SUMMARY: Hilly, scenic course starting and finishing downtown Austin, TX

The Austin Marathon provides runners with an exhilarating and scenic journey through Texas' vibrant capital city. The race begins in downtown Austin, leading participants through a blend of urban landscapes and iconic landmarks, and finishes near the Texas State Capitol. This marathon is a test of endurance, with its challenging hills and lively atmosphere.

The course features significant elevation changes, particularly in the first half, which can test the stamina of even seasoned runners. Despite the demanding terrain, the marathon is well-supported with numerous aid stations providing water, electrolytes, and energy gels. The route takes runners through various neighborhoods, showcasing Austin's eclectic character and vibrant community spirit. The crowd support is exceptional, with enthusiastic spectators lining the streets, cheering runners on and providing motivation throughout the race.

The event is meticulously organized, ensuring a smooth experience from start to finish. The pre-race expo is well-run, offering a wide range of merchandise and an efficient packet pickup process. On race day, logistics are handled efficiently, with plenty of porta-potties, well-marked corrals, and a seamless gear check system. The post-race amenities include a variety of refreshments, live music, and a celebratory atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.

One of the highlights of the marathon is the sense of community and camaraderie among participants and spectators. The support from local residents is overwhelming, creating an encouraging environment that helps runners tackle the challenging course. The finish line near the Texas State Capitol is a memorable spot, where participants receive a beautifully designed finisher's medal as a token of their accomplishment.

Austin Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Bradley Makuvire won the 2025 Austin Marathon in 2:18:56.7 while Janet Rono won the women's race in 2:41:4.9.

Results for 2025 Austin Marathon, half marathon, 5K races

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

The Ascension Seton medical team prepares for the 2025 Austin Marathon on Sunday, February 16, as they stress the importance of hydration.

Runner who competed in 2020 Austin Marathon talks about experiencing a heat stroke from lack of hydration

Kenya's George Onyancha won the 2024 Austin Marathon in 2:19:09 while Ethiopia's Damaris Areba won the women's race in 2:38:54.

Who are the winners of the 2024 Austin Marathon?

Local videographer and content creator David Aguilar will document the 2024 Austin Marathon on Sunday, February 18, using drone photography to document the event and the growth of the city.

Meet the aerial drone photographer capturing the Austin Marathon

Good support, rough course, halfers galore.

Echoing Others - This Race Needs Some Work

Big-city race, fantastic support, so-so course

Great city to visit. Course could be better

Awesome City, worth visiting for a marathon.

Hilly marathon; logistics could be improved.

Very nice medal but not a race for everyone

Good Feb. marathon for those of us from northeast

Challenging course, great support and organization

LiveStrong messed up this race.  Otherwise awesome

Great race... until your crossed the finish line

Overall, good marathon. I will do it again.

Hope to do this race again in the future!

Definitely difficult; awesome crowd support

Tough course with room to improve organization

Fantastic support, friendly & enthusiastic crowds

A good race, although too hilly for my tastes

Great Experience from Saturday through Sunday

Hills, but great organization (spare the pyro!)

Fun destination marathon, but could be improved.

Great Fans, Solid Organization, Average Course

Needs some fine tuning; challenging course

Austin Marathon

Marathon Results