Austin Marathon

20 February 2011

Start Time : 7:00am
Number of Places : 6,000

Being a Boston Marathon qualifier, the Austin Marathon attracts a lot of applicants. For this reason places fill quickly and applicants are advised to apply as soon registration opens. In 2009 more runners took part in the Boston marathon having declared a qualifying time from Austin than any other marathon in Texas.

Austin Marathon Route
With some hills this race is best suited for runners who have included hill training in their preparation.

The race starts on Congress Avenue. Runners then make their way through downtown Austin, returning to Congress Avenue where they will find the finish line.

During the first 17 miles of the marathon runners climb a total of 304 feet. This happpens in a stairstep fashion, allowing them to use a variety of muscle groups in theor legs and to allow time to recover with intermittent downhill and level running surfaces. The last nine miles takes runners downhill at an average rate of 33 feet per mile.

Austin Marathon Entry
* Entry Fee : $100 (until 30 Sep), $120 (until 1 Dec), $125(until 6 Feb)
* Charity Places : Runners are advised to contact their chosen charity

Contact Details
Address : The Austin Marathon, PO Box 684587, Austin, TX 78768
Tel. : 0512 478-4265
Email : info@austinmarathonfoundation.org
Website. : http://www.youraustinmarathon.com