{"id":419263,"date":"2026-08-28T13:46:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T13:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/419263\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T13:46:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T13:46:09","slug":"run-austin-kickoff-week-announces-60-free-group-runs-across-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/419263\/","title":{"rendered":"RUN AUSTIN\u00ae Kickoff Week Announces 60+ Free Group Runs Across Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

August 28, 2026
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\n Eight days of community runs kick off training for the 2027 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon and Spurs Austin International Half<\/p>\n

AUSTIN, Texas (August 28, 2026) \/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE\/ \u2014 RUN AUSTIN\u00ae Kickoff Week has announced its 2026 group run schedule, featuring more than 60 free group runs from September 8\u201315\u00a0to bring Austin\u2019s running community together and officially kick off training season.<\/p>\n

RUN AUSTIN\u00ae Kickoff Week connects runners with clubs, training groups, local businesses, and fellow runners throughout Austin and the surrounding area. With runs happening throughout the morning and evening across all eight days, participants can find a group that fits their schedule, pace, and training goals.<\/p>\n

The week marks the start of the training journey toward two of Austin\u2019s largest running events: the Spurs Austin International Half on January 17, 2027, and the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K on February 14, 2027.<\/p>\n

\u201cGroup runs are such a big part of what makes Austin\u2019s running community special,\u201d said Stacy Keese, co-owner of High Five Events, producers of both events. \u201cKickoff Week gives runners a chance to try a new group, meet people they can train alongside, and start working toward January and February together. With more than 60 free runs on the schedule, there really is an opportunity for everyone to get involved.\u201d<\/p>\n

All RUN AUSTIN\u00ae Kickoff Week group runs are free to attend, with options available for runners of different paces and experience levels. Participants do not need to be registered for the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon or Spurs Austin International Half to attend kickoff week.<\/p>\n

The following is the 2026 Kickoff Week Schedule:<\/p>\n

Tuesday, Sep 8th<\/p>\n

5:00 AM Rise and Run South Austin \u2013 Bedichek MS Track-6800 Bill Hughes Rd
\n6:00 AM Morning Jo\u2019s at Jo\u2019s Coffee \u2013 1300 S Congress Ave
\n6:00 AM Together we run ATX \u2013 The Salty Donut on South Congress
\n6:30 AM TEAM FX \u2013 8127 Mesa Dr., Austin, TX 78759 USA
\n6:30 AM Mueller Run Club \u2013 Streamway Coffee
\n7:00 AM Twenty-Six Two Marathon Club \u2013 JLL Plaza 1703 West 5th Street Austin, TX, 78703
\n8:00 AM Mueller Mamis Run Club \u2013 Mueller Lake Park (Under the white pavilion)
\n5:30 PM Cafecito Run Club \u2013 3504 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX, USA
\n6:00 PM Ship of Fools \u2013 Meet at 10th and Wayside (near O Henry Middle School)
\n6:30 PM Soul To Sole Run Club \u2013 Port Lavaca, TX, United States
\n6:30 PM Easton Park Run Club \u2013 El Comalito- 7033 Union Park Austin Tx
\n6:30 PM Twenty-Six Two Marathon Club \u2013 Phil\u2019s Ice House 2901 S Lamar Blvd 78704
\n7:00 PM Latinas Run ATX \u2013 111 Sandra Muraida Way suite #101, Austin, TX 78703
\n7:00 PM RAW \u2013 Mean Eyed Cat<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Sep 9th<\/p>\n

5:00 AM Buda Running Club \u2013 Windmill Parking Lot Main Street Buda
\n5:30 AM Rise and Run South Austin \u2013 Fleet Feet Circle C 5900 W Slaughter Ln
\n6:00 AM Be Kind Run Club (BKRC) \u2013 1534 Washington Ave
\n6:30 AM 5RUN2 Austin \u2013 Kerbeg Lane S Lamar
\n6:00 PM Austin Triathlon Club \u2013 204 E Main St, Round Rock, TX
\n6:30 PM East Side Beer Runners (ESBR) \u2013 4824 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
\n6:30 PM Austin Coffee Run Club \u2013 Batch: 3220 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
\n6:30 PM Leanderthal Runners Club \u2013 Leander Beer Market
\n7:00 PM LAKE TRAVIS RUN CLUB \u2013 4900 Bee Creek Rd, Spicewood, TX 78669<\/p>\n

Thursday, Sep 10th<\/p>\n

5:00 AM Rise and Run South Austin \u2013 Dunkin\u2019 401 W Slaughter Ln
\n5:55 AM Sunrise Track Club O Henry Middle School
\n6:00 PM Ship of Fools \u2013 Meet at 10th and Wayside (near O Henry Middle School)
\n6:30 PM Easton Park Run Club \u2013 Sweet Bites -7033 Uni\u00f3n Park Austin Tx.<\/p>\n

Friday, Sep 11th<\/p>\n

6:30 AM JE Dunn Runn Club \u2013 Location TBD
\n6:30 AM Fleet Feet Austin \u2013 Fleet Feet 211 Walter Seaholm Dr LR110, Austin, TX 78701
\n8:30 AM Cafecito Run Club \u2013 Austin Visitors Center, 103 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701<\/p>\n

Saturday, Sep 12th<\/p>\n

5RUN2 Austin \u2013 Kerbeg Lane S Lamar
\n5:30 AM Hogs Gone Rogue \u2013 Behind Ozark Mountain Bagel (105 W Central Ave Bentonville, Arkansas, USA)
\n5:45 AM Gilbert\u2019s Gazelles \u2013 111 Sandra Muraida Way
\n6:00 AM The Downtown Run Group \u2013 San Antonio TX
\n6:30 AM Together we run atx \u2013 Bagel Brigade
\n7:00 AM Austin Interval Run Club \u2013 4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
\n7:00 AM Austin Fit Running and Walking \u2013 611 S. Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78704
\n7:00 AM Ship of Fools \u2013 676 West Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas 78704
\n7:00 AM Saturday Run Club \u2013 Champion Park, Brushy Creek Rd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
\n7:00 AM TEAM FX \u2013 SUNKEN GARDENS (NEXT TO SOUTH ENTRANCE OF BARTON SPRINGS) 712-1\/2 AZIE MORTON RD AUSTIN, TX 78704
\n7:15 AM Endorphins \u2013 Better Half
\n7:30 Am Hot Moms Run Club \u2013 RGV \u2013 McAllen TX
\n7:30 AM LAKE TRAVIS RUN CLUB \u2013 Hamilton Greenbelt Trail 1200 LAKEWAY DRIVE, LAKEWAY, TX 78734
\n8:00 AM Be Kind Run Club (BKRC) \u2013 Waco Running Company at 700 Franklin Ave
\n8:00 AM Burlebo \u2013 Manana coffee 111 Sandra Muraida Way STE 101, Austin, TX
\n9:00 PM Easton Park Run Club \u2013 CENIZO- 7033 Uni\u00f3n Park, Austin Tx<\/p>\n

Sunday, Sep 13th<\/p>\n

6:00 AM I Am Redemption Run Crew \u2013 106 S 1st Street, Austin TX 78704
\n6:30 AM ASL Run ATX \u2013 806 Azie Morton Road, Austin, TX, USA
\n7:00 AM Leanderthal Runners Club \u2013 651 N US Hwy 183 Bldg D, Leander, TX 78641
\n7:30 AM ATX Run Divas \u2013 Cosmic Satillo; 1300 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78702
\n7:30 AM Next Monday Run Club \u2013 Vuori South Congress
\n8:00 AM Plant Powered Athlete \u2013 2308 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702<\/p>\n

Monday, Sep 14th<\/p>\n

7:00 AM GOOD GRiEF \u2013 Barton Springs South Parking Lot
\n7:00 AM Healthy Celebrations \u2013 Town Lake Running Trail
\n6:00 PM Austin Triathlon Club \u2013 1621 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78703
\n6:30 PM Rise and Run South Austin St. Elmo Elementary 600 W Saint Elmo Rd
\n7:00 PM Lakerat Run Club \u2013 209 Main Street, Marble Falls TX
\n7:00 PM Monday Night Run \u2013 Ready to Run<\/p>\n

Tuesday, Sep 15th<\/p>\n

6:30 AM Mueller Run Club \u2013 Streamway Coffee
\n5:30 PM Rise and Run South Austin \u2013 JuiceLand
\n6:00 PM Ship of Fools \u2013 Meet at 10th and Wayside (near O Henry Middle School)
\n6:30 PM Twenty-Six Two Marathon Club \u2013 Phil\u2019s Ice House 2901 S Lamar Blvd 78704<\/p>\n

Beyond the group run schedule, RUN AUSTIN\u00ae Kickoff Week will feature daily giveaways and community activations throughout September 8\u201315. More than\u00a0$4,000 in prizes\u00a0from Austin Marathon and Spurs Austin International Half partners will be given away throughout the week.<\/p>\n

Runners can view the complete RUN AUSTIN\u00ae Kickoff Week schedule, find participating run groups, and learn more at\u00a0WeRunAustin.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon\u00ae: Since its inception in 1992, the Austin Marathon\u00ae has emerged as a world-class running event, attracting participants from all 50 states and over 50 countries. With a course that spans every quadrant of this dynamic city, offering a festive atmosphere with live music throughout, the marathon culminates in a vibrant finisher party. The event also serves as a powerful force for good, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars annually<\/p>\n

for various non-profit organizations. The Austin Marathon elevates Presidents Day weekend into a grand showcase of athleticism and community spirit, making it a bucket-list event for athletes, enthusiasts, and supporters from all over the world.<\/p>\n

About the Spurs Austin International Half: The Spurs Austin International Half, formerly the 3M Half Marathon, is one of Texas\u2019 fastest and most exciting 13.1-mile events. Established in 1995, it features a net-downhill course that winds through Austin\u2019s most iconic neighborhoods and finishes downtown. Runners enjoy a high-energy experience with live music, enthusiastic spectators, and top-tier course support. With PR potential, great swag, and an unbeatable Austin vibe, this event welcomes runners of all levels. Learn more at\u00a0DownhillToDowntown.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Run Austin\u00ae :\u00a0Run Austin\u00ae is the official trademark uniting two of Austin\u2019s premier running events: the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon and the Spurs Austin International Half. Created to celebrate the city\u2019s vibrant running culture, Run Austin showcases the spirit, energy, and diversity of the Austin running community. With world-class event experiences, scenic courses, and strong community engagement, Run Austin represents the best of endurance sport in one of the nation\u2019s most active cities. Learn more at\u00a0AustinMarathon.com<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0AustinInternationalHalf.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"August 28, 2026 Eight days of community runs kick off training for the 2027 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":419264,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[132,134,133],"class_list":["post-419263","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-austin","tag-austin","tag-austin-headlines","tag-austin-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/419263","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=419263"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/419263\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/419264"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=419263"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=419263"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=419263"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}