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Austin Marathon 2024: Lace Up Your Running Shoes!

POSTED ON January 31, 2024 | BY Zters

2024 austin marathon depicted by a group of runners with a cityscape behind them. the texas flag is in the bottom right. the zters logo is in the bottom left

Are you ready to break a sweat and embrace the vibrant energy of Austin, Texas? Or maybe you’re looking to cheer from the sidelines? No matter how you choose to participate, the 2024 Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K promises to be a celebration of athleticism and community.

The Austin Marathon’s rich history has made it one of the country’s largest marathons since its inception in 1992. And it’s only grown since then. Here’s what you should expect from this year’s event.

When is the 2024 Austin Marathon?

This year’s marathon is set to take place on February 18, 2024. You can find a full breakdown of the schedule on the official website. In terms of pre-marathon preparations, all registered runners need to pick up their packets by 5:00 PM on Saturday (the night before the events).

Here are some schedule highlights:

  • 7:00 AM — Full and Half Marathon start
  • 7:45 AM — 5K start
  • 8:05 AM — Finisher Festival begins
  • 10:00 AM — Full Marathon Awards available for pick up (tentative)
  • 11:00 AM — Half Marathon course closes
  • 2:00 PM — Full Marathon course closes

If you haven’t already, book your accommodations at a nearby hotel. The official 2024 Austin Marathon website has a list of local hotels to choose from. Even more, you can check out local restaurants and other activities in the area with the Austin, TX Visitors Guide.

You can register to run here.

Where can you watch the marathon?

For those who want to cheer on runners from the sidelines, there are a number of different areas where you can do just that. The race starts around Congress & Second Avenues in downtown Austin and the course passes by some of Austin’s most iconic landmarks.

A look at the 2024 Austin Marathon map can give you a better sense of prime spots. Some recommended viewing locations include:

  • Austin City Hall
  • Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge 
  • Oyster Landing

Just because you’re not running, doesn’t mean you can’t have an energetic and exciting time. Hear live music from local musicians all around the course. At the finish line, there will be food trucks, jumbotrons, and more live music.

Post-Marathon Festivities & More

Catch a breather, snap some pictures, and celebrate your amazing feat at the Finisher Festival! There, you’ll find snacks, hydration stations, food trucks, discounted massages, and a beer garden. With adrenaline pumping and good vibes all around, the 2024 Austin Marathon is bound to be an unforgettable experience.

If you can’t make it to the event, but will be in the Austin area, you may want to look into alternative routes since many downtown streets will be blocked off for the weekend.

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This post is part of our ZTERS Around Town series, where we highlight popular local events nationwide. ZTERS is not affiliated with the events listed.

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