Weekend Schedule – 2027

The Austin Marathon doesn’t start at the start line! As the Running Social event of the year there are tons of fun lead ups that you can take part in — and after parties too! Be sure to check out our FUN STUFF blog where we cover everything we can find that you can take part in. Discounts, group runs, and happy hours hate to see us coming.

FRIDAY, February 12 07:00 AM Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Shakeout Run
11:00 AM  – 7:00 PM Packet Pickup
SATURDAY, February 13 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Packet Pick Up
SUNDAY, February 14 6:55 AM Wheelchair Start – Full & Half
7:00 AM Elite Start – Marathon & Half Marathon
WAVES A-D will stage in place starting at 6:00 AM. You must be in the corral by 6:55 AM for a 7:00 AM start. All marathon (26.2) must start in A-D to avoid course closures.
7:00 AM Wave A Start – Marathon & Half Marathon
 7:00 AM Wave B Start – Marathon & Half Marathon
 7:00 AM Wave C Start – Marathon & Half Marathon
 7:00 AM Wave D Start – Marathon & Half Marathon
WAVES E-L will start on a rolling basis, plan to be staged 5 minutes before the listed time.
Approx 7:09 AM Wave E Start – Half Marathon
Approx 7:17 AM Wave F Start – Half Marathon
Approx 7:25 AM Wave G Start – Half Marathon
Approx 7:33 AM Wave H Start – Half Marathon
Approx 7:41 AM Wave I Start – Half Marathon
Approx 7:49 AM Wave J Start – Half Marathon
Approx 7:57 AM Wave K Start – Half Marathon
Approx 8:05 AM Wave L Start – Half Marathon
Approx 8:35 AM Wheelchair Start – 5K
8:30 AM Let’s Party! Finish Line Festival Opens
Approx 8:40 AM 5K Starts
12:30 PM Half Marathon Course Closes
2:20 PM Full Marathon Course Closes

There is no race morning packet pick up. All packets must be picked up before 6 p.m. Saturday.

Course Time

The Austin Marathon time limits are set to provide the safest and most positive race day experience.  Participants in all distances will need to be able to maintain the average pace per mile in order to stay ahead of the streets being re-opened.

Austin Marathon = 7 hours (16 minute pace)

Austin Half Marathon = 4 hours (18 minute pace)

5K = 1 hour (19 minute pace)

These times make sure that runners are protected from vehicular traffic and have the support they need to successfully complete the race.  Review the traffic guide for estimated times of roads reopening.

Weather Contingency Plan

In the event of inclement weather prior to 7 AM, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to 45 minutes.  If a delay of more than 45 minutes is necessary, then the Marathon will be shortened to a Half Marathon. Should the weather conditions continue to be unsafe for the run, the event will be canceled for all participants.

Athletes will be notified of event changes via email and social media. The Official Austin Marathon event mobile app will be released before the event date.

Future Event Dates

Sunday, February 20, 2028
Sunday, February 18, 2029
Sunday, February 20, 2030