RUN AUSTIN® Kickoff Week Announces 60+ Free Group Runs Across Austin

Eight days of community runs kick off training for the 2027 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon and Spurs Austin International Half

RUN AUSTIN® Kickoff Week has announced its 2026 group run schedule, featuring more than 60 free group runs from September 8–15 to bring Austin’s running community together and officially kick off training season.

RUN AUSTIN® Kickoff Week connects runners with clubs, training groups, local businesses, and fellow runners throughout Austin and the surrounding area. With runs happening throughout the morning and evening across all eight days, participants can find a group that fits their schedule, pace, and training goals.

The week marks the start of the training journey toward two of Austin’s largest running events: the Spurs Austin International Half on January 17, 2027, and the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K on February 14, 2027.

“Group runs are such a big part of what makes Austin’s running community special,” said Stacy Keese, co-owner of High Five Events, producers of both events. “Kickoff Week gives runners a chance to try a new group, meet people they can train alongside, and start working toward January and February together. With more than 60 free runs on the schedule, there really is an opportunity for everyone to get involved.”

All RUN AUSTIN® Kickoff Week group runs are free to attend, with options available for runners of different paces and experience levels. Participants do not need to be registered for the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon or Spurs Austin International Half to attend kickoff week.

The following is the 2026 Kickoff Week Schedule:

Tuesday, Sep 8th

5:00 AM Rise and Run South Austin – Bedichek MS Track-6800 Bill Hughes Rd
6:00 AM Morning Jo’s at Jo’s Coffee – 1300 S Congress Ave
6:00 AM Together we run ATX – The Salty Donut on South Congress
6:30 AM TEAM FX – 8127 Mesa Dr., Austin, TX 78759 USA
6:30 AM Mueller Run Club – Streamway Coffee
7:00 AM Twenty-Six Two Marathon Club – JLL Plaza 1703 West 5th Street Austin, TX, 78703
8:00 AM Mueller Mamis Run Club – Mueller Lake Park (Under the white pavilion)
5:30 PM Cafecito Run Club – 3504 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX, USA
6:00 PM Ship of Fools – Meet at 10th and Wayside (near O Henry Middle School)
6:30 PM Soul To Sole Run Club – Port Lavaca, TX, United States
6:30 PM Easton Park Run Club – El Comalito- 7033 Union Park Austin Tx
6:30 PM Twenty-Six Two Marathon Club – Phil’s Ice House 2901 S Lamar Blvd 78704
7:00 PM Latinas Run ATX – 111 Sandra Muraida Way suite #101, Austin, TX 78703
7:00 PM RAW – Mean Eyed Cat

Wednesday, Sep 9th

5:00 AM Buda Running Club – Windmill Parking Lot Main Street Buda
5:30 AM Rise and Run South Austin – Fleet Feet Circle C 5900 W Slaughter Ln
6:00 AM Be Kind Run Club (BKRC) – 1534 Washington Ave
6:30 AM 5RUN2 Austin – Kerbeg Lane S Lamar
6:00 PM Austin Triathlon Club – 204 E Main St, Round Rock, TX
6:30 PM East Side Beer Runners (ESBR) – 4824 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
6:30 PM Austin Coffee Run Club – Batch: 3220 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
6:30 PM Leanderthal Runners Club – Leander Beer Market
7:00 PM LAKE TRAVIS RUN CLUB – 4900 Bee Creek Rd, Spicewood, TX 78669

Thursday, Sep 10th

5:00 AM Rise and Run South Austin – Dunkin’ 401 W Slaughter Ln
5:55 AM Sunrise Track Club O Henry Middle School
6:00 PM Ship of Fools – Meet at 10th and Wayside (near O Henry Middle School)
6:30 PM Easton Park Run Club – Sweet Bites -7033 Unión Park Austin Tx.

Friday, Sep 11th

6:30 AM JE Dunn Runn Club – Location TBD
6:30 AM Fleet Feet Austin – Fleet Feet 211 Walter Seaholm Dr LR110, Austin, TX 78701
8:30 AM Cafecito Run Club – Austin Visitors Center, 103 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701

Saturday, Sep 12th

5RUN2 Austin – Kerbeg Lane S Lamar
5:30 AM Hogs Gone Rogue – Behind Ozark Mountain Bagel (105 W Central Ave Bentonville, Arkansas, USA)
5:45 AM Gilbert’s Gazelles – 111 Sandra Muraida Way
6:00 AM The Downtown Run Group – San Antonio TX
6:30 AM Together we run atx – Bagel Brigade
7:00 AM Austin Interval Run Club – 4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
7:00 AM Austin Fit Running and Walking – 611 S. Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78704
7:00 AM Ship of Fools – 676 West Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas 78704
7:00 AM Saturday Run Club – Champion Park, Brushy Creek Rd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
7:00 AM TEAM FX – SUNKEN GARDENS (NEXT TO SOUTH ENTRANCE OF BARTON SPRINGS) 712-1/2 AZIE MORTON RD AUSTIN, TX 78704
7:15 AM Endorphins – Better Half
7:30 Am Hot Moms Run Club – RGV – McAllen TX
7:30 AM LAKE TRAVIS RUN CLUB – Hamilton Greenbelt Trail 1200 LAKEWAY DRIVE, LAKEWAY, TX 78734
8:00 AM Be Kind Run Club (BKRC) – Waco Running Company at 700 Franklin Ave
8:00 AM Burlebo – Manana coffee 111 Sandra Muraida Way STE 101, Austin, TX
9:00 PM Easton Park Run Club – CENIZO- 7033 Unión Park, Austin Tx

Sunday, Sep 13th

6:00 AM I Am Redemption Run Crew – 106 S 1st Street, Austin TX 78704
6:30 AM ASL Run ATX – 806 Azie Morton Road, Austin, TX, USA
7:00 AM Leanderthal Runners Club – 651 N US Hwy 183 Bldg D, Leander, TX 78641
7:30 AM ATX Run Divas – Cosmic Satillo; 1300 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78702
7:30 AM Next Monday Run Club – Vuori South Congress
8:00 AM Plant Powered Athlete – 2308 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

Monday, Sep 14th

7:00 AM GOOD GRiEF – Barton Springs South Parking Lot
7:00 AM Healthy Celebrations – Town Lake Running Trail
6:00 PM Austin Triathlon Club – 1621 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78703
6:30 PM Rise and Run South Austin St. Elmo Elementary 600 W Saint Elmo Rd
7:00 PM Lakerat Run Club – 209 Main Street, Marble Falls TX
7:00 PM Monday Night Run – Ready to Run

Tuesday, Sep 15th

6:30 AM Mueller Run Club – Streamway Coffee
5:30 PM Rise and Run South Austin – JuiceLand
6:00 PM Ship of Fools – Meet at 10th and Wayside (near O Henry Middle School)
6:30 PM Twenty-Six Two Marathon Club – Phil’s Ice House 2901 S Lamar Blvd 78704

Beyond the group run schedule, RUN AUSTIN® Kickoff Week will feature daily giveaways and community activations throughout September 8–15. More than $4,000 in prizes from Austin Marathon and Spurs Austin International Half partners will be given away throughout the week.

Runners can view the complete RUN AUSTIN® Kickoff Week schedule, find participating run groups, and learn more at WeRunAustin.com.

About the Ascension Seton 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.

About the Spurs Austin International Half: The Spurs Austin International Half, formerly the 3M Half Marathon, is one of Texas’ fastest and most exciting 13.1-mile events. Established in 1995, it features a net-downhill course that winds through Austin’s most iconic neighborhoods and finishes downtown. Runners enjoy a high-energy experience with live music, enthusiastic spectators, and top-tier course support. With PR potential, great swag, and an unbeatable Austin vibe, this event welcomes runners of all levels. Learn more at DownhillToDowntown.com.

About Run Austin® : Run Austin® is the official trademark uniting two of Austin’s premier running events: the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon and the Spurs Austin International Half. Created to celebrate the city’s vibrant running culture, Run Austin showcases the spirit, energy, and diversity of the Austin running community. With world-class event experiences, scenic courses, and strong community engagement, Run Austin represents the best of endurance sport in one of the nation’s most active cities. Learn more at AustinMarathon.com and AustinInternationalHalf.com