Meanwhile Brewing Co. Named Official Beer of the 2026 Austin Marathon
Local Brewery to Host Beer Garden at Finish Line Festival
The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K announced today that Meanwhile Brewing Co. will serve as the Official Beer Sponsor for the 2026 race, scheduled for Sunday, February 15, 2026. This partnership integrates the Austin-based brewery directly into the post-race celebration, providing well-deserved beverages for participants. Meanwhile Brewing Co. will host the Meanwhile Beer Garden at the downtown Finish Line Festival, enhancing the experience for thousands of runners, spectators, and volunteers.
The sponsorship emphasizes the Marathon’s continued dedication to collaborating with local Austin businesses to deliver an authentic race-day experience. As Official Beer Sponsor, Meanwhile Brewing Co. will provide a variety of its locally crafted beers, focusing on celebrating the endurance and community spirit inherent in the Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K events.
“We’re incredibly excited to partner with Meanwhile Brewing Co., a brewery that truly embodies Austin’s spirit of community and celebration,” said Jack Murray, co-owner of the Austin Marathon. “After months of training and 26.2 miles of effort, our runners deserve to celebrate with some of the best local beer Austin has to offer. Meanwhile’s commitment to bringing people together through great beer and community experiences makes them the perfect partner for our finish line celebration.”
The 2026 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon and Half Marathon will take place on February 15, 2026, following the two-day Health and Fitness expo at Palmer Events Center on February 13 and 14, 2026. The Finish Line Festival, which concludes the race activities, is open to the public and will feature music, food, and a Meanwhile Beer Garden following the completion of the race.
“As a brewery that calls Austin home, partnering with the city’s premier running event is a natural fit. We understand the dedication it takes to complete 26.2 miles, and we are honored to provide that well-deserved, celebratory first sip for thousands of runners and their support crews on February 15. It’s a celebration of endurance and the community that makes Austin special.”– Will Jaquiss, Founder of Meanwhile Brewing Co.
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.
About Meanwhile Brewing Co.: Founded in 2020, Meanwhile Brewing Co. is a community hub for specialty beer, food and entertainment on 3.7 acres in southeast Austin. The passion project of founder and brewmaster Will Jaquiss, Meanwhile operates a 15-barrel, three-vessel brewhouse, producing a lineup of highly drinkable beers, including year-round canned offerings — the widely celebrated Meanwhile Pilsner, Meanwhile Secret Beach San Diego Style IPA and Tender Robot Hazy IPA — as well as a rotating selection of lagers, IPAs, seasonal brews and collaborations. More than just a brewery, Meanwhile is a gathering place. The grounds feature a thoughtfully designed taproom, a spacious beer garden, a stage and screen for live music and events, a regulation soccer pitch, sand volleyball courts, and a playground. A rotating selection of celebrated food trucks completes the experience, making Meanwhile a go-to destination for craft beer and community. Meanwhile Brewing Co. is one of Austin’s largest independent craft breweries. Its beers are distributed throughout Central Texas, from Georgetown to Buda, with expansion into San Antonio underway. For more information, visit www.meanwhilebeer.com or follow @meanwhilebeer on Instagram and Facebook.
