Austin Half Marathon 2026
Austin's signature distance event takes runners through the city's most vibrant neighborhoods, past the State Capitol, and along Lady Bird Lake. Known for its challenging hills and enthusiastic local crowd support, this is Texas running at its best.
Course Highlights
- Run past the Texas State Capitol
- Scenic views of Lady Bird Lake
- Rolling hills through South Austin
- Electric crowd support in downtown finish
Race Day Conditions
Hilly course — train on hills and conserve energy on the climbs.
Cool — ideal racing conditions for most runners.
This is historical planning context, not a weather forecast.
Official organizer websiteRecommended Training Plans
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How to prepare for this course
Your plan should account for the hilly road course in Austin, plus the conditions runners commonly encounter around this event. These resources add race-specific context without creating a duplicate training URL.
Hilly half marathon strategy
Build hill strength and practice controlled climbing effort instead of forcing flat-road pace uphill.
Half marathon weather strategy
Use the historical 55°F average as a packing and pacing prompt, not a race-day forecast.
Two-week taper guide
Arrive fresh by reducing training stress while keeping familiar movement in the final two weeks.
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