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Austin Marathon

Austin, TX
Sunday, February 14, 2027


  4.2 Stars from 10 Reviews

Course Description
The Austin Marathon is a rolling, loop course several long straightaways and approximately 28 turns. The marathon course gains approximately 14 feet per mile over the first 17 miles before dropping over 33 feet per mile over the final 9 miles to the finish on Congress Avenue in the shadow of the State Capitol building.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: Sunday, February 14, 2027
2026: Sunday, February 15, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: Yes

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 54°F (12°C)
Average High: 65°F (18°C)
Average Low: 44° F (6°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 97.48
Course Score: 97.48

Race Size

2026: 7,295 Finishers
2025: 4,110 Finishers
2024: 4,096 Finishers
2023: 3,157 Finishers
2022: 2,766 Finishers
2021: No Results

BQ Percentages

2026: 2.2%
2025: 4.1%
2024: 5.6%
2023: 4.9%
2022: 5.2%
2021: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes

Weather Averages for Last 12 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 77°F  (25°C)
Low: 52°F  (11°C)

Race Start Conditions

55°F  (13°C)
Humidity: 89%

Clear
S 6 mph

PR Score

96.74

Course Score

97.49






Austin Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Austin Marathon was the 21st largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 18th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 2.2% of Austin Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 4.1% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Austin Marathon ranked 324th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 255th so far in 2026. In Texas, it ranked 10th in 2025 and 8th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Austin Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.

The Austin Marathon has a Course Score of 97.48, ranking it as the 384th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 21st fastest marathon course in Texas.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Austin Marathon a PR Score of 97.48. The PR Score ranks the Austin Marathon as the 329th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 19th best marathon for a PR in Texas.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Austin Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Texas for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Austin Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed384th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 21st fastest marathon course in Texas
Top 83% Nationally#21 of 26 in Texas
PR Potential329th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 19th best marathon for a PR in Texas
Top 71% Nationally#19 of 26 in Texas
Boston Qualifier Rate324th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 10th highest BQ percentage in Texas
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 68% Nationally#10 of 30 in Texas
Race Size21st largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 2nd largest marathon in Texas
Based on 2025 results
Top 4% Nationally#2 of 38 in Texas

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 687 feet (209m)
Min Elevation: 434 feet (132m)

Elevation Gain: 1015 feet (309m)
Elevation Loss: 973 feet (296m)


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Course updated 02/17/2026




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Race Reviews


4.2
Based on 10 reviews
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Awesome2024

Full Review:

It's a bit hilly but the Austin marathon is great. I've run it three times and this year's was my favorite. I've run other marathons in Philadelphia, Houston, and Richmond VA. This is the friendliest and most fun.

Race Tips:

Train for the hills.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Austin is expensive. I stayed with friends and took Ubers (do not live in the area). Lots of good restaurants.
Reviewed by William J Cobb About 2024

2020 was a BLAST!

Full Review:

The course is EXTREMELY hilly, but the course is a blast. You never get bored. Lots of iconic Austin spots along the way. You basically get a tour of all the well known parts of the city. TONSSSS of spectators and city support. There were drag queens, lots of bands, and lots of random Austinites set up to cheer everyone on. I was impressed.

Race Tips:

Prepare yourself for rolling hills! Cannot stress this enough. A lot of people were cramping up along the way. You have to prepared.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Tons of portopotties available at the start. The corral is huge but you do line up together- marathon and half marathon. There are A LOT of half marathoners- the first few miles were extremely crowded so be prepared for that.
Reviewed by Mattie K About 2020

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Reviewed by Ewa Orlowski About 2017

Full Review:

Yes, it is good to run in the place I live.

Race Tips:

Weather is one of the critical element. try to train in different weathers.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

When to arrive - no need to arrive too early. better warm up before run.
Reviewed by Peng About 2017

Full Review:

Great atmosphere, bands every mile or so, great local support. Hard marathon, though, with a lot of climbing and not even one flat mile

Race Tips:

Run conservatively. The first serious climb occurs in miles 0-3.5 and it is a serious one. Miles 10-19 are all uphill. Try to conserve energy for the last 5 miles, which are (mostly!) downhill
Reviewed by SF About 2017

Full Review:

Too hot, too hilly, too humid. They did have pacers and they use nuun instead of gatorade which I liked, but the beginning factors was too much of a turn off for me to attempt this race again unless my team does.

Race Tips:

Take all the hills slow. The ones around miles 11 and 12 are what shot my legs and made it impossible for me to complete in a decent time.
Reviewed by RAB About 2017

Full Review:

I did the half marathon, which followed the same course for 11.5 miles. It's hilly and challenging but the crowds are amazing and it's a beautiful city.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Plenty of AirBnB choices
Reviewed by Steve Kendall About 2016

Full Review:

Well organized, course hits all city highlights.

Race Tips:

Stay slow on the first half with all those hills, or pay dearly later!
Reviewed by sp About 2014

Full Review:

The course is always going up or down. There didn't seem to be any flat stretches. Even the "flat" stretch from mile 14 to 20 is a gradual uphill. I wouldn't recommend it because of the hills and unpredictable weather (it was warm and humid this year, cold last year)
Reviewed by DF About 2014

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Reviewed by Anonymous About 2012