Official Charity Partners Announced for 2026 Austin Marathon Gives Program

February 6, 2026

Official Charity Partners to Fundraise, Raise Awareness, and Support the Community During the 35th Anniversary Event

AUSTIN, Texas (February 6, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, half Marathon, & 5K is proud to announce the official charity partners selected for the 2026 Austin Marathon Gives (AMG) program presented by the Moody Foundation, the Official Charity Program of the Austin Marathon. As the event celebrates its 35th Anniversary, the program continues its long-standing commitment to supporting local and national non-profit organizations while creating meaningful connections between runners and causes that matter.

Austin Marathon Gives provides participating non-profits with a powerful platform to raise awareness for their missions while recruiting runners to fundraise on their behalf as they train for the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, or 5K, taking place on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Through fundraising, volunteer engagement, and community storytelling, the program amplifies the impact of each organization both leading up to and throughout race weekend.

For 2026, 29 non-profit organizations were selected from a competitive application process, representing a wide range of causes including mental health, youth development, education, healthcare, environmental stewardship, and community support.

The selected 2026 Austin Marathon Gives charity partners are:

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Andy Roddick Foundation
• Austin Parks Foundation
• Autism Society of Texas
• Camp Kesem
• CureDuchenne
• Dell’s Children’s Hospital
• Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas
• East Austin Conservancy
• Flatwater
• Gazelle Foundation
• Generation SERVE
• Ghisallo Cycling Initiative
• GMT
• Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM)
• I AM REDEMPTION
• Keep Austin Beautiful
• LifeWorks Austin
• Marathon Kids
• Miracle Foundation
• Odyssey School
• Paramount Theatre
• Sam’s Adventure Camp
• SEVA Charities
• Texas 4000 for Cancer
• The LIVESTRONG Foundation
• The Trail Conservancy
• U.R. Our Hope
• Upbring

Runners interested in supporting one of the participating non-profits can select their chosen organization during the race registration process for the marathon, half marathon, or 5K. Once registered, runners are connected directly with their selected charity and receive a welcome email outlining the organization’s mission, fundraising tools, training support, and instructions for creating a personalized fundraising page.

In addition to fundraising through running, individuals can also support Austin Marathon Gives charities by volunteering at official AMG volunteer positions along the course on race day. This option allows community members, friends, and family to take part in the Austin Marathon experience while directly supporting their favorite charity partner.

“The Austin Marathon Gives program is a core part of who we are as an event,” said Jack Murray, Co-owner of the Austin Marathon. “It brings together runners, volunteers, and non-profits in a way that creates lasting impact far beyond race day. As we celebrate 35 years of the Austin Marathon, we’re proud to continue using this platform to uplift organizations that do incredible work in our community.”

The Austin Marathon Gives program has raised over $6 million dollars for charitable partners since its inception, and the 2026 fundraising goal is $500,000. The program is further supported by the Moody Foundation, which provides matching opportunities to help participating non-profits maximize their impact.

Registration is still open for the 2026 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K, and runners of all abilities are encouraged to join Austin Marathon Gives by racing, fundraising, or volunteering.

About the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon®: Since its inception in 1992, the Austin Marathon® has emerged as a world-class running event, attracting participants from all 50 states and over 50 countries. With a course that spans every quadrant of this dynamic city, offering a festive atmosphere with live music throughout, the marathon culminates in a vibrant finisher party. The event also serves as a powerful force for good, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars annually for various non-profit organizations. The Austin Marathon elevates Presidents Day weekend into a grand showcase of athleticism and community spirit, making it a bucket-list event for athletes, enthusiasts, and supporters from all over the world.