Welcome to the Austin Marathon Blog!

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 a Nuun smoothie in a mason jar next to a package of watermelon Nuun Instant. Text reads Easy Hydration Boosting Recipes. Drink this smoothie post-run to boost your hydration and replace electrolytes.

Boost Your Hydration with these 4 Easy-to-Make Recipes

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Image of two participants hugging and smiling for the camera after the 2020 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon. Design features text that reads August Running Playlist.

The 2020 August Running Playlist: Music to Your Ears

We curated the 2020 August Running Playlist just for you You…
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Drone image of runners crossing Congress Avenue Bridge during the 2020 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon with the Austin skyline in the background. The design contains the Abbott World Marathon Majors logo and text that introduces the Austin Marathon as an official AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Rankings qualifier.

Austin Marathon Joins AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Rankings

2021 Austin Marathon participants can earn Age Group World Rankings…
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Image of male runner with his hands raised in the air in celebration after crossing the 2019 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon. Design on the image contains text that reads How to Increase Your Mileage.

Increase Your Mileage with this Helpful Advice

You’ve set a bigger goal, now it’s time to increase your…
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Image of four friends holding their finisher medals after the 2020 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon. Design on the image contains text that reads How and Why to Gain Strength.

How to Gain Strength and Why It Helps You

Endurance circuits that’ll help runners gain strength As runners…
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Image of a vibrantly colored Austin mural of a blue female genie drinking a martini. This blog showcases some of the Austin Marathon's favorite on-course murals.

The Best of all the Amazing On-Course Murals

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Image of RAW Running member warming up before the KXAN SimpleHealth 5K during 2020 Austin Marathon weekend. Image announces the Run Austin Virtual Series, a 6-event series where the events increase in distance every month.

Austin Marathon and 3M Half Marathon Introduce Run Austin Virtual Series

All six events in the Run Austin Virtual Series will have a unique…
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Image of a female runner at the 2020 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon with text reading July Running Playlist.

The 2020 July Running Playlist: Music to Your Ears

We curated the 2020 July Running Playlist just for you You want…
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Image of runners on Austin's top running trails with text introducing the blog for Expert Advice on Running Austin's Top 3 Trails. Courtesy of Trail Roots.

Your Insider Advice on Austin’s Top Running Trails

Take your next run on one of Austin’s top running trails Every…
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