What race distances can I run in Austin?
Austin has 5K (49), 10K (35), Half Marathon (34). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
Texas · Race calendar
Upcoming running races in and near Austin, Texas - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
54 upcoming races · 21 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Austin races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Within 100 miles
More race calendars close to Austin. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
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 Oct 25, 2026.
Austin has 5K (49), 10K (35), Half Marathon (34). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
April is the busiest month for races in Austin, with 8 of the 54, followed by February with 7. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Yes, for the most part. Across the 21 races in Austin with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:32, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Browse Austin run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.
Yes, one race around Austin gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.