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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Austin
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4JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK
Austin
4JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK
Austin
JUL 3
25JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK
Leander · 36 km away
25JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1
Austin · 13 km away
25JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Pflugerville, TX (30)
Pflugerville
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15AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK
Austin
15AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - Austin
Pflugerville · 26 km away
29AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK
Austin
SEP 8
5SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Hill Country Triple Trail Run
Burnet · 70 km away
5SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Labor Day Trail Challenge Marathon • Half Marathon • 10K • 5K • 1 Hour
Cedar Creek · 32 km away
12SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Mellow Trail Race
Spicewood · 34 km away
12SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK
Austin
13SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Heroes and Villains Half Marathon - Austin
Austin · 26 km away
19SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Austin
Austin
20SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Cal Tri Austin
Austin · 13 km away
26SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK
Austin
Austin · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Austin
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Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin
The Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin begins at 8 a.m. from Tanger Outlets in Austin, Texas. The primary event is a 13.1-mile half marathon, with shorter options available: a 5K, a quarter marathon, a 1-mile run, a Kids Dash, a virtual run, and a Volunteer then Run option.
The Texas Parks Edition guides runners through parkland featuring lakes, trees, and shaded natural paths, differing from a downtown-only route. Bigfoot Running Company is the organizer. The Day of the Dead theme provides the race with a distinct focus: a run connected to life, memory, and remembrance. Aid stations will be on the course for hydration, and the variety of distances allows families, beginners, and half marathoners to participate together on the same race day.
Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK
The Bagel Run in Austin/Round Rock, Texas, offers 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances, along with a Family 1 Mile Fun Run. A virtual run and a no-shirt Eco-Registration for the three main distances are also available. The in-person race employs capped waves; entries may close as each wave fills, with a waitlist or virtual option for those who miss a spot.
The run begins at Richard Moya Park. The course map is provided to participants instead of being published beforehand. Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome, and participants under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Timing is optional, allowing individuals to use an app to track their run and submit the result later. Best Races organizes this as a private group run, extending invitations to local run clubs and offering bagels post-race.
ATX Harvest Run: Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K
Autumn Harvest Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K and 12HR Endurance Run
Inks Lake Trail Run/Ruck
The Inks Lake Trail Run/Ruck is an off-road event held in mid-October at 3630 Park Road 4 West in Burnet, Texas. The event utilizes local park trails, offering participants multiple distances on dirt: 50K, marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, a half-marathon ruck, and a 1-mile youth trail run for children 12 and under.
The event is designed to accommodate various trail participants, not just a single group. Ultra runners, marathoners, shorter-distance runners, ruckers carrying weight, and young children each have separate starts, with staggered start times based on distance. All participants receive event merchandise, though the deadline for guaranteed shirts is before race day, meaning late registrants may not receive one.
Spooky Sprint-Austin
Spooky Sprint-Austin is a Halloween-themed running event in Austin, held in October. It offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 mile, kids dash, virtual race, and a volunteer-then-run entry. The event is designed for families and casual groups alongside competitive runners: the 5K, 10K, and half marathon are chip-timed with live results and awards, while the 1 mile and kids dash are untimed.
The event provides finishers with race swag, including custom bibs, designer shirts, and medals for the main distances. The kids dash includes a mini bib, youth shirt, and a child-specific medal. Children 10 and under can participate in the kids dash for free if they forgo the swag. The 5K and 10K also have reduced pricing for participants 12 and under. Finish-line treats, free participant photos, and a virtual option contribute to the race's playful atmosphere, even for timed runners who receive results and awards.
Fields of Gold 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 12 Hour • 1 Hour • 10K • 5K
Fields of Gold Trail Run takes place in the fall at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area in Marble Falls, Texas, within the Texas Hill Country. The series offers runners a wide selection of distances: 50K, marathon, half marathon, a 12-hour endurance challenge, a 1-hour Gold Hour challenge, 10K, and 5K. The course is designed with dirt and park terrain, featuring rolling hills, meadow trails, lakeside paths, golden grasslands, wooded valleys, and overlooks across the bend area.
The longer races cover the most varied terrain. The half marathon is presented as challenging yet accessible for runners not aiming for an ultra distance. The 12-hour event focuses on total miles accumulated rather than a set finish time, with aid stations and support available throughout the day. The 1-hour race applies the same endurance concept in a condensed format. The 5K Harvest Fun Run serves as the family-friendly option, winding through the meadows. The event also supports HKRS Cedar Park Youth Running Programs, connecting race day activities with local youth running initiatives.
Two Rivers Half Marathon and Ryan Bielke 5K
The Two Rivers Half Marathon and Ryan Bielke 5K is a late-October race series on River Road in New Braunfels, Texas, featuring a half marathon, a 5K run/walk, and a kids' fun run. The event is known as The Prettiest Race in Texas, with the half marathon beginning early in the morning at Mountain Valley Middle School in Sattler.
The half marathon follows a point-to-point course along the Guadalupe River, concluding at KL Ranch Camp Cliffside on River Road. The Two Rivers races utilize the same courses as the former Chosen Half Marathon. Proceeds continue to benefit Chosen, with portions also supporting the Today I Get To Run Scholarship Fund, established in honor of Ryan Bielke. Participants receive professional race photos and a shirt, along with post-race food. Half marathon finishers are awarded a medal. Awards are presented to overall, masters, and age-group winners, excluding half marathon runners aged 14 and under.
PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK
Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK
Halloween Trick or Trot is a Halloween-themed run at Richard Moya Park in Austin, offering 5K, 10K, half-marathon, virtual, and family 1-mile options. It runs in morning waves, with each wave capped to create a more intimate group atmosphere rather than a large, crowded event. Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome, and children may participate with a guardian.
The course details are emailed to participants, and race bibs are distributed on race day, bypassing traditional packet pickup. Timing is optional; participants can use an app, request assistance from coordinators, or forgo chip timing altogether. Halloween elements include post-run candy, finisher medals, shirts sent to U.S. addresses, a towel or giveaway, online results, and a completion certificate. The organizer also provides local run club invitations, a virtual option if waves fill, and a charity component where logged miles after the race can contribute to donations.
Justice Run Austin
Justice Run Austin is a race event based at the Travis County Exposition Center on Decker Lane in Austin, Texas, with races that include a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. It is held in November, with the listed date and venue still dependent on permitting. The marathon is a tighter commitment than the shorter races: runners get a strict five-hour cutoff because of road closure timelines, and anyone expecting to need more than four and a half hours is steered toward the half marathon.
The event began in 2021 with a fundraising mission tied to human trafficking survivor care. Money raised goes toward The Justice Residences, planned long-term restoration homes for up to 100 survivors at a time, with care lasting one to three years. Thousands of racers have joined the event since it started, and the field is built for a wide range of participants, from marathoners to 5K families; children age five and under can enter the 5K free, though that entry does not include a runner bag or shirt.
Salmagundi Trail Race
The Salmagundi Trail Race follows the Pedernales River at Reimers Ranch in the Texas Hill Country. It begins and ends on Hamilton Pool Road in Dripping Springs, near Austin. This November event offers distances from 5K and 10K to a half marathon, marathon, and a 50K ultra. Runners can use it for their first trail run, a quick race, or a long day on the trails. The event has a 500-participant limit and is part of the Texas Trail Championship.
The course is entirely off-road, featuring wide double track, narrower single track, and jeep trail. It includes rolling climbs, not steep mountain ascents. The 5K has approximately 180 feet of elevation gain, and the half marathon has about 700 feet. The marathon course consists of the half-marathon loop run twice, while the ultra adds a 10K loop to two half-marathon loops. A Ruck Division is also available, requiring specific pack weights, pre- and post-race weigh-ins, and prohibiting trekking poles. Custom awards from Southern Forge and Mill are given to finishers. The race supports Austin Sunshine Camps, and the post-race activities include live music and local food trucks.
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Austin Training Notes
Austin hosts 42 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals put base miles on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail because the loop runs 10 miles around Lady Bird Lake. Town Lake gives you skyline, water, gravel, concrete, fountains, bathrooms, and easy distance choices. Barton Creek Greenbelt gives trail runners over 12 miles of limestone, climbs, and swimming holes after rain. Southern Walnut Creek Trail gives road runners a 7-mile paved line through shady woods. The Loop Running Supply, Morning Jo’s, East Side Beer Runners, Speedshop Mafia, and Austin Front Runners keep the week social. Austin Marathon & Half Marathon, Cap10K, and Spurs Austin International Half Marathon anchor the calendar.
Locals ride everything here, from Z2 laps on the Austin Sunday Loop to singletrack under the limestone cliffs of Barton Creek Greenbelt. The climb is 6 km and gains 422 m, so it works for intervals without leaving town. The loop runs 9 miles with 14,070 ft of climbing clockwise. West Austin carries the real punch with Hill of Life, Mount Bonnell, and Devil’s Backbone. Walnut Creek Park keeps gravel easier, while Pedernales River and Rocky Creek Ranch make it tougher. Violet Crown Cycling, Breakfast Club, and Social Cycling Austin give you group options, and GASP plus Livestrong Classic are the anchor events.
Autumn gives Austin its best training months, and locals start stacking bigger rides then. Summer asks runners and cyclists to move early, move late, find shade, and keep the effort honest. Midnight rides can work in the heat, and cyclists just need good lights. Lady Bird Lake and Southern Walnut Creek Trail stay useful for easy Z2 when the sun is still bossy. Barton Creek Greenbelt gives runners and mountain bikers shade, rock, and a cooler feel after rain. Winter keeps the city rolling, and Barton Springs Pool stays at 68 degrees year-round for the swim-bike-run crowd.