Sun, Apr 18, 2027

Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Austin

Austin, TX

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026

50m1 Mile5K6.55 MilesHalf Marathon

About the Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Austin

The race runs out of SE Metro Park on a course that repeats an out-and-back loop, so you share the path with runners doing shorter distances and get a sense of the crowd throughout. The terrain is park trail, and the route stays flat enough that the effort comes from distance rather than climbing.

Runners are encouraged to come in costume, and a contest before the start rewards the best retro looks. After finishing, snacks and refreshments are set up at a Rally Tent near the finish area, and a live DJ runs music throughout the morning.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.11 Miles · 2026 results

221finishers

15:12winner

37:55median

1:15:37cutoff

Top 3: Keisha McCaig (15:12) · Z. Renovato (15:54) · Joshua Khosrofian (19:53)

6.55 Miles · 2026 results

92finishers

31:59winner

1:17:43median

2:21:36cutoff

Top 3: Javier Aguayo (31:59) · Melanie Rivera (33:12) · Pedro Martinez (34:39)

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

84finishers

1:27:13winner

2:27:03median

3:51:55cutoff

Top 3: Raymond Felix (1:27:13) · Cortez Dobbins (1:43:55) · Kimberly Pilcher (1:44:16)

1 Miles · 2026 results

21finishers

3:30winner

21:14median

54:18cutoff

Top 3: Eileen Rutherford (3:30) · C. Rutherford (10:27) · Jasmyn Bourn (10:43)

The Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Austin has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

50m4/18/2027 06:55$15

1 Mile4/18/2027 07:00$30

3.11 Miles4/18/2027 07:00$35

6.55 Miles4/18/2027 07:00$35

13.1 Miles4/18/2027 07:00$49

3.11 Miles4/18/2027 07:00$30

13.1 Miles4/18/2027 07:00$50

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Common Questions About the Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Austin

Will I finish last at the Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Austin?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.11 Miles field finished slower than 37:55, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:15:37, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Austin a good first 3.11 Miles?

A field of 221 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.11 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Austin?

The 3.11 Miles winner ran 15:12 while the median finisher took 37:55. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.