Austin Marathon Reviews

  2020 was a BLAST!

By Mattie K about 2020

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.

Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

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.

  

By RAB about 2017

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.

  

By SF about 2017

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

  

By Peng about 2017

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.

Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

When to arrive - no need to arrive too early. better warm up before run.

  

By Ewa Orlowski about 2017

  

By Steve Kendall about 2016

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.

Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Plenty of AirBnB choices

  

By DF about 2014

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)

  

By sp about 2014

Review

Well organized, course hits all city highlights.

Race Tips

Stay slow on the first half with all those hills, or pay dearly later!

  

By Anonymous about 2012