Gare di Half Marathon vicino a Leander

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.

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.

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 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.

L'Halloween Trick or Trot è una gara a tema Halloween che si tiene al Richard Moya Park ad Austin. Ci sono diverse opzioni: 5K, 10K, half marathon, virtuale e una 1-mile per le famiglie. Le partenze sono a ondate al mattino, e ogni ondata ha un numero chiuso per creare un'atmosfera più intima, non il solito evento enorme e affollato. Corridori e camminatori di tutti i ritmi sono i benvenuti, e i bambini possono partecipare, ma sempre accompagnati da un adulto. I dettagli del percorso li mandano via email ai partecipanti, e i pettorali li ritiri il giorno stesso della gara, così non devi fare il classico ritiro pacco gara. Il cronometraggio è facoltativo: puoi usare un'app, chiedere aiuto ai coordinatori, oppure rinunciare del tutto al chip per il tempo. Gli elementi a tema Halloween includono caramelle dopo la corsa, medaglie da finisher, magliette spedite agli indirizzi negli U.S., un asciugamano o un gadget, risultati online e un certificato di completamento. L'organizzatore offre anche inviti a club di corsa locali, un'opzione virtuale nel caso le ondate si riempissero, e una componente di beneficenza dove i chilometri registrati dopo la gara possono contribuire a donazioni.

Il Justice Run Austin è una gara che si tiene al Travis County Exposition Center su Decker Lane ad Austin, Texas, con diverse distanze: marathon, half marathon, 10K e 5K. Si corre a novembre, ma la data e la location esatte sono ancora da confermare in base ai permessi. Per la marathon, occhio che l'impegno è più tosto delle gare brevi: hai un cut-off di cinque ore precise per via dei tempi di chiusura delle strade, e se pensi di metterci più di quattro ore e mezza, ti consigliano la half marathon. L'evento è nato nel 2021 con una missione di raccolta fondi legata all'assistenza per i sopravvissuti alla tratta di esseri umani. I soldi raccolti vanno a The Justice Residences, delle case di recupero a lungo termine pensate per ospitare fino a 100 sopravvissuti alla volta, con un'assistenza che dura da uno a tre anni. Da quando è iniziato, migliaia di corridori hanno partecipato, e l'evento è pensato per un sacco di partecipanti diversi, dai marathoner alle famiglie che fanno la 5K; i bambini fino ai cinque anni possono iscriversi gratis alla 5K, anche se l'iscrizione non include la borsa del corridore o la maglietta.

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.

The Mustang Marathon is a road race series held at Mustang Stadium, located at Marble Falls High School in Marble Falls, Texas, within the Hill Country northwest of Austin. The event features a range of distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, 50K, and a youth mile. This variety accommodates local families, shorter-distance runners, marathoners, and ultrarunners on the same race day. Previously known as the Hill Country Trivium, it is the sole road race organized by Perspective Pacing. The course is paved and follows an out-and-back route on country roads, with rolling hills and challenging climbs rather than a flat city loop. All distances begin and conclude at Mustang Stadium, simplifying the race hub despite the varying runner distances. Awards are determined by gun time, though chip times are also provided, offering a competitive element for runners at the start. A local tradition concludes the race: participants receive a coupon for a complimentary slice of pie from Marble Falls’ Bluebonnet Cafe.

The Veterans Day Freedom Run in the Austin/Round Rock area begins at Richard Moya Park in Austin and takes place annually near Veterans Day. Participants can select a 1 mile, 5K, 10K, or half marathon, with a virtual option available for those unable to attend in person. The event is designed to be small, featuring capped waves instead of a large field, and all running paces are welcome. Individuals under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. The course map is distributed via email shortly before race day, meaning public information emphasizes the event's format over its terrain. This is a low-pressure run without timing chips; participants may use Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, or similar apps to track their progress, or request assistance from coordinators. Registration covers a mailed shirt, race-day bib, finisher medal, a towel or giveaway item, a digital training pack, online results, and a completion certificate. Participants also have the option to fundraise for a charity of their choice, with all net proceeds directed to that organization.

Turkey Trails-Houston is an annual Thanksgiving-themed running event in Houston featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, an untimed 1-mile run, and a kids' dash for children 10 and under. It is designed for families and regular runners alike, offering youth pricing for the 5K and 10K and a virtual option for those who wish to run elsewhere while still receiving event merchandise. The timed races include chip timing with live results and awards. The 1-mile run and kids' dash are more relaxed. Most registrations come with a custom bib, designer shirt, and finisher medal. The kids' dash also includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a child-specific medal, with children able to participate in the dash for free without swag. Race day also includes free photos and finish-line treats.