Austin International Half Marathon 2027
The 2027 Austin International Half Marathon returns as a fast, point-to-point route that drops from the Hill Country toward downtown Austin. It is one of the country's most reliable PR courses, with a big downtown finish festival and crisp January racing weather.
This date is an estimate based on the organizer's usual scheduling pattern. Confirm with the official race website before making travel or registration plans.
Course Highlights
- Point-to-point, net-downhill route toward downtown Austin
- Starts in the Hill Country east of the city
- Fast, PR-friendly course with a downtown finish festival
- Formerly the 3M Half Marathon, now a signature winter Texas race
Race Day Conditions
Mixed terrain — some rolling hills with flat stretches.
Cool — ideal racing conditions for most runners.
This is historical planning context, not a weather forecast.
Official organizer websiteRecommended Training Plans
With 23 weeks until race day, we recommend a 12-week training plan. Start by October 25, 2026 to use the full build.
How to prepare for this course
Your plan should account for the mixed 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.
Half marathon race pace strategy
Plan for effort changes across rolling terrain rather than treating every mile as identical.
Half marathon weather strategy
Use the historical 52°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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