concert; the 2026 edition is on pace for a record 30,000+ participants.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston qualifier; the 2026 (35th) edition is the largest in event history with a pro elite field and prize purse.
- Notes
- Major Austin race weekend; 2025 finishers reported near 19,500.
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Austin Marathon: common questions
- When is the Austin Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in February. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Austin Marathon held?
- In Austin, Texas.
- What distances does the Austin Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half and 5K.
- How many people run the Austin Marathon?
- About 30,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Austin Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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