AUSTIN, Texas — The 2023 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon kicks off this weekend in Downtown Austin! The race begins at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19.
Registration for the full marathon is sold out, but runners can still register for the half marathon and the 5K race.
Packet pick up is at the Palmer Event Center from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The marathon's website notes that the first hour of both days is always the busiest time. Learn more.
If you're planning to run, you'll need to know where to be and when. Take a look at the weekend schedule, and the marathon's FAQ and transportation pages.
The race starts at Second Street and Congress Avenue and ends at Congress and Ninth Street. Check out an interactive map of this year's course below:
For both visitors and drivers alike, the Austin Marathon has published a traffic guide for navigating around the race sites both ahead of and on race day. The following road closures are expected:
Pre-race day closures
Friday, Feb. 17
- East Ninth Street between Congress Avenue and Brazos Street (starting at 9 a.m.)
- Congress Avenue between Ninth and 10th streets (starting at 4 p.m.)
- Congress Avenue between Seventh and 11th streets (starting at 7 p.m.)
Saturday, Feb. 18
- Congress Avenue between Cesar Chavez and 11th streets (starting at 4 p.m.)
- Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and 11th streets will remain open
Race day closures
Sunday, Feb. 19
- Early closures begin at 2 a.m.
- Race route closes at 6 a.m.
- Major cross streets remain open until runners arrive
Learn more about race day street closures on Page 4 of the Austin Marathon's traffic guide.
Traveling in this area? Here are some tips:
- Assume you can't cross the course. The Austin Police Department will only allow crossings at major intersections and only when there are no runners present
- Park strategically. If your trip starts or ends near a section of the course, the best option may be to park on the more accessible side of the course and walk.
- Use MoPac, Lamar Boulevard and Interstate 35, as these roadways are unobstructed for northbound and southbound travel
- Use Ben White Boulevard (Highway 290) and FM 2222 (Koenig Lane), as these roads are unobstructed for eastbound and westbound travel. In addition, 45th Street is open westbound between Red River and Guadalupe streets