A person smiling and holding a blue "Run Austin" T-shirt at the Health & Fitness Expo during the 2025 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon. Text on the image reads: "2025 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon. Exhibitor registration is open. Austin Marathon Half Marathon & 5K

Reserve Your Spot at the 2025 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Health & Fitness Expo

Limited Spaces Available at Expo and Finish Line Festival

The highly anticipated Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K Health and Fitness Expo kicks off the Presidents’ Day weekend on Friday, February 14th, and Saturday, February 15th, 2025 before the races on Sunday, February 16th. The Expo will offer extended hours this year, running from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday. Held at the spacious Palmer Events Center, this 70,000-square-foot Expo sold out in 2024, and is once again expected to sell out again for 2025.

The Expo is a must-attend event for health, fitness, and wellness brands looking to showcase their products and services to a large, diverse audience of runners, enthusiasts, and the general public. With participants from the marathon, half marathon, and 5K races required to pick up their packets at the Expo, brands have a unique opportunity to engage directly with the running community and others interested in healthy living. The 2024 Expo saw an average of 35,000 attendees over two days, with over 19,000 registered race participants, and featured 58 exhibitors, where attendees spent an average of $50 each. 

In addition to the Expo, race day exhibitor spots are also available at the Finish Line Festival on Sunday, February 16th, 2025, providing brands with a high-visibility platform to interact with finishers, spectators, and fans as they celebrate their race-day achievements.

“We are thrilled to announce the opening of registration for the 2025 Austin Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Health and Fitness Expo,” said Megan Frausto, Partnership Manager of the Austin Marathon. “With extended hours and a wide range of exhibitors, this year’s Expo is set to be bigger and better than ever. It’s the perfect opportunity for brands to connect with thousands of health-conscious individuals and athletes who are passionate about fitness and wellness.”

The Expo is free and open to the public, creating an accessible environment for attendees to explore the latest innovations in fitness, wellness, nutrition, apparel, gear, and more. Brands interested in exhibiting are encouraged to secure their space early to ensure participation by visiting the website here

The Austin Marathon is the ultimate running social event of the year. With the finish line set against the backdrop of the iconic Texas State Capitol, runners experience a true Austin moment as they complete their journey. The course is lined with live music in a nod to the Live Music Capital of the World. The celebration continues at the Finish Line Festival with a recovery zone, live music stage, beer garden, celebratory photo ops, and health and fitness exhibitors. Whether participants cross the finish line of the marathon, half marathon, or 5K, every participant receives an iconic belt buckle finisher medal, a perfect symbol of both their accomplishment and Austin’s unique spirit. Interested participants can register on the website www.youraustinmarathon.com

 

About the Austin Marathon®: Since its inception in 1992, the Austin Marathon® has emerged as a world-class running event, attracting participants from all 50 states and over 50 countries. With a course that spans every quadrant of this dynamic city, offering a festive atmosphere with live music throughout, the marathon culminates in a vibrant finisher party. The event also serves as a powerful force for good, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars annually for various non-profit organizations. The Austin Marathon elevates Presidents Day weekend into a grand showcase of athleticism and community spirit, making it a bucket-list event for athletes, enthusiasts, and supporters from all over the world.