Photography & Media Requests

Whether you’re snapping memories for yourself or capturing the energy of race day professionally, we want to make the process simple and clear. Below is everything you need to know about photography permissions, expectations, and how to apply for special access.

📰 Media Outlet Credentials / Media Pass Request

For news outlets, magazines, blogs, podcasts, broadcast teams, or any entity producing professional coverage.

Media Pass may include:

  • Access to designated media zones
  • Interviews with athletes or event staff
  • Press briefings or special event access
  • Limited course-side or finish-line access (as safety allows)
Media Outlet Credential Application
A smiling man with long curly hair, wearing a light green shirt and shorts, runs in a marathon with a race bib numbered 6755, burning calories as he goes. Other runners are visible in the background on this sunny day. Austin Marathon Half Marathon & 5K
A woman in athletic clothing smiles while striking a large gong with a mallet at the Austin Marathon event, providing more reasons to get excited for 2026. A race sign showing distances is visible in the background. Austin Marathon Half Marathon & 5K

Personal Photography & Video

No Permission Required

You are welcome to take personal photos and videos anywhere along the course and at the finish line festival.

You may:

  • Capture your experience, friends, and family
  • Take photos/videos for personal use
  • Share content on social media

Please follow these rules:

  • Do not obstruct runners, volunteers, or race operations
  • Stay out of restricted or fenced areas
  • No drones without written approval
  • Do not interfere with official event photographers
  • Respect participants who prefer not to be photographed
A group of drag queens cheer and pose with two runners taking a selfie on a city street, capturing a lively moment for photography or media requests. One runner holds up a red hat as everyone smiles near a Culver’s sign in the background. Austin Marathon Half Marathon & 5K
Two smiling women stand side by side at a city marathon finish line, proudly holding finisher’s medals. After overcoming mental hurdles and long runs, they celebrate in athletic clothes and race bibs, with a state capitol building rising behind them. Austin Marathon Half Marathon & 5K

Commercial Photography & Videography Permission

If you plan to sell, license, or commercially distribute photos or videos from the event, you must apply for commercial permissions.

What the application includes:

  • Approval to capture and sell images
  • Usage and liability terms
  • Required safety and course-access rules
  • Optional: Submit photos for our review or purchase
Commercial Photography Waiver & Application
A reporter holding a microphone smiles at the camera on a city street at night, covering runners in race gear as a cameraman films for media requests. City buildings glow in the background, capturing dynamic photography of the event. Austin Marathon Half Marathon & 5K
A smiling runner in a green and black athletic outfit and neon gloves celebrates while crossing the Austin Marathon finish line at his ideal marathon pace, holding a cane in one hand. Colorful banners and cheering spectators fill the background. Austin Marathon Half Marathon & 5K

Join the Event Media Team

Help us tell the story of race weekend. Perfect for photographers, videographers, and digital content creators.

Roles may include:

  • Race-day photography
  • Finish-line coverage
  • Social media content creation
  • Video capture & editing
  • Behind-the-scenes storytelling
Media Team Application
A marathon runner wrapped in a white blanket smiles and shakes hands with a reporter in a blue jacket holding a microphone, as photography captures the post-race interview in front of a blue event backdrop. Austin Marathon Half Marathon & 5K
A smiling runner with a beard and glasses raises both thumbs up while colorful confetti falls around him at a race finish line, celebrating his achievement and motivation during training. Trees and spectators line the street in the background. Austin Marathon Half Marathon & 5K

Need Help?

For questions about photography, media credentials, or special access, please email:
media@youraustinmarathon.com