Run Austin Marathon

Run Austin Marathon brings about 30,000 runners to Austin, Texas, on February 14, 2027. The marathon (26.2 miles) and the half marathon (13.1 miles) start together at 7:00 AM, and the 5K follows at 7:45. The course takes in the city's landmarks, from Zilker Park to South Congress, and finishes at the Texas State Capitol, with some 75,000 spectators along the way and more than a dozen live music stages. A finish festival with food, beer and entertainment sits within walking distance of downtown.

A big-city marathon with crowds this deep carries you through the middle miles, but the distance still demands a 16- to 18-week build with a weekly long run and regular time at goal pace. If a full marathon is more than you want this winter, the half shares the start and the atmosphere for half the training load, and the 5K gets you the same finish-line party.