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Whether you’re gearing up for your first marathon, aiming to improve your half marathon time, or simply seeking a fun running experience in the heart of Texas, you’ve come to the right place! Our blog is filled with expert tips, inspiring stories, and race day advice for runners of all levels. Scroll through our latest articles below, use the search bar to find specific topics, or reach out to us through the chat in the bottom corner if you need assistance. We’re here to help you cross that finish line!

Image of runner walking on concrete on their life-changing journey.

The Life-Changing Impact of Running

Life-changing journey brought runner to the streets of Austin Running…
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Runner flexes arms while listening to music after he crosses the 2019 Austin Half Marathon finish line. Read this blog and listen to the 10 most recent January running playlist additions.

January Running Playlist Additions – 10 Must-Add Songs

Spice up your tunes with these January running playlist additions You…
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Image of a Detroit-style pepperoni pizza from Via 313. Via 313 is one of 5 Austin restaurants along the Austin Marathon course that people should visit.

5 Austin Restaurants That’ll Transport You to Another Place

Leave Austin without leaving Austin at these 5 Austin restaurants…
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Gonzalo Parra crosses the 2019 Austin Half Marathon in second place. He is one of the runners accepted with the second round of elite runners for the 2020 Austin Half Marathon.

Austin Marathon Announces Second Round of Accepted Elite Runners

Second round of elite runners competing for $26,000 prize purse The…
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Leo Manzano, Austin Marathon Race Ambassador and Olympic silver medalist, poses on the University of Texas track with downtown Austin in the background. Manzano takes you back to his first sub-four-minute mile in this blog post.

Experience an Olympian’s First Sub-Four-Minute Mile

Run stride-for-stride with an Olympian as he runs his first sub-four-minute…
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Image of Andrew Shebay and Shawn Livingston at the 2019 Back on My Feet Gala. His edition of My Running Story talks about the positive impact running has had on his life.

Running’s Positive Impact Turned Around this Addict’s Life

Former veteran uses running's positive impact to help others The…
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Image of the 2019 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon finish line. The Austin Marathon introduced The Moody Foundation as presenting sponsor of Austin Gives Miles.

Austin Marathon Introduces The Moody Foundation as Sponsor

Since 2016, The Moody Foundation has contributed nearly $1 million…
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Image of mother and son in front of the Austin Marathon Winnebago at the 2019 Austin Marathon expo. Winnie is returning and will be a 2020 expo highlight.

Don’t Miss these 2020 Expo Highlights at the Austin Marathon Expo

Keep up with these 2020 expo highlights so you know what booths…
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Image of runner tying her shoe with a water bottle nearby. Christy Thomas began running because she wanted to make a lifestyle change. She will run the 2020 Austin Half Marathon!

Lifestyle Change Introduces Mother of Two to Running

Lifestyle change leads to running, becoming more of a role model…
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