2018 3M Half Marathon Registration Will Open on May 1st
Registration for the 2018 3M Half Marathon will open on Monday, May 1st. Registration will start out at $75 for those who take advantage of the Early Pricing. The 24th 3M Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, January, 21, 2018, in Austin, Texas. More than 6300 participants registered for the 2017 3M Half Marathon, also known as Downhill to Downtown, which took place on January 22, 2017.
“I live in Dallas but every year I make sure this Austin race is on my calendar because it is such a fun, well-supported, and organized event,” said five-time finisher Dick Rawlings. “If you’re looking for a fun race with a fast time (Hello, PR!) you should make sure you run this race.”
The 2017 3M Half Marathon showcased a competitive elite field, benefitted GirlStart, and featured an enhanced finish line festival, complete with beer garden. Mark Pinales (1:06:51) and Lauren Smith Stroud (1:17:07) were the male and female champions. All participants enjoyed a fully supported course, complete with eight stocked aid stations, a CLIF Bar CLIF Zone, and thousands of cheering spectators with hilarious signs. The 2017 commemorative finisher medals featured a new, fresh look, complete with a spinning Texas Capitol in the center.
The 3M Half Marathon boasts one of the fastest 13.1-mile courses in the country and will celebrate its 24th year running in 2018. Runners will enjoy a point-to-point course with mostly downhill running that showcases some of Austin’s finest locations. Starting in north Austin and finishing in front of the Texas State Capitol, runners will appreciate a 306’ net elevation drop. Participants can begin registering on Monday morning, May 1st, at 12:01 a.m. CST.
