Austin Marathon: a rolling loop course in Austin. Pacing by section, fueling, and race-day tips.
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The Austin Marathon is held in February. It starts at 2nd Street and Congress Avenue and finishes at 9th and Congress, in front of the Texas State Capitol. The course passes South Congress, East Austin, Hyde Park and the University of Texas campus. The official site says it has rolling hills.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Austin, Texas, USA |
| Distance | 42.195 km (marathon) |
| Usually held | February |
| Course | rolling, loop |
| Official site | https://youraustinmarathon.com/ |
The official site warns of rolling hills, with the most noticeable changes around miles 10 to 13. Start steady, run the hills by effort, and save energy for the later miles. The marathon and half marathon share the course until mile 12.
| Section | Terrain | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| mile 1–9 | Downtown and South Congress | Start at goal pace or slightly slower; the crowds are dense. |
| mile 10–13 | Rolling hills, the most noticeable climbs | Run by effort and do not push on the rises. |
| mile 13–20 | Marathon continues east, then north through the UT campus | Settle back to goal pace. |
| mile 21–26.2 | Return toward the Capitol and Congress Avenue | Keep form and push over the final mile. |
The official course page lists 22 aid stations (miles 1, 3, 5, 7 and every mile from 8 to 25) with water and electrolyte drink. Gels are offered at miles 9.5 and 19.5, so plan your own gels around these.
It has rolling hills. The official site says the most noticeable elevation changes come around miles 10 to 13. It gives no total-climb figure.
It starts at 2nd and Congress and finishes at 9th and Congress, in front of the Texas State Capitol.
It is held in February. Recent editions started at 7:00 am.
Facts checked 2026-10 against the sources below. Race details change from year to year — confirm with the official site before race day.
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