The 2026 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon
Fleet Feet Austin is the Official Running Store of the 2026 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon and we're thrilled to celebrate the running community for the biggest week of the year.
In advance of race day, we've curated a lineup of free community events alongside local run leaders, friends and vendors, so make plans to join us for the fun and RSVP where encouraged.
Sunday, February 8th
Austin Marathon Kickoff - 7:00AM at Fleet Feet Circle C - We've invited HOKA, Rise & Run South Austin, the Circle C Run Club and Dr. Dan Toback of The Run Mechanics to gather and kickoff race week with us. Come along for the fun, as we'll hit the road for 3 and 5 mile routes from our beloved South shop. Those that have attended in previous years know that we'll have plenty of post-run surprises that'll be worth sticking around for, so be ready for an exciting morning together. Be sure to arrive early to obtain your wear-test shoes from HOKA as well, as sizes will be limited!
Monday, February 9th
Good Grief x ASICS - 7:00AM at Noble Joe Coffee - The excitment of race week continues with our friends at Good Grief, an endearing run group that meets every Monday morning to cover few easy miles on the Town Lake Trail. ASICS will be supporting the morning, offering a wear-test of their lineup of footwear, so sure to join early to obtain your shoe size, as options will be limited.
Be sure to RSVP to the Good Grief x ASICS event through the following Partiful link.
Tuesday, February 10th
The Morning Jo's x Altra - 6:00AM at Jo's Coffee on South Congress - Rachel and the crew are once again hosting us alongside their weekly run on South Congress and this time we've invited our friends at Altra and Balega for the fun. Arrive early to test footwear from Altra for the 4 and 6 mile out-and-back routes to the Capitol and stick around post-run for a few exciting raffles. Speaking of post-run, the venerable Dr. Alyssa of AOK Physical Therapy will also be joining, offering complimentary movement assessments for those in attendance.The "All Faces, All Paces" motto rings true, as The Morning Jo's Pacers will ensure you're safely kept---big thanks to the entire team for your continued support of the Austin running community.
Check out the Morning Jo's (and Eastside Beer Runners) Volunteer Cheer Station here.
Wednesday, February 11th
Austin Beer Works Run Club x Saucony - 6:00PM at Austin Beer Works North - We're joining the Wednesday evening party at Austin Beer Works' weekly community run, this time alongside our friends at Saucony, Balega, Alter Ego and the Reyes Performance Institute. Join us for some easy miles and arrive early to obtain your chosen Saucony wear-test shoes, as the team will be on-site highlighting the newly-released Ride 19 and Azura. That's not all, as we'll have some raffles up from grabs post-run and the Reyes Performance Institute team will be able to address any movement or ongoing injury issues you may be experiencing.
Eastside Beer Runners x Adidas - 6:30PM at Central Machine Works - Oh, boy, do we have an exciting lineup for y'all on Wednesday night at our favorite eastside watering hole. Join us as we welcome Adidas, the Austin Runners Club and Lance Pyburn of Brave New Love for an evening that's sure to create some buzz. Come along early to obtain your pair of Adidas for the run, led by the beloved Eastside Beer Runners, and stick around post-run for the opportunity to get some body work by the team at Brave New Love. For the sake of race week, we'll keep the run easy---ya know, in order to make sure your legs are ready for race day!
Check out the Eastside Beer Runners' (and Morning Jo's) Volunteer Cheer Station here.
Thursday, February 12th
Sweatcity Run Club x Adidas - 6:00PM at Casa De Luz (Toomey) - the Sweatcity Run Club is at it again and we're thrilled to partner with Adidas, Feetures, Alter Ego and Hydrate IV Bar for what's sure to be an exciting evening. We'll cover a 5K route from our Casa De Luz and all paces are welcome to join. We've got your post-run recovery needs covered with Sweatcity's mobile, wood-fired sauna and cold plunges, while the team at Hydrate IV Bar will be highlighting their own in-studio services. Be sure to arrive early to obtain to obtain a pair of Adidas to wear-test, as sizes will be limited, and stick around post-run for some raffles!
Be sure to RSVP to the Sweatcity Run Club through this link.
Friday, February 13th
The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Official Shakeout Run - 7:00AM (Run Start) at Palmer Events Center (Circle Drive) - We've teamed up with the Austin Marathon, BPN and plenty of others for the shakeout run of the year---so come early and be ready to be swept up in the excitement.
We've got a monster lineup ahead for you, as we've invited Adidas, Brooks, HOKA, Balega and Feetures---who will all be ready to highlight their brands, offer those in attendance wear-tests and bring some energy to race week.
Welcome announcements will start at 6:40am, the run will start at 7:00am and we'll cover 3.5 and 5 mile routes as We Run Austin.
RSVP to the 2026 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Official Shakeout Run.
Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Race Expo - 11:00AM-7:00PM at The Palmer Events Center - We've curated a number of custom, Austin-themed designs for this year's race expo that includes items from Rabbit and Alter Ego---just to name a few. Our Official Merchandise store will showcase the latest from Balega, Nathan Sports, Ciele, Feetures, Sprints and many, many more. Stop by the Palmer Events Center for all the fun and experience the expo of the year.
Saturday, February 14th
Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Race Expo - 9:00AM-6:00PM at The Palmer Events Center - We'll be back at the Palmer Events Center for Day Two of the expo, highlighting our lineup of 20+ chosen vendors. We'll have all---and we mean all---of your Official Merchandise, footwear, nutrition and accessory needs.
Sunday, February 15th
Fleet Feet Austin Start/Finish Line Pop-Up - 7:00AM-1:00PM at 6th Street & Congress - We're bringing the Official Race Merchandise to our Start/Finish Line Pop-up, once again set to take place on the corner of 6th Street & Congress. This will be your last chance to get your commemorative Ascension Seton Austin Marathon gear and custom Austin-themed items.
Monday, February 16th
Medal Monday w/Adidas - 11:00AM-3:00PM at Zilker Brewing - Adidas is celebrating all of your hard work with a social gathering and we're using "Medal Monday" at Zilker Brewing as the perfect excuse to get together. Join us Monday and be sure to bring along your Ascension Seton Austin Marathon medal, as we'll have photo opportunities, drink specials and plenty of other surprises for those who took part in the race.
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