Health & wellness Austin running guide
BY STEVE GUNTLI
Whether looking to challenge yourself with a 5K or push your limits with a marathon, runners of all skill levels will have plenty of options for running events in the coming year. These are some of the runs taking place within 25 miles of the Austin metro area in 2025.
Georgetown
Georgetown
Six39 5K for Cancer Survivors Run to support Six39, a nonprofit that helps families of people battling cancer make ends meet. • 5K • 445 E Morrow St., Georgetown • April 26 • Starting at $30 • https://bit.ly/3ZKUWn6 The Patriot’s Way 5K Join the East View High School wrestling team on a run around their campus to support the booster club. • 5K • 4490 E. University Ave., Georgetown • April 12 • Starting at $30 • https://thepatriotsway5k.itsyourrace.com/event. aspx?id=16462
Austin
Austin International Half Marathon Formerly known as the 3M Half Marathon, this northwest Austin race will feature live music along the route. • Half marathon • Regal Gateway Theater, 9800 Stonelake Blvd., Austin • Jan. 19 • Starting at $199 • https://downhilltodowntown.com Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Join 17,000 other runners for a sightseeing tour of Austin. • 5K, half marathon, marathon • Second Street and Congress Avenue, Austin • Feb. 16 • Starting at $79 • https://youraustinmarathon.com Cupid’s Undie Run Do a quick one-mile run in your underwear to raise money for neurofibromatosis research. • 1 mile • 716 W. Sixth St., Austin • Feb. 22 • my.cupids.org/event/2025-cupids-undie-run-austin/ e555306 Get Your Rear In Gear Run for a cause in this charity race raising money for colon cancer research. • Kids run, 5K • 2200 W. 35th St., Austin • March 1 • Starting at $15 • https://donate.coloncancercoalition.org/austin
Cupid’s Chase 5K A Valentine’s Day-themed run through Georgetown’s San Gabriel Park. • Feb. 8, 2025 • 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown • Kids run, 5K • Starting at $30 • www.georgetowntexas.gov/business_detail_T22_ R178.php
Pflugerville
Time Travel Half Marathon Step back in time with an Old West-themed race through Metro Park.
Cedar Park
• Kids run, 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon • 15500 Sun Light Near Way, Pflugerville • Jan. 26 • Starting at $15 • http://bit.ly/4fvdnlC
Re-Mission 5K Participate in this uplifting family run that celebrates overcoming setbacks. • Kids run, 5K, 10K • 2525 W. New Hope Drive, Cedar Park • April 12 • Starting at $25 • https://bit.ly/4jdZfQD
Rodeo Stampede Celebrate Texas rodeo culture and earn a belt buckle- shaped medal with this run for all skill levels.
• Kids run, 5K, 10K, half marathon • 1316 Pfennig Lane, Pflugerville • Feb. 2 • Starting at $15 • https://bit.ly/3DH5YlL
Marble Falls
DoNot Stop Doughnut lovers can enjoy courses for all skill levels before treating themselves to fresh-baked doughnuts at the finish line. • Kids run, 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon • 2101 Mustang Drive, Marble Falls • April 27 • Starting at $15 • https://bit.ly/41Py34s This list is not comprehensive, and all dates, prices and locations are subject to change. Prices listed are based on the starting rate for adult races. Refer to race websites for updates.
Hutto
Leander
Tails-2-Trails 5K, Dog Jog, and Community Play Day Bring your four-legged friends along for a scenic trail run to benefit the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter. • 5K • 250 Limmer Loop, Hutto • April 5 • Starting at $25 • https://bit.ly/3PaADL5
Old Town Street Festival 5K The Leander Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center sponsors this annual run through the city’s historic downtown. • 5K • 100 N. Brushy St., Leander • June 7 • Starting at $35 • https://bit.ly/3VX5v5g
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