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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!

Becki Spellman cross the finish line of a recent half marathon in 1:17:42. Spellman is included in the third round of elite runners accepted to the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon and Austin Half Marathon Elite Field.

Austin Marathon Announces Third Round of Accepted Elite Runners

January 23, 2020
Third round of elite runners competing for $23,200 prize purse The…
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Image of two Camp Gladiator trainers warming up participants of the 2019 Austin Marathon. CG returns as the 2020 Austin Marathon's Official Community Fitness Partner.

Camp Gladiator Returns as Official Community Fitness Partner

January 18, 2020
Austin Marathon tabs CG as its Official Community Fitness Partner The…
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Young runner crosses the finish line of the 2019 Manzano Mile presented by Dole Packaged Foods.

Dole Packaged Foods’ Role Expands for Austin Marathon Race Weekend

January 16, 2020
Dole Packaged Foods returns as presenting sponsor of Manzano…
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Image of participant playing bag toss at the 2019 Austin Marathon Hilton VIP Experience. Hilton is the 2020 Austin Marathon's Preferred Hotel Partner.

Hilton Named Austin Marathon Preferred Hotel Partner

January 12, 2020
Agreement marks second year Hilton will be Preferred Hotel Partner The…
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Image of male holding two Tacodeli tacos in a blue basket. Tacodeli is now the Official Taco of the Austin Marathon.

Austin Marathon Announces Sizzling Sponsorship with Tacodeli

January 8, 2020
Agreement makes Tacodeli the Official Taco of the Austin Marathon The…
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Image of runner walking on concrete on their life-changing journey.

The Life-Changing Impact of Running

January 6, 2020
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

January 4, 2020
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

December 30, 2019
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

December 26, 2019
Second round of elite runners competing for $26,000 prize purse The…
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