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!

Musicians: Apply Now!

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 The 4411 Shell Station Congress & Ben White  https://linktr.ee/The4411
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/
6.9 Scott Strickland On Cesar Chavez under Railroad Bridge upright https://www.scottstricklandband.com/
8 Nathan Harlan Veterans Park
9 Austin Takio UT Research Center 3001 Lake Austin Blvd https://www.facebook.com/AustinTaiko/
9.5 San Saba County Jack Miller LCRA Building  http://sansababand.com/
11 Austin Thaala On Enfield, under the MoPac bridge https://www.facebook.com/austinthaalam/
11.9 Kupira Marimba 15th and Enfield on SE corner http://kupiramarimba.com
12.3 TBA 15th and Rio Grande
12.8 University Baptist Church Choir Guadalupe & W. 22nd St. https://www.ubcaustin.org/music
14.2 Jenifer Jackson & Jon Notarthomas Guadalupe & W. 38th St. http://www.jeniferjackson.com/
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 DJ Jah Karma ACC Eastview, 3401 Webberville
21.8 Announcer 638 Tillery St (35K mark) n/a
24.2 *Venue Providing* Drink Lounge, 2001 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

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!

Musicians: Apply Now!
Musicians: Apply Now!