Austin Marathon

The 2027 Austin Marathon is scheduled for **Sunday, February 14, 2027**, with a start time of **7:00 AM** in downtown Austin [7, 8]. Because the event draws thousands of participants, the city experiences significant congestion and road closures [1]. ### Recommended Arrival Time Runners are advised to arrive early to account for heavy traffic and road closures. You must be in your assigned corral by **6:55 AM** for the 7:00 AM start [3]. It is highly recommended to build in extra travel time beyond what you might expect for a typical Sunday morning [1]. ### Transportation Options * **Public Transit:** CapMetro is a recommended way to avoid parking stress. You can use the [CapMetro website](https://www.capmetro.org) or mobile app to plan your trip [2]. Historically, bus routes such as 1, 7, 10, 20, 30, 300, and 801 have served the downtown area [2]. * **Biking:** Biking is a viable option to avoid parking fees and traffic. There are typically bicycle racks available near event centers, and Austin’s bike-share system (formerly B-Cycle) may have stations nearby [2]. * **Parking:** * Downtown parking is limited and subject to heavy congestion [1, 2]. * Public parking garages often used for downtown events include the Austin Convention Center, City Hall Garage, One Texas Center, Palmer Events Center, and RiverSouth [9]. * **Important:** Neighborhood "No Parking" restrictions are strictly enforced on race day [9]. Always check for posted signage to avoid