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Austin Marathon Opens 2027 Registration with Weeklong Launch Celebration

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RUN AUSTIN® Launch Week begins May 12 with giveaways, group runs, and community impact

Registration for the 2027 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K® officially opens Tuesday, May 12, 2026, kicking off RUN AUSTIN® Launch Week, which runs through May 19, 2026.

RUN AUSTIN® Launch Week is a weeklong celebration of the city’s running community featuring registration incentives, daily giveaways, and local group runs across Austin and participating communities.

Beyond the celebration, Launch Week supports the Austin Marathon’s Run Forward Initiative, which expands access to the sport for individuals facing financial, social, or health-related barriers to participation. For every registration completed between May 12 and May 19, 2026, one race entry will be donated, up to 500 entries, helping more people reach the start line on race day.

“Launch Week is where it all begins,” said Stacy Keese, co-owner of High Five Events, producers of the Austin Marathon and Spurs Austin International Half. “It’s about building momentum, bringing the community together, and giving runners, whether it’s their first race or their fastest, everything they need to get started.”

After a record-breaking 2026 event, the largest in race history with more than 30,000 participants, the Austin Marathon is poised for another milestone year. The 2027 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, will take place on Sunday, February 14, 2027, bringing thousands of runners from around the world to downtown Austin for one of the premier running events in the United States. 

For daily updates, follow @AustinMarathon on Instagram and join the event mailing list for exclusive offers and announcements. Organizations interested in participating in Launch Week can contact teams@youraustinmarathon.com to be added to the official calendar.

Official launch week calendar:

All week long, May 12th – 19th 

  • 50% off Personalized Nameplates
  • Combo Deal – 10% off when you sign up for both Ascension Seton Austin Marathon or Half Marathon and Spurs Austin International Half 
  • 26.2% off your tab at Meanwhile Brewing when you show your registration confirmation

Tuesday, May 12th

  • Register to be entered to win 1 of 2 pairs of entries to Maudie’s Moonlight Run benefiting The Trail Conservancy with a special TTC Yeti.
  • Register to be entered to win 1 of 3 pairs of GA Tickets to: Pat Green, Khalid, & The Fray with Dashboard Confessional, courtesy of Ascension Seton.
  • Group Runs:
    • 5:00 AM Buda Running Club – Windmill parking lot across Main St. Pizza in Buda
    • 6:00 AM Morning Jo’s at Jo’s Coffee – 1300 S Congress Ave
    • 6:00 AM Together We Run ATX – The Salty Donut on South Congress
    • 6:30 AM Mueller Run Club – Streamway Coffee
    • 6:00 PM The Loop Running Supply – 115 Sandra Muraida Way, Austin, Tx 78703
    • 6:00 PM Cafecito Run Club – 3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX, USA
    • 6:30 PM Not Your Average Run Club – 6401 Lomo Alto Dr, Dallas, TX 75205
    • 6:30 PM Twenty-Six Two Marathon Club – 2901 S. Lamar Blvd, Austin, Tx. 78704
    • 7:00 PM RAW Running – Mean Eyed Cat 1621 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78703

Wednesday, May 13th

  • Register and be entered to win a curated wellness journey at Fairmont Austin Spa featuring an Ammortal Chamber session.
  • Register and be entered to win 1 of 3 Virtual 1:1 Training Plans from The Run Plan.
  • Group Runs:
    • 5:30 AM Rise and Run South Austin – FLEET FEET CIRCLE C- 5900 W Slaughter Ln
    • 6:30 AM JE Dunn Runn Club – JE Dunn, Austin, TX, USA
    • 6:30 AM 5RUN2 Austin – Kerbey Lane S Lamar
    • 7:30 AM Cooldown – Cabana Club, Austin, TX USA
    • 6:00 PM The Loop Hyde Park – 108 W 43rd, Austin, TX, 78751
    • 6:30 PM Austin Coffee Run Club – Batch- 3220 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723 6:30 PM  
    • 6:30 PM Mami Moves ATX (formally known as Mother Runners ATX) – Mueller Lake Park, 4550 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723
    • 6:30 PM East Side Beer Runners – 4824 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

Thursday, May 14th

  • Register and be entered to win a $150 gift certificate to W Austin’s restaurant Serenade.
  • Register and be entered for 2 chances to win your entry back with PNC Bank.
  • Group Runs:
    • 5:00 AM Rise and Run South Austin – Dunkin’ 401 W Slaughter Ln
    • 6:30 AM Mueller Run Club – Marshall Middle School Track
    • 6:00 PM ATX Runners – West 10th and Wayside Dr, Austin, TX 78703
    • 7:30 PM Bod Squad – 1099 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX

Friday, May 15th

  • Register and be entered to win 1 of 3 pairs of Shokz headphones. 
  • Register and be entered to win 1 of 6 RUN AUSTIN Zilker Belts.
  • Group Runs: 
    • 6:30 AM Fleet Feet Friday Morning Social Club – 211 Walter Seaholm Dr. LR110 Austin, Texas 78701

Saturday, May 16th

  • Register to be entered to win 1 of 10 SPIbelts.
  • Register to be entered to win 1 of 4 custom San Antonio Spurs jerseys. 
  • Group Runs:
    • 5:00 AM Rise & Run South Austin – The Salty Donut 2000 S Congress Ave. 
    • 5:45 AM Gilbert’s Gazelles – 111 Sandra Muraida Way
    • 7:00 AM Together We Run ATX – Barton Springs Pool Parking Lot
    • 7:00 AM ATX Runners – 676 West Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704
    • 7:00 AM Austin Fit Running and Walking – 611 S. Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78704
    • 7:15 AM Endorphins – Better Half Coffee and Cocktails, Austin, TX United States
    • 7:15 AM TEAM FX – Sunken Gardens, Azie Morton Rd., next to Barton Springs
    • 7:30 AM Pfun Runners – 102 W Main St Pflugerville, Texas 78660
    • 7:30 AM Saturday Run Club – Champions park
    • 8:00 AM Happy Feet – Lake Pflugerville Lake – 18216 Weiss Ln, Pflugerville, TX 78660
    • 8:30 AM Latinas Run ATX – 111 Sandra Muraida Way suite #101, Austin, TX 78703
    • 8:30 AM Bod Squad – Zilker Park, 2030 Lou Neff Road Austin TX, US
    • 10:00 AM Austin Front Runners – The Rock at Town Lake, Austin, TX
    • 8:00 PM Wellmess Club – Mañana Downtown, Austin, TX 

Sunday, May 17th  

  • Register and be entered to win 1 of 4 Summer Film Passes at the Paramount Theatre.
  • Register and be entered to win 1 of 3 GOOD GOOD Goodie Bags valued at $100.
  • Group Runs:
    • 6:00 AM Buda Running Club – Windmill parking lot across Main St. Pizza in Buda
    • 6:30 AM ASL RUN ATX – 806 Azie Morton RdAustin, TX 78704
    • 7:30 AM Hot Moms Run Club RGV – McAllen, Texas
    • 8:00 AM Cafecito Run Club – Cenizo, 7033 Union Park Ln, Austin, TX
    • 8:00 AM Plant Powered Athlete ATX – 2308 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
    • 6:00 PM Rise and Run South Austin – Taqueria 10/10-206 Trinity St (15% off for participants)

Monday, May 18th

  • Register and be entered to win 1 of 6 FInisherPix Photo Packages.
  • Register and be entered to win 1 of 2 Fleet Feet Run Austin Accessory Pack valued at $150.
  • Group Runs:
    • 7:00 AM GOOD GRiEF – Noble Joe coffee Co, Austin TX USA
    • 6:00 PM Austin Triathlon Club – Mean Eyed Cat 1621 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78703 
    • 7:30 PM TMIRCE – 2610 W 10th St, Austin, TX 78703

Tuesday, May 19th

  • Register and be entered to win 1 of 20 Limited Edition Run Austin Alter Ego Hats.
  • Register and be entered to win a YETI roadie 15 hard cooler filled with Meanwhile goodies. 
  • Group Runs:
    • 6:00 AM Together We Run ATX – The Salty Donut on South Congress
    • 6:45 AM East Austin Run Club – Yellow Jacket Stadium 89 Hargrave St, Austin, TX 78702 
    • 6:00 PM ATX Runners – West 10th and Wayside Dr, Austin, TX 78703
    • 6:30 PM Twenty-Six Two Phil’s Hills Workout – Phil’s Ice House, 2901 S. Lamar Blvd, Austin TX 78704
    • 7:00 PM RAW Running – Mean Eyed Cat 1621 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78703

The initial pricing structure is offered during Launch Week of May 12-19 and is as follows: Austin Marathon $139, Austin Half Marathon $119, Austin Marathon 5K $59. Registration is available here. During Launch Week, participants will also have the option to add the 2027 Spurs Austin International Half — for just $99 as part of a limited-time combo deal, saving 10% off the standard price. Prices for all events increase after May 19. 

In addition, as part of its annual Appreciation Program, the Austin Marathon honors a group that makes a meaningful impact in the community. For 2027, the event is proud to recognize U.S. Military Service Members. Eligible active-duty and retired military participants can apply to receive 50% off their race registration here. 

The 2027 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K will take place on Sunday, February 14, 2027. Participants will enjoy a premium swag bag and a signature belt buckle finisher medal, plus a fully supported course with 22 aid stations, live music throughout the route, and a finish line festival featuring a beer garden and local vendors. With a start and finish in downtown Austin, just blocks apart and steps away from the city’s best attractions and the iconic Texas State Capitol, the Austin Marathon delivers an event experience like no other.

If you are interested in hosting a group run in your town please email teams@youraustinmarathon.com to get added to the official launch week calendar. 

 

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.