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Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Austin
- Date
- Saturday, May 15, 2027
- Location
- TBD, Austin, TX, 78701
May 15 Saturday, 2027
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When and where is Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Austin?
Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Austin is on Saturday, May 15, 2027 in Austin, Texas. The first event starts at 7:00 AM local time. Distances: kids run, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K and half marathon. Current entry fees run $17 to $58 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes May 15, 2027.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
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| Kid's Dash | Kids | May 15, 2027, 7:00 AM | $17.00 until May 15, 2027 | Opens Nov 10, 2025 · Closes May 15, 2027 |
| 1 Mile | 1 Miles | May 15, 2027, 7:00 AM | $22.00 until May 15, 2027 | Opens Nov 10, 2025 · Closes May 15, 2027 |
| 5K | 3.1 Miles | May 15, 2027, 7:00 AM | $33.00 until Feb 8, 2027 | Opens Nov 10, 2025 · Closes May 15, 2027 |
| 10K | 6.2 Miles | May 15, 2027, 7:00 AM | $33.00 until Feb 8, 2027 | Opens Nov 10, 2025 · Closes May 15, 2027 |
| Half Marathon | 13.1 Miles | May 15, 2027, 7:00 AM | $58.00 until Nov 16, 2026 | Opens Nov 10, 2025 · Closes May 15, 2027 |
| Virtual Run | Virtual | May 15, 2027, 7:00 AM | $42.00 until May 15, 2027 | Opens Nov 10, 2025 · Closes May 15, 2027 |
| Volunteer Then Run | — | May 15, 2027, 7:00 AM | $17.00 until May 15, 2027 | Opens Nov 10, 2025 · Closes May 15, 2027 |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | 13.1 Miles | May 15, 2027, 7:00 AM | $0.00 until May 15, 2027 | Opens May 11, 2025 · Closes May 15, 2027 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Austin
Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
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Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
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Chip-timing with live results and awards
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Pacers for the half marathon
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Free photos
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Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
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Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
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Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.
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