Experience the #1 City in America

Finding reasons you’ll love the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour was easy. Selecting 26.2 reasons for this blog post was the difficult part! Some said we were crazy, others said we couldn’t do it. But we knew deep down we needed to share this intel with you. Visit The Live Music Capital of the World and experience the best Austin has to offer. Tacos, murals, live music, Austin Gives Miles, cold beer, and ohhh so much more.

We think that country music legend Gary P. Nunn, who played the National Anthem in 2018, said it best “That’s the most fun I’ve had before 9:00 a.m. in a long time.”

Reason #2 you’ll love the Austin Marathon: Under Armour participant shirts!

The below reasons why you’ll love the Austin Marathon are in no particular order, promise.

1. Austin, Texas – need we say more? Okay, here you go…
2. Under Armour shirts – you’ll be the envy of those who didn’t run Austin
3. #DiscoverYourAustin – visit the best Austin has to offer near the Austin Marathon course and try all the tacos (we did all the hard work!) #DiscoverYourAustin - visit the best #Austin has to offer near the #AustinMarathon course and try all the tacos (we did all the hard work!) Click To Tweet
4. Customized belt buckle finisher medals – when you wear your buckle, it will speak of your accomplishment in Austin, Texas, without saying a word
5. Austin Marathon KXAN Simple Health 5K benefitting Paramount Theatre – perfect for the entire family, run out and back on South Congress, then enjoy the finish line festival
6. Support Austin Gives Miles – run on behalf of an AGM charity and make a difference for a Central Texas nonprofit organization
7. On-course murals – visit them before, during, or after… your choice, just bring your camera
   

   Reason #7 you’ll love the Austin Marathon: murals on course!

8. Three-block-long finish line festival – post-race massage, recovery, food trucks, 2 Jumbotrons, hours of live music from 2 bands, and more
9. Expanded beer garden – celebrate your accomplishments with a cold beer
10. Live music from 15 bands on course – we’re not the Live Music Capital of the World for nothin’
11. 17 amazing pacer groups – they pace, you race
12. Manzano Mile presented by Dole– cheer everyone, from families to elites, or stretch out your legs before you run on Sunday
13. Marathon course showcases all of Austin – north, south, east, and west, drink it all in
14. Two-day Health & Fitness Expo – purchase official Austin Marathon Under Armour gear, check out the newest running products, grab any last-minute needs
15. Top-notch start line and finish line VIP – gear check, delicious food, custom cocktails, private restrooms, and more
16. Photo finish – the magnificent Texas State Capitol is your finish line backdrop
17. Spectator-friendly course (never more than 4 miles from downtown) – cheer family and friends from multiple spots on course, including the finish line
18. Thousands of amazing and supportive volunteers – they’re up early and they stay late, ensuring you have the best experience
19. Unbeatable rates at downtown hotels – save money when planning your Austin runcation
20. Austin Marathon Winnie – visit our ‘72 Winnebago (just don’t think you can sleep in it!)
21. Mobile App – all the info you need in the palm of your hand
22. FloTrack live broadcast – they follow the elite action, then watch every finisher cross the finish line
23. Leo Manzano: race ambassador – Austinite and Olympic silver medalist in the 1500m (2012 – London)
24. USATF-certified course – you won’t run anymore or less than you have to, we double checked
25. 22 fully-stocked aid stations featuring nuun performance – grab hydration, make a pitstop, or both (don’t forget to thank the volunteers)
26. “There’s no better city to recover in.” – Mayor Steve Adler – spend time in our phenomenal city before and after Feb. 16th, take in all that Austin has to offer

  26.2. In conclusion, the Austin Marathon begins with a strike of the #RunAustin gong… yeah, you read that right

Friends have raved about Austin. Running partners can’t stop talking about their experience. Now it’s your turn! Reserve your spot at the Austin Marathon start line and experience all that Austin has to offer.