A group of marathon runners smile and pose with medals and drinks, surrounded by others, at an outdoor event. Text reads: “AUSTIN MARATHON INVITES COMMUNITY EVENTS AND OFFERINGS FOR RACE WEEKEND.”. Austin Marathon Half Marathon & 5K

Austin Marathon Invites Community Events and Offerings for Race Weekend

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Event-related activations can now be submitted for inclusion on the official Austin Marathon website

 

The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2026. To highlight the energy happening across the city, Austin Marathon is gathering community events and offerings that support, celebrate, or complement race weekend. 

The milestone event will take place Sunday, February 15, 2026, bringing thousands of runners and spectators to the streets of Austin for one of the city’s most iconic endurance events.

Community members, local businesses, run clubs, nonprofits, and organizations are invited to submit events that are open to the public and directly related to Austin Marathon Weekend. 

“We know the Austin Marathon is more than just a race, it’s a full week celebration of health, fitness, and community,” said Stacy Keese, co-owner of the Austin Marathon. “As we celebrate 35 years, we want to spotlight the people and places that make Austin’s running culture so special.”

The event will kick off with the two-day Health & Fitness Expo presented by PNC Bank, taking place February 13-14, and serving as the hub for packet pickup, vendors, and interactive experiences. On Sunday, February 15, runners will take on the marathon, half marathon, and 5K courses before celebrating at the Finish Line Festival, featuring live music, food, and post-race festivities in downtown Austin.

Approved submissions will be featured on the official Austin Marathon website, creating a centralized hub for participants, spectators, and visitors looking to make the most of their race weekend experience.

Those hosting an event can submit details through the Community Event Submission Form. Submission does not guarantee inclusion and all events are subject to review.

For more information about the 35th anniversary Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K, visit youraustinmarathon.com.

 

 

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.