About
Be part of the Austin Marathon Weekend and race The Manzano Mile presented by Dole®.
The Manzano Mile is named for 2019 Austin Marathon Official Race Ambassador and 2012 Olympic silver medalist Leo Manzano. Leo is a highly decorated track star, four-time USATF National Champion, seven-time Team USA member, two-time Olympian, and the first Olympic medalist for the USA in the 1500m since 1968.
The Manzano Mile embodies Leo ’s passion for reaching out to the community, specifically to local youth, through health and fitness programs. The event will feature individual waves for Age Groups, Elite Divisions, and a Kids Run.
Event participants will receive a one-of-a-kind shirt, snacks, and drinks with registration.
Spectators are welcome to come out, watch the excitement, and visit the Austin Marathon Expo located inside of Palmer Event Center.
“I attribute my ability to finish to my family, friends, and all the wonderful people who have supported me along the way. I want every Austin Marathon participant to feel that same rush at the end of their race. I’m challenging friends, family, and every Austin resident to line the Manzano Mile and watch these runners finish with the heart of a lion!” – Leo Manzano
Online Registration
Event Details
Packet Pick Up
Manzano Mile presented by Dole Packet Pick Up is located near the start line from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Please make sure that you have picked up your packet at least 30 minutes before your wave start. Parents may pick up packets for children under 18 years of age.
WAVES – Starting at 11:00 AM, with waves starting approximately every 15 minutes.
Wave Start Times
| 11:00 a.m. | 29 & Under |
| 11:15 a.m. | 30 – 39 |
| 11:30 a.m. | Masters & Grandmasters (40+) |
| 11:45 a.m. | woom bikes Kids Ride (1 mile) |
| 11:55 a.m. | woom bikes Kids Ride (.5 mi balance bike) |
| 12:15 p.m. | Kids Run – Future Milers of America |
| 12:30 p.m. | Female Elite |
| 12:45 p.m. | Male Elite |
| 12:45 p.m. | Untimed Run |
woom presents Rise Riders Family Weekend at the Manzano Mile
Bring your kiddos to enjoy family friendly group rides, woom bike demos, Buddy Pegs Bicycle Playdates (for children 6 and under), author readings, raffles, bicycle scavenger hunts, and more!
Whether you are coming in for the Marathon and wanting to entertain your children while your loved one prepares for their run, or just looking for a fun way to connect as a family on bikes, our festival is for YOU!
Saturday – Riverside Dr. outside Palmer Event Center
10am – 5pm: woom bike demos (kids 2 – 10 years old), Buddy Pegs Media fun and games, Bicycle Playdates and Bicycle Playground (kids 2-6 years old), Author readings and book signings, Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, Arts and crafts table
11:45am: 1st Annual Youth bicycle category in the Manzano Mile event- Balance bike and pedal bike divisions
Sunday – The Austin Marathon Finish Line Festival (7th & Congress)
8am – 12pm: Buddy Pegs Media Bicycle Playground (kids 2-6 years old), woom bike demos, Bicycle games and prizes
Elite Division & Awards
Manzano Mile prize purse: $6,000 total split evenly between men’s and women’s divisions
Overall Champions (open to elite waves only)
1st – $1200
2nd – $800
3rd – $400
Masters 40-49 (open to elites and age group participants)
1st male – $300
1st female – $300
Grandmasters 50+ (open to elites age group participants)
1st male – $300
1st female – $300
Elite Athletes must meet the following standards 2 years before Feb. 16, 2019
Male: 4:35
Female: 5:15
Apply to race Manzano Mile as an Elite here
Awards – given to top 3 in each of the following age groups
— 19 & Under
—20-29
—30-39
—Master (40-49)
— Grand Master (50+)
