Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Austin
- Date
- May 24, 2026
- Distance
- Kid's Dash · 1 Mile · 5K & more
From the Organizer
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!
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Austin?
- Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Austin is a running event held in Del Valle, TX. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Austin?
- Sunday, May 24, 2026 in Del Valle, TX at Southeast Metro Park, Del Valle, TX. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Austin?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Austin
May 24, 2026