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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 the limited-edition Under Armour HOVR Machina ATX shoe in front of a multi-colored ATX sign. The Austin Marathon is giving away a pair of these shoes every day in April for their 30th Anniversary Giveaway! Credit: Fleet Feet Austin.

30th Anniversary Giveaway: 30 Days of Limited-Edition ATX Shoes

March 31, 2020
Get active for 30 minutes a day and you could be a winner of…
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Binge-Worthy Show Recommendations from the High Five Events Staff

March 24, 2020
This list of binge-worthy show recommendations has everyone covered Looking…
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Image of runner giving the thumbs up while listening to music during the 2020 Austin Marathon. Read this blog and listen to the 10 most recent March running playlist additions.

March Running Playlist Additions – 10 Must-Add Songs

March 16, 2020
Spring clean your playlist with these March running playlist…
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Drake Muyinza poses in his second outfit during the Austin Marathon. He turned the 26.2-mile course into the World's Longest Fashion Runway!

Austin Marathon Turns into World’s Longest Fashion Runway

March 12, 2020
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Image of the 2020 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon finish line with the Texas State Capitol in the background. Read this blog to learn how successful 2020 race weekend was!

Race Weekend Creates Lifelong Memories for Thousands of Participants

February 17, 2020
Race weekend saw two proposals, two new world records, and thousands…
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Image of GU Energy Gels arranged in a circle according to their colors. Every marathoner needs proper nutrition. Follow the GU Energy Labs advice in this blog about proper nutrition to help you get to the 2020 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon finish line.

Why Marathoners Need Proper Nutrition When Running 26.2 Miles

February 9, 2020
Proper nutrition can effectively power marathoners to the finish…
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Image of the 2019 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon finish line with the Texas State Capitol in the background. 2020 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon is preparing for one of its largest event weekends in its history.

Austin Marathon Prepares for One of the Largest Event Weekends

February 8, 2020
Event weekend will see two world record attempts, numerous events,…
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Image of Rory Tunningley crossing the 2019 Austin Marathon finish line as a pacer. Tunningley is included in the fourth round of elite runners accepted to the 2020 Austin Marathon.

Austin Marathon Announces Fourth Round of Accepted Elite Runners

February 4, 2020
Fourth round of elite runners competing for $23,200 prize purse The…
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Image of children running on the track during a Marathon Kids event. Marathon Kids is the beneficiary of the Manzano Mile presented by Dole Packaged Foods.

Marathon Kids Named Beneficiary of Manzano Mile

January 31, 2020
Proceeds from Manzano Mile registrations will support local Austin…
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