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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!

Runner crosses 2019 Austin Half Marathon finish line wearing an American flag SPIbelt. SPIbelt returns as the Official Race Belt of the 2020 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon.

Austin Marathon and SPIbelt Continue 13-Year Partnership

November 17, 2019
SPIbelt first launched at the 2007 Austin Marathon The Ascension…
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Two female runners pose after completing the 2019 Austin Half Marathon. Follow this free half marathon training plan and you'll cross the 2020 Austin Half Marathon finish line.

Free Half Marathon Training Plan for 2020 Austin Half Marathon

November 15, 2019
FREE 12-week, 13.1-mile training plan to get you ready for Austin…
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Run Austin Before Race Day with the RunBetter App

November 14, 2019
Participants can run Austin before race day on any treadmill The…
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Spread of barbecue at LeRoy and Lewis, one of our favorite south Austin lunch spots along the Austin Marathon course.

Try these 7 South Austin Lunch Spots Along the Austin Marathon Course

November 13, 2019
These seven South Austin lunch spots are all Austin originals South…
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Image of Blair Nagel backpacking through Colorado. Learn how running became her new routine when you ready her edition of My Running Story.

Running Becomes New Routine for Volleyball Player

November 12, 2019
Broken back leads Blair on a journey and running becomes her…
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Runner crosses the 2019 Austin Marathon finish line. Download the free marathon training plan and you can cross the 2020 Austin Marathon finish line!

Free Marathon Training Plan for 2020 Austin Marathon

November 11, 2019
FREE 12-week 26.2-mile training plan to get you ready for Austin…
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Daniel Bishop crosses the 2019 Austin Marathon finish line. He is included in the first round of elite runners accepted to the 2020 Austin Marathon elite field.

Austin Marathon Accepts First Round of Elite Runners

November 7, 2019
First round of elite runners competing for $26,000 prize purse The…
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Runners celebrate at the Oskar Blues Brewery beer garden after completing the 2019 Austin Marathon.

Austin Marathon Brews Another Partnership with Oskar Blues Brewery

November 4, 2019
Oskar Blues Brewery Austin will be Official Beer sponsor for…
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Axel Reissnecker and Anja, his daughter, after completing the 2018 Austin Marathon. Axel's love for running helped him defeat Stage IV cancer.

Love for Running Transcends Stage IV Cancer Diagnosis

November 1, 2019
Not even Stage IV cancer can extinguish Axel's love for running Runners…
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