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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!

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Meet High Five Events – The Team that Brings You the Austin Marathon

April 9, 2020
Meet High Five Events and learn about the folks behind the Austin…
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Choose to Move with Camp Gladiator’s Six-Week Virtual Challenge

April 6, 2020
Workout with your friends when you register for Camp Gladiator’s…
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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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