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Austin Marathon

Feb 17, 2008

4.7

Organizer`s website

Where

Austin, TX, United States

Start time

08:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

February 17, 2008 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 08:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. Jacob Frey 02:20:38

2. Mikhail Sayenko 02:20:42

3. Joseph Mutinda 02:20:43

Top 3 Women

1. Lucy Hassell 02:36:26

2. Becki Michael 02:43:42

3. Nicole Stevenson 02:44:46

Top 3 Men

1. Jacob Frey 02:20:38

2. Mikhail Sayenko 02:20:42

3. Joseph Mutinda 02:20:43

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Reviews

4.7

Based on 3 Reviews from other runners - tap or click to see all!

By: Jesus D.

Posted: February 20, 2023

That mile 26 hill...

I moved to Austin 8 months ago and was destined to run this marathon. The packet pickup and website were well organized and prepped you for race day. It was a Sunday so finding free parking all over was pretty amazing. While there were many more half-marathoners, than full, I'd encourage folks pursuing their PR to wait 15 minutes to allow the majority of runners to spread out and start running before you follow, otherwise they may slow you down. Outside of the starting block, the race was smooth, relatively flat with a modest hill between 10/11 and then a massive one within the final mile that takes every ounce of your tank out of you. The fans were awesome, so many non-race locals providing oreos, oranges, beer, champagne, gu, waters, high fives and support at every turn. I enjoyed the run and look forward to doing it again.

5.0

By: Traci S.

Posted: February 22, 2022

Great city of Austin!

I traveled from PA for my first time in Austin. I had a lot of fun exploring the city as there is a lot to see and do. The race overall was extremely well organized. The Expo was very nice with a lot of vendors. They gave us shirts, mugs, hats, and a scarf in our swag bag. The race has a terrific website that gives plentiful information. There were plenty of hotels in walking distance but prices are high so weigh your options. There are more half marathoners so you are running together and the first half is very hilly. Once they break off, the course is rolling with some flatter stretches. Like a lot of combo races there are a lot of spectators for the half and at the finish but as not many in the second half. There are many aid stations with ample opportunities for hydration or to grab a gel. I didn't think the hills were too bad overall but in the last mile there is a huge uphill that despite my hillwork slowed me down so be prepared, but then you cruise downhill to the finish. The medals are beautiful and also belt buckles and they gave us Under Armour long sleeved finisher shirts. The food bag contained a granola bar, fruit cup with no spoon, and a bag of popcorn, so bring something with you since it's not much. The after party has live music and beverages if you choose to stick around. Overall I think this is a fun race worth doing!

4.7

By: Emily S.

Posted: January 12, 2022

More of a half experience

As many have said, the focus here is on the half. The energy immediately dropped after the first half, and the course didn't have full roads blocked off at that point. I still had a great race and PR'ed. I also barely noticed the hills.

4.3

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With 14,375 pounds of trash recycled last year it is no wonder the Austin Marathon has been named to Runners World Magazines “Top 10 Greenest Races” in North America”. The Austin races have less trash, more recycling, no toxic chemicals in portable restrooms, composted food waste and solar power among a host of other "greener" implementations.

General News Austin 360

Nov 17, 2008

Austin Marathon Title Sponsorsship Shifts From AT&T

The 2009 Austin Marathon will bear the name of a new title sponsor as the two-year contract with AT&T has ended. AT&T helped elevate the race to sold-out capacities in both 2007 and 2008 and introduced music and technology elements never before seen in the event.

General News

Sep 15, 2008

Austin Marathon Relay Issues $100,000 Challenge to Runners

The Roger Beasley Porsche Sub 2 Challenge has announced a $100,000 prize purse to the team that can set a record pace at the Silicon Labs Austin Marathon Relay on September 21 and clock a final time of less than two hours on the 26.2 mile course. This prize purse is incentive to encourage participation by elite athletes and to provide spectators an opportunity to see these athletes compete in a unique event. Marathon relay participants will need to average four and a half minute per mile pace on a road course that traverses downtown Austin.

General News CNN Martket Watch

Aug 12, 2008

Longtime Austin marathon director branches out

John Conley, who still runs 20 miles a week at age 50, will be celebrating the first birthday of his fledgling road race management company. Aside from being the director of the Austin Marathon, Conley, also assists with the Conquer the Coast Bicycle Ride in Corpus Christi, Komen Race for the Cure in Houston (the largest footrace in Texas), as well as the Texas Round-Up 10K. All of the races are now part of Conley Sports.

General News Statesman

Apr 07, 2008