It‘s Going to be a ROCKIN’ good time!

Entertainment on Course

Get set for a rhythm-infused run at The Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K, set in the heart of The Live Music Capital of the World! Our participants are in for a unique treat as they groove to a symphony of sounds. Picture this: guitars, basses, drums, trumpets, trombones, electric pianos, digeridoos, ukuleles, accordions, and an array of other captivating instruments serenading you as you conquer the course. It’s not just a race; it’s a musical journey!

Learn more about these awesome Austin Local Musicians that played in 2025

Mile
Name
Performance Location
Band Bio/Website
0.7
Woode Wood
On wall of Texas School for the Deaf – S. Congress at Academy
http://www.woodewood.com/
1.4
Claude 9
Birds Barbershop – 1902 S. Congress
https://www.claude9.com/
1.8
Ruthie Craft & The Conundrums
Toasty Badger – 2206 S Congress
https://www.facebook.com/RuthieCraftMusic
2.2
Brian MacLeod
Cork and Brew Market – 2700 S. Congress
none
2.8
Grupo Massa
Crux Climb Gym – 3612 S. Congress
http://www.grupomassa.org/
3.1
Scott Collins
Shell Station Congress & Ben White
4.5
Henry Invisible
Paz Veterinary South
https://www.henryinvisible.com
4.8
Inside Out Steel Band
Guerrero Carpet 2313 S. 1st
http://www.insideoutsteelband.com
5.1
Atlas Maior
Lenoir – 1805 S. 1st street
https://atlasmaior.com/
6
Everett Wren
Long Center
https://everettwren.com/
8.0
Nathan Harlan
Veterans Park
9.0
Austin Taiko
UT Research Center 3001 Lake Austin Blvd
https://www.facebook.com/AustinTaiko/
9.5
San Saba County
Lake Austin Blvd.
https://sansababand.com/
11.9
Kupira Marimba
15th and Enfield on SE corner
http://kupiramarimba.com
12.8
University Baptist Church Choir
Guadalupe & W. 22nd St.
https://www.ubcaustin.org/music
14.2
Austin Thaalam
Guadalupe & W. 38th St.
https://www.facebook.com/austinthaalam/
15.5
Shirley Johnson
Hyde Park Market
http://www.vjeverica.com/
17.6
Stove Top Rangers
San Jacinto & Dean Keeton
http://www.facebook.com/stovetoprangers/
18.2
Sammy Foster Bucket Drummers
Under I-35 on Dean Keeton
https://bucketdrumming.net/about/
20.4
MIDI Marc
21.8
Carrie Barrett (Announcer)
Tillery St.
24.2
Drink Lounge Band
E Cesar Chavez St.

Calling all bands! Sign Up to play on course.

Attention, Musicians! We’re on the lookout for incredible bands to amp up the energy and keep our runners grooving throughout the Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Jam sessions will kick off at different spots along the course, from 7:15 am to 11:30 am. Timing varies by location and range. If you’re ready to crank up the volume, reach out by filling out the form!