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2021 Jack’s Generic Triathlon Opens Registration
AUSTIN, Texas, January 14, 2021 — Registration is open for 2021 Jack’s Generic Triathlon, also known as JGT. It’s one of the longest-standing triathlons in Central Texas and will celebrate its 18th anniversary at Walter…
2021 Kerrville Triathlon Festival Opens Registration
AUSTIN, Texas, January 12, 2021 – Registration is open for Kerrville Triathlon Festival, also known as The Most Scenic Triathlon in Texas. The popular destination triathlon is produced by High Five Events. It’ll celebrate its…
Run Austin Virtual Series Continues with Jackalope 10-Miler
AUSTIN, Texas, December 10, 2020 – The Run Austin Virtual Series hops into this month with the Jackalope 10-Miler. The popular series was created by the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour and…
High Five Events Ranked #35 on 2020 Inner City 100 List
AUSTIN, Texas, December 9, 2020 – The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) announced that Austin’s High Five Events is a winner of the 2020 Inner City 100 (IC100) award which recognizes the 100…
High Five Events Postpones Austin Marathon, Cancels 3M Half Marathon
AUSTIN, TX, November 19, 2020 – High Five Events postpones the 2021 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour and cancels the 2021 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour. The collaborative decision was…
2021 CapTex Triathlon Opens Registration
AUSTIN, Texas, November 11, 2020 – High Five Events, one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the United States, opens registration for the CapTex Triathlon presented by Life Time today, November 11th.…
Run Austin Virtual Series Cooks Up Fifth Event, Taco 10K
AUSTIN, Texas, November 3, 2020 — In July, the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour and 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour created the Run Austin Virtual Series. Everyone is invited to…
Austin Marathon’s Philanthropic Program Receives Grant, Unveils New Name
AUSTIN, Texas, October 14, 2020 – Austin Marathon Gives presented by the Moody Foundation, formerly Austin Gives Miles, is the philanthropic program of the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour. The new name…
Run Austin Virtual Series Launches Fourth Event, Makin’ Music 5-Miler
AUSTIN, Texas, October 7, 2020 – In July, the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour and 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour created the Run Austin Virtual Series. Everyone is invited to…
2021 Rookie Triathlon Opens Registration
AUSTIN, Texas, September 23, 2020 — High Five Events, one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the United States, opens registration for the 17th annual Rookie Triathlon this Sunday, September 27th. The…
Run Austin Virtual Series Introduces Third Event, Round the River 4-Miler
AUSTIN, Texas, September 2, 2020 – In July, the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour and 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour created the Run Austin Virtual Series. Everyone is invited to…
High Five Events Moves Up on 2020 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies
AUSTIN, Texas, August 17, 2020 — Inc. magazine revealed that High Five Events is ranked 1853 on its 2020 Inc. 5000 list with an impressive growth rate of 229 percent. That represents a jump of 310…
Run Austin Virtual Series Announces Armadillo 5K as Second Event
AUSTIN, TX, July 30, 2020 — Earlier this month, 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour and Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour created the Run Austin Virtual Series. The 6-event series began…
Austin Marathon and 3M Half Marathon Introduce Run Austin Virtual Series
AUSTIN, Texas, July 9, 2020 – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour and 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour joined forces to create the Run Austin Virtual Series. Everyone is invited…
Central Texas Food Bank Named Beneficiary of 2021 3M Half Marathon
AUSTIN, TX, July 1, 2020 – 3M Foundation selects the Central Texas Food Bank as the beneficiary of the 2021 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour. This grant will allow the Central Texas Food…
30th Annual Austin Marathon Registration Opens June 1st
AUSTIN, Texas, May 27, 2020 – Registration for the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour officially opens Monday, June 1st. Every year, thousands travel to Austin to run the city’s streets, soak up…
Austin Marathon Invites Runners to Free Global Running Day Virtual 5K
AUSTIN, Texas, May 20, 2020 – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour invites runners from around the world to register for the free Global Running Day Virtual 5K. This is an excellent…
2020 CapTex Tri Invites All to Participate in Free Virtual Triathlon
AUSTIN, TX, May 15, 2020 — CapTex Tri presented by Life Time is going virtual for 2020 and athletes everywhere can participate for free. This year, the virtual-only options will replace the canceled event, scheduled…
Austin Marathon’s Philanthropic Program Raises More than $700,00 for Nonprofits
AUSTIN, Texas, May 11, 2020 – Austin Gives Miles, the Official Charity Program of the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour, raised $702,500 for the 29th annual Austin Marathon. Twenty-five Central Texas nonprofits…
27th Annual 3M Half Marathon Will Open Registration for 2021
AUSTIN, TX, May 6, 2020 – Registration for the 2021 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour will open on Friday, May 8th. Every year, thousands of participants take on one of the fastest 13.1-mile…
Austin Marathon Donates Nearly $23,000 to Paramount Theatre
AUSTIN, Texas, May 1, 2020 – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour donated $22,780 to Paramount Theatre. The donation, in conjunction with Austin Marathon weekend, has increased annually since High Five Events…
Austin Marathon Creates Lifelong Memories for Thousands of Participants
AUSTIN, Texas, February 18, 2020 – On Sunday, Feb. 16th, the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon demonstrated why it is considered one of the world’s top running events. More than 16,000 participants registered for the Austin…
Austin Marathon Prepares for One of the Largest Event Weekends in its 29-Year History
AUSTIN, Texas, February 10, 2020 – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour is making final preparations for one of the largest event weekends in its 29 years. Highlights of this world-class event…
Austin Marathon Invites Brands to Two-Day Health and Fitness Expo
Limited space remains to engage with enthusiastic endurance community AUSTIN, Texas, February 5, 2020 – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour invites brands and businesses to reserve their space at the two-day…
Austin Marathon Announces Fourth Round of Accepted Elite Runners
Fourth round of elite runners competing for $23,200 prize purse AUSTIN, Texas, February 4, 2020 – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour introduces the fourth round of accepted athletes for 2020. This…
Austin Marathon, AfterShokz Forge Strategic Partnership
AUSTIN, Texas, January 30, 2020 – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour introduces AfterShokz as this year’s Official Headphones Sponsor. Participants will have the opportunity to discover AfterShokz at custom activations during…
Austin Marathon Agrees to Two-Year Partnership with GU Energy Labs
GU will refuel participants at two on-course Energy Zones AUSTIN, Texas, January 29, 2020 — The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour introduces GU Energy Labs (GU) as the Official Energy Gel and…
Austin Marathon Announces Sponsorship with Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Agreement marks the second year of Tito’s as a sponsor AUSTIN, Texas, January 28, 2020 — The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour has announced a sponsorship with another Austin original, Tito’s Handmade…
Austin Marathon Announces Third Round of Accepted Elite Runners
Race weekend prize purse totals $23,200 AUSTIN, Texas, January 24, 2020 – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour introduces the third round of accepted athletes for 2020. This program, in its fourth…
Austin Marathon Announces Sponsorship Deal with Camp Gladiator
AUSTIN, Texas, January 21, 2020 — The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour announced today a sponsorship deal naming Camp Gladiator (CG) as its Official Community Fitness Partner. The agreement marks the second…
26th Annual 3M Half Marathon Enjoys Picture-Perfect Weather and Plenty of PRs
Thousands of participants, friends, and family celebrate at the finish line festival in downtown Austin AUSTIN, Texas, January 20, 2020 – Start time temperature in the mid-30s quickly gave way to a cloudless sky and…
Austin Marathon Welcomes the Expansion of Dole’s Involvement During Race Weekend
AUSTIN, Texas, January 17, 2020 – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour welcomes the return of Dole Packaged Foods as presenting sponsor. The Manzano Mile presented by Dole Packaged Foods will take…
Austin Marathon and Hilton Partner for Second Year
AUSTIN, Texas, January 14, 2020 – The 2020 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour announces Hilton will return as the Preferred Hotel Partner and presenting sponsor for the VIP Experience. The Hilton VIP…
3M Half Marathon and Camp Gladiator Extend Partnership for Second Consecutive Year
CG’s involvement will span entire race weekend AUSTIN, Texas, January 14, 2020 – High Five Events, one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the United States, names Camp Gladiator (CG) as the…
26th Annual 3M Half Marathon Ready to Run Austin’s Roads
Thousands will chase their 13.1-mile PR on one of the country’s fastest half marathon courses AUSTIN, Texas, January 13, 2020 – High Five Events, one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the…
3M Half Marathon and GU Energy Labs Forge Two-Year Partnership
GU is 3M Half Marathon’s Official Energy Gel and Chew AUSTIN, Texas, January 9, 2020 – High Five Events, one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the United States, names GU Energy…
Austin Marathon Announces Sizzling Sponsorship with Tacodeli
Agreement makes Tacodeli the Official Taco of the Austin Marathon AUSTIN, Texas, January 9, 2020 – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour has agreed to a partnership with another Austin original, Tacodeli.…
Austin Marathon Announces Second Round of Accepted Elite Runners
Race weekend prize purse totals $26,000 AUSTIN, Texas, December 27, 2019 – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour introduces the second round of accepted athletes for 2020. This program, in its fourth…