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FloSports Announces Partnership With KXAN To Air Austin Marathon

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Exposure for the Austin Marathon grows with FloSports, KXAN partnership

Today, FloSports, the innovator in live digital sports and original content, and KXAN, the NBC affiliate station in Austin, announced a partnership to globally broadcast and provide live and on-demand coverage of the 2019 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon on FloTrack.com, while KXAN will broadcast to the local Austin market.

The weekend boasts more than 16,000 participants combined in the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K. Live coverage of the marathon will begin at 7:00 a.m. CST on Sunday, Feb. 17th. This year marks the third year of the event being broadcast by FloSports and the first year for KXAN, which will be part of their Simple Health initiative in 2019.

“With the global reach of FloSports and KXAN’s deep connection with the local Austin community, this partnership will provide significant exposure for the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon and its elite runners,” said Jack Murray, co-owner of the Austin Marathon and High Five Events. “The collaboration between FloSports, KXAN, and the Austin Marathon shows commitment from all sides to elevate Austin’s premier running event, both locally and worldwide.”

“We’re proud to again broadcast the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon and cover athletes making their 26.2-mile journey through one of America’s most exciting cities,” said Ryan Fenton,FloSports Director of Global Rights Acquisition. “Every year this race gets more competitive and continues to grow, and both the fans and competitors deserve unprecedented coverage of the event from the moment the race begins all the way through crossing the finish line in front of the iconic Texas State Capitol.”

To access live and on-demand coverage of the 2019 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon and other races, visit FloTrack.com to become a monthly or annual PRO subscriber. Either subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Roku, or Apple TV 4.

Streaming more than 10,000 live competitions per year, FloSports continues to emerge as the global leader in live, in-depth, and on-demand digital coverage for passionate sports fans. For more information, visit FloTrack.com or FloSports.tv.

FloSports Returns to Livestream 2018 Austin Marathon

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High Five Events announces the return of FloSports, the innovator in live digital sports and original content, as a strategic partner of the 2018 Austin Marathon®. FloSports will provide coverage of the marathon and half marathon races, with the livestream exclusively on FloTrack.com. World-class broadcasters will announce the race on February 18th, covering the new marathon course and the elite field.

Toni Reavis interviews Joe Thorne, 2017 Austin Marathon champion.

“We’re looking forward to working with High Five Events again to broadcast the Austin Marathon exclusively on FloTrack.com,” said Mark Floreani, FloSports co-founder and COO. “The atmosphere around this marathon is unique, and we’re thrilled to showcase the race and the city of Austin to a global audience of running fans.”

FloSports, a sports media company headquartered in Austin, Texas, will highlight the Austin Marathon Elite Field by following the men’s and women’s elite leaders throughout the marathon and the half marathon. Finish line cameras will capture every finisher as they cross the finish line. In addition to being available online at FloTrack.com, the live feed will be displayed on the two Jumbotrons located at the finish line festival. FloTrack is the worldwide leader in live and on-demand coverage of track and cross country. Watch the entire stream of the 2017 Austin Marathon.

“FloSports’ livestream of the 2017 Austin Marathon was well-executed and showcased the elite field’s competition and every finisher’s achievements,” said Jack Murray, co-owner of High Five Events. “We’re thrilled to grow the partnership, highlight FloSports’ capabilities, and display even more of the Austin Marathon to the world through FloTrack.com.”

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Toni Reavis and Jack Murray, 2017 Austin Marathon.

The Austin Marathon will celebrate its 27th year running in the capital of Texas on February 18, 2018. Austin’s flagship running event annually attracts runners from all 50 states and 20+ countries around the world. Having start and finish locations just a few blocks apart, being within walking distance of many downtown hotels and restaurants, and finishing in front of the picturesque Texas State Capitol makes the Austin Marathon the perfect running weekend destination. Participants can register for the marathon, half marathon, or 5K.

FloSports to Provide Live-stream Coverage of 2017 Austin Marathon

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High Five Events is thrilled to announce that FloSports will provide live-streaming coverage of the 2017 Austin Marathon® presented by NXP. The live feed will provide coverage for the entire race and be seen by fans across the globe on FloTrack.com, the leader in live-streaming video and digital content in running and track & field. […]

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