Austin Marathon Honors U.S. Military Service Members as 2027 Appreciation Program Honorees

Registration initiative honors military service members with 50% off registration

The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K has selected U.S. military service members as the honorees for the 2027 Austin Marathon Appreciation Program.

The Austin Marathon Appreciation Program is a rotating initiative designed to recognize and celebrate different community groups each year who make a meaningful impact on the world around them. As a tangible way of saying thank you, the program extends exclusive entry pricing to the selected group. In previous years, the initiative has honored teachers, nurses, service industry professionals, and nonprofit workers.

For 2027, the Austin Marathon Appreciation Program recognizes the service and commitment of U.S. military members by offering 50% off race entry for eligible active-duty and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The discount applies across all race weekend distances, including the Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K. 

“Our appreciation program is a deeply meaningful tradition for us,” says Stacy Keese, owner of the Austin Marathon. “It gives us an opportunity to show our gratitude to those who give so much to our communities. We are honored to recognize our U.S. military service members this year and look forward to welcoming them to the start line in Austin.”

The 2027 event will take place over President’s Day Weekend, February 12–14, in downtown Austin, Texas. Registration is now open. Eligible participants are encouraged to apply early, as the program is limited to 500 discounted entries that will be processed on a rolling basis.

To qualify, military service members must provide proof of eligible active-duty or retired military status. Military-affiliated individuals who do not meet eligibility requirements for the Appreciation Program, remain eligible to apply for the event’s standard military registration discount. More information on the application process can be found at https://youraustinmarathon.com/appreciation/

 

About the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon®: Since its inception in 1992, the Austin Marathon® has emerged as a world-class running event, attracting participants from all 50 states and over 50 countries. With a course that spans every quadrant of this dynamic city, offering a festive atmosphere with live music throughout, the marathon culminates in a vibrant finisher party. The event also serves as a powerful force for good, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars annually for various non-profit organizations. The Austin Marathon elevates Presidents Day weekend into a grand showcase of athleticism and community spirit, making it a bucket-list event for athletes, enthusiasts, and supporters from all over the world.