Like a lot of combo races there are a lot of spectators for the half and at the finish but as not many in the second half. Once they break off, the course is rolling with some flatter stretches. There are more half marathoners so you are running together and the first half is very hilly. There were plenty of hotels in walking distance but prices are high so weigh your options. The race has a terrific website that gives plentiful information. They gave us shirts, mugs, hats, and a scarf in our swag bag. The Expo was very nice with a lot of vendors. The race overall was extremely well organized. I had a lot of fun exploring the city as there is a lot to see and do. I traveled from PA for my first time in Austin. I enjoyed the run and look forward to doing it again. The fans were awesome, so many non-race locals providing oreos, oranges, beer, champagne, gu, waters, high fives and support at every turn. Outside of the starting block, the race was smooth, relatively flat with a modest hill between 10/11 and then a massive one within the final mile that takes every ounce of your tank out of you.
While there were many more half-marathoners, than full, I'd encourage folks pursuing their PR to wait 15 minutes to allow the majority of runners to spread out and start running before you follow, otherwise they may slow you down.
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It was a Sunday so finding free parking all over was pretty amazing. The packet pickup and website were well organized and prepped you for race day. I moved to Austin 8 months ago and was destined to run this marathon. I have run this marathon, and I want to add my comments about it.
Ascension Seton Austin Marathon - Race DetailsĪscension Seton Austin Marathon & Half Marathon, 5K
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