Sun, Feb 15
|Downtown Austin
The Austin Marathon
Join 30,000 runners from around the world on February 15, 2026, for an event that’s as unforgettable as the city itself. From iconic live music to crowd-packed streets, every step is a celebration.
Time & Location
Feb 15, 2026, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Downtown Austin, Downtown Austin, Austin, TX, USA
About the event
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Registration: youraustinmarathon.com/registration/
Event Details
Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5KFebruary 15, 2026Congress AvenueDowntown Austin
After passing the finish line, stick around for the Finish Line Festival to receive your medal and take your official finisher photo. Find snacks, hydration stations, food trucks, discounted massages at the recovery zone, live music and a beer garden.
Runner Information
The Austin Half Marathon is a scenic course through the city, navigating rolling hills and landmarks like the Texas State Capital, South Congress Avenue, Lake Austin and more. Runners can expect a great tour of the city, while enjoying amenities and entertainment along the way.
Get to know the course in advance with the official Marathon Maps. Then, check out the Full Schedule and start planning your race weekend! Find nearby hotels, restaurants and more planning resources in the official Austin Visitor Guide. Those looking to sign up for this year's race can take advantage of this special discount designed for Visit Austin users.
Spectator Information
The race weekend is expected to bring together locals and visitors, with the race morning on Sunday, winding through the best of Austin, and concluding with an Austin-style Finisher Festival. Expect to hear live music throughout the race course, and rock out to tunes by Austin musicians.
It may feel a little overwhelming to decide where you'll cheer on your friends and family along the course, so here are a few of our favorite places to watch from the sidelines:
South Congress AvenueThe first three miles of the course are a steady climb on South Congress Avenue. There are tons of great spots along this stretch to cheer on the runners as they start their journey.
South First StreetThe runners have just finished the three-mile climb up South Congress and now pick up some speed with the downhill portion on South First Street.
Austin City HallThe course creates a great viewing opportunity at Austin City Hall, as the runners turn west onto Cesar Chavez Street.
Pfluger Pedestrian BridgeOn the north side of Lady Bird Lake, the scenic Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge extension passes over the course, offering an overhead view of the runners as they move west.
Oyster LandingAs the runners trek through beautiful West Austin, trailing the winding Colorado River, spectators can park themselves on the patio at Mozart's Coffee Roasted to watch the course take a sharp east turn towards the finish.
The FinishOnce you’ve shared the love out on the race route, it’s worth coming down to the finish area on Congress, just south of the Capitol. Enjoy live music, food trailers and two jumbotrons at the Finish Line, where you can witness the runners converge.
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