Austin Marathon 2023 Registration

A refund, deferral, or transfer can only be requested up to the deadlines posted below. Requests cannot be processed for an event that has already taken place.

TRANSFERS TO ANOTHER PARTICIPANT
Participants may transfer their registration to another participant for a fee based on the distance.

  • Marathon - $45.00
  • Half Marathon - $35.00
  • 5K - $15.00

For the safety of all participants, participants may not give or sell their entry to anyone as a part of a non-approved transfer. Transaction fees cannot be refunded.

Shirt size is not guaranteed for transferred registrations.

TRANSFER TO A DIFFERENT EVENT
Participants may transfer to a different distance at the 2023 Austin Marathon. The fee schedule is as follows:

  • Marathon to Half Marathon:  $25.00
  • Marathon/ Half Marathon to 5K:  $10.00
  • Half Marathon to Marathon:  $25.00 transfer fee + registration price difference at the time.
  • 5K to Marathon or Half Marathon:  $10.00 transfer fee + registration price difference at the time.
  • Transfer to Virtual event:  $10.00
  • Transfer to the 3M Half Marathon (January 22, 2023): $35.00

Price differences between events will not be refunded if transferring to a shorter distance.
Once a distance transfer has been submitted, it cannot be reversed.

DEFER to 2024
Participants may move their 2023 registration to next year if you choose to do so. The fee schedule is as follows:

Deferral fee Schedule: Fee through Sept. 22 Sept. 23 - Dec. 1
Austin Marathon $47.70 $79.50
Austin Half $41.70 $69.50


Deferrals are not available after 12/1/22
Once a deferral is submitted, the decision is final and cannot be reversed. Deferrals cannot be processed after a packet has been picked up.

5K and Virtual registrations cannot be deferred.


REFUNDS

50% refunds are available for the Full Marathon and Half Marathon through September 12, 2022.

  • Any merchandise purchased with the race entry will be refunded.
  • Transaction fees cannot be refunded. 
  • Transferred or deferred registrations cannot be refunded.

Sunday, February 19, 2023 • Austin, TX • Course Map

Runners get a chance to run through green, tree-lined city parks, cross bridges over the Colorado River, and trek through Austin’s city streets and neighborhoods at the Austin Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, which saw more than 8,100 runners cross the finish line at the 2016 running of the race in the half-marathon alone out of more than 12,000 in all races combined.

Both full marathoners and half-marathoners start their race at the same starting line, at the corner of 2nd Street and Congress Avenue in downtown Austin, just blocks from the bridge across the river.

From there, runners follow the route from a starting elevation of around 460 feet above sea level and climb nearly 200 feet over the first two and a half miles, running along Congress and turning on Lightsey Road and 1st Street as they make their way back toward the river.

The course crosses the Colorado for a second time between mile markers 6 and 7, which coincides with the flattest stretch of the race between miles 6 and 8. This flat, fast and even couple of miles take runners along the riverbanks along Cesar Chavez Street and Stephen F. Austin Drive, and through the city’s Town Lake Metropolitan Park.

After making their way through the park, runners stay on the road that becomes Lake Austin Boulevard, which parallels the river and runs past Lions Municipal Golf Course before meeting up with Enfield Road, where runners turn back in toward the city.

The last few miles of the race along Enfield Road are a straightaway that also brings a long, steady uphill stretch. Once Enfield gives way to 15th Street, runners begin the last mile of the race, a slightly uphill stretch that takes them along San Jacinto and Congress for the finish at 2nd Street.

The finishing elevation for the race is just over 500 feet above sea level, for a climb of nearly 200 feet in elevation over the course of the race for those running in the half marathon.

Participants in the half will have 4 hours to complete the race (which means they’re expected to keep at least a 19-minute-per-mile pace). Along the way, you’ll get to see many of the city’s most notable sights and attractions, including the Texas State Capitol building, the campus of the University of Texas and the downtown parks through this mecca of hippie, chic, stylish, intellectual and musical influences.

Austin Marathon 2023 Registration

Runners in the shadow of the Texas Capitol building at the 2009 Austin Marathon. (Photo by Roger Mommaerts/flickr)

Race Weather & Climate

Located among the South Texas hill country and bisected by the Colorado River that flows through the center of town, Austin typically enjoys mild to moderately cool weather conditions in the mid-winter season, with relatively scarce rainfall.

In February, temperatures average between 44°F and 65°F, while rainfall amounts average just under 2 inches, making February its third-driest month of the year. On the day of the race (Feb. 19), the average low is 44°F and the average high is 65°F.

Past Results

  • 2022 Austin Half Marathon Results
  • 2021 Austin Half Marathon Results
  • 2020 Austin Half Marathon Results
  • 2019 Austin Half Marathon Results
  • 2018 Austin Half Marathon Results
  • 2017 Austin Half Marathon Results
  • 2016 Austin Half Marathon Results
  • 2015 Austin Half Marathon Results
  • 2014 Half Marathon Overall Results
  • 2013 Half Marathon Overall Results
  • 2012 Half Marathon Overall Results
  • 2011 Half Marathon Overall Results

Course Map

See the race route map for the Austin Half Marathon here.

Starting Time

  • 7:00 AM – half marathon, full marathon
  • 7:45 AM – 5k

Walker-Friendly?

Yes, for the half marathon and the full marathon — walkers must be able to complete the half marathon within 4 hours, or the full marathon within 7 hours.

Fees

  • $109 and up for the half marathon
  • $129 and up for the full marathon
  • $59 and up for the 5K

Registration

To reserve your spot in the 2023 running of the Austin Marathon, Half Marathon or Paramount 5K race, register online at EventDog.com here.

Official Race Website

youraustinmarathon.com

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How much does the Austin Marathon cost?

Half Marathon to 5K = $10.00. Half Marathon to Marathon = $25.00 transfer fee + registration price difference at the time. ... What if I Register and Can't Race or Want to Change My Distance?.

How many people are running the Austin Marathon?

The race begins at 7:00 in the morning and features a highly competitive elite field. It is livestreamed by FloSports. Participants typically include runners from all 50 U.S. states and about 35 countries. ... .

How many people are running the Austin Marathon 2022?

The weekend-long event begins with over 75,000 visitors to the Health & Fitness Expo, followed by 17,000 runners on race morning, concluding with Austin style Finish Line Festival complete with 100,000 spectators, Live Coverage to over 1,000,000 viewers, and a rocking band and beer garden.

Where can I park to watch the Austin Marathon?

Parking in the downtown area within walking distance of the start and finish lines is plentiful. There are numerous free and paid parking garages and surface lots as well as free on-street parking downtown. Always double-check signs before you park but most on-street metered spots are free of charge on Sundays.