Austin event guide
Austin Marathon Weekend
Marathon, half or 5K, plus everyone who came to cheer. Stay close to the Capitol finish, keep Saturday easy, and turn Sunday into a Valentine's victory dinner.
By Cameron HergetEvent dates checked against the official source
- 3 days
- Run clubs & supporters
- Sun, Feb 14, 2027
Where to stay for race weekend
All Austin staysSuggested plan, day by day
These are suggestions, not a package. AvantStay doesn’t book, sell, or arrange any of these activities. Check hours, tickets, and reservations directly with each place.
Day 1 · Fri: Arrive, shake out, pick up
Loosen the legs and collect your bib.
Outdoors · Morning
Flat, shaded and by the water. An easy 3-mile shakeout loop.
Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
Race · Afternoon
Race expo & packet pickup
Bib, shirt and last-minute gels. Location and hours are on youraustinmarathon.com.
Restaurant · Dinner
Pasta night, booked early. Valentine's weekend fills up fast.
Day 2 · Sat: Easy day, early night
Stay off your feet and eat well.
Landmark · Morning
Free tours, and a chance to walk the finish area before tomorrow.
Neighborhood · Midday
A short browse and lunch. Keep it under an hour on your feet.
Dinner · Evening
Private chef at the house
Optional extra: AvantStay concierge can book a chef for a carb-heavy dinner at home, so nobody has to go out.
Day 3 · Sun: Race day & Valentine's dinner
Run, recover, celebrate.
Race · Morning
Supporters: the finish is the easiest place to meet. Check the official course map for the start line.
Recovery · Afternoon
Spring-fed and 68°F all year. Locals swear by it for race legs.
Restaurant · Dinner
Valentine's night sushi. Reserve the moment you register.
Good to know
Getting in
Fly into Austin-Bergstrom (AUS), about 20 minutes from downtown. Arrive Friday to make packet pickup.
Road closures
Central streets close on race morning. Stay within walking distance of the finish, or plan to drop runners off early.
Weather
Bring a throwaway layer for the start corral.
Valentine's Day
Race day is February 14. Book restaurants when you book the house.
Frequently asked questions
Close to the Capitol, where the race finishes. The picks above are all within a short drive of the finish, and the hotel option is walkable to downtown.
Sunday, February 14, 2027, with the expo on Friday and Saturday (per youraustinmarathon.com).
Yes. Set the guest count to your whole club, and the list shows only stays that sleep everyone, including a three-condo hotel buyout for 16.
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