Official Charity Partners to Fundraise, Raise Awareness, and Support the Community During the 35th Anniversary Event

The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K, in partnership with The Moody Foundation, the Presenting Partner of Austin Marathon Gives, is proud to announce the official charity partners selected for the 2026 Austin Marathon Gives (AMG) program, the Official Charity Program of the Austin Marathon. As the event celebrates its 35th Anniversary, the program continues its long-standing commitment to supporting local and national non-profit organizations while creating meaningful connections between runners and causes that matter.

Austin Marathon Gives provides participating non-profits with a powerful platform to raise awareness for their missions while recruiting runners to fundraise on their behalf as they train for the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, or 5K, taking place on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Through fundraising, volunteer engagement, and community storytelling, the program amplifies the impact of each organization both leading up to and throughout race weekend.

For 2026, 29 non-profit organizations were selected from a competitive application process, representing a wide range of causes including mental health, youth development, education, healthcare, environmental stewardship, and community support.

The selected 2026 Austin Marathon Gives charity partners are:

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Andy Roddick Foundation
• Austin Parks Foundation
• Autism Society of Texas
• Camp Kesem
• CureDuchenne
• Dell’s Children’s Hospital
• Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas
• East Austin Conservancy
• Flatwater
• Gazelle Foundation
• Generation SERVE
• Ghisallo Cycling Initiative
• GMT
• Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM)
• I AM REDEMPTION
• Keep Austin Beautiful
• LifeWorks Austin
• Marathon Kids
• Miracle Foundation
• Odyssey School
• Paramount Theatre
• Sam’s Adventure Camp
• SEVA Charities
• Texas 4000 for Cancer
• The LIVESTRONG Foundation
• The Trail Conservancy
• U.R. Our Hope
• Upbring

Runners interested in supporting one of the participating non-profits can select their chosen organization during the race registration process for the marathon, half marathon, or 5K. Once registered, runners are connected directly with their selected charity and receive a welcome email outlining the organization’s mission, fundraising tools, training support, and instructions for creating a personalized fundraising page.

In addition to fundraising through running, individuals can also support Austin Marathon Gives charities by volunteering at official AMG volunteer positions along the course on race day. This option allows community members, friends, and family to take part in the Austin Marathon experience while directly supporting their favorite charity partner.

“The Austin Marathon Gives program is a core part of who we are as an event,” said Jack Murray, Co-owner of the Austin Marathon. “It brings together runners, volunteers, and non-profits in a way that creates lasting impact far beyond race day. As we celebrate 35 years of the Austin Marathon, we’re proud to continue using this platform to uplift organizations that do incredible work in our community.”

The Austin Marathon Gives program has raised over $6 million dollars for charitable partners since its inception, and the 2026 fundraising goal is $500,000. The program is further supported by the Moody Foundation, which provides matching opportunities to help participating non-profits maximize their impact.

Registration is still open for the 2026 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K, and runners of all abilities are encouraged to join Austin Marathon Gives by racing, fundraising, or volunteering.

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.

High Five Events, the parent company behind the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon and other premier endurance events, invites individuals passionate about event production to join a recruitment session for prospective team members on Thursday, January 8th, 2026, at 6:30pm. The event will be held at the High Five Events office in Austin, Texas, and offers an exciting opportunity to learn about joining the team as a part-time staff member.

The session is open to everyone and will provide insights into the dynamic world of event production. Attendees can engage in a Q&A session and network with current full-time and part-time staff, gaining valuable perspectives on what it takes to help bring some of Austin’s most iconic events to life.

“Every event weekend takes a team effort, and our part-time staff make it all possible,” said Dan Carroll, co-owner of High Five Events. “This recruitment session is a great way to learn how you can be part of that excitement and contribute to some of Austin’s most iconic races.”

No prior event experience is required to apply. Ideal candidates should be ready to work outdoors and on weekends, with part-time staff typically supporting events during the weekend and potentially in the week leading up to the event.

Below is the schedule of events for part-time work in 2026:

Spurs Austin International Half, formerly the 3M Half Marathon – January 18, 2026

Ascension Seton Austin Marathon – February 15, 2026 

Statesman Cap10K – April 12, 2026

CapTex Tri – May 25, 2026 

Kerrville Triathlon Festival – September 26-27, 2026 

Livestrong Challenge – October 18, 2026

Prospective applicants are encouraged to join the recruitment session to explore the exciting opportunities available at High Five Events. This is your chance to take the first step toward becoming an essential part of the team that brings world-class endurance events to life. To RSVP and share your contact details, please complete this form.

About High Five Events:  High Five Events is the parent company of the Austin Marathon, Half Marathon & 5k and the Austin International Half. With over 150 years of combined experience, the High Five Events team specializes in organizing large-scale events across diverse venues, solidifying their presence on the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in 2019 and 2020.