

“Our positive impact on the running community has grown significantly throughout the last two years and we expect that trend to continue for a third year,” said Jack Murray, co-owner of High Five Events. Under Armour’s community involvement will deepen as Austin Marathon-related events are confirmed in the months leading up to race day. Additionally, Under Armour will provide the 30-member Austin Marathon pace team with the newly-designed UA HOVR high-performance running footwear and race kits. They’ll also outfit 18,000 participants and 2,500 race volunteers with their HeatGear running shirts. They will also receive a pair of newly-designed Under Armour Austin Marathon socks like the ones that were popular during the 2019 Austin Marathon. New for 2020, all finishers of the Austin Marathon (26.2 miles) will earn a commemorative, long-sleeve Under Armour finisher shirt. “This race offers runners a chance to run through one of the top running cities in the country and brings the community together for an amazing race.” “Under Armour is proud to return as the presenting sponsor of the Austin Marathon and support the local running community here,” said Josh Rattet, general manager of Under Armour Run. The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour will take place on February 16, 2020. Under Armour will support athletes in providing run products, support the local running community, and help racers recover in the Under Armour Recovery Zone. has returned as the presenting sponsor of the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon for the third year in a row.

High Five Events is community-centric and has more than 100 years' combined experience organizing large events across different venue types in a variety of locations.High Five Events announced Under Armour Inc. In addition to the events it owns and produces, the Austin, Texas-based company offers consulting and event production services to dozens of additional events each year.
ASCENSION SETON AUSTIN MARATHON REGISTRATION
Registration is currently open.Ībout High Five Events: Beginning with the launch of a single triathlon in 2003, High Five Events has grown to become one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the United States. Having start and finish locations just a few blocks apart, being within walking distance of many downtown hotels and restaurants, and finishing in front of the picturesque Texas State Capitol makes the Austin Marathon the perfect running weekend destination. Austin's flagship running event annually attracts runners from all 50 states and 30+ countries around the world. "Ascension Seton's involvement has taken the Austin Marathon to another level and we're pumped to continue supporting Central Texas and the running community."Ģ020 will mark the Austin Marathon's 29th year running in the capital of Texas. "It's been tremendous to watch this partnership grow and see our continued positive impact on the running community," said Jack Murray, co-owner of High Five Events. and the world's largest Catholic health system. Ascension Seton is part of the largest nonprofit health system in the U.S. Ascension Seton will raise funds and spread awareness as an Official Austin Gives Miles charity. Outside of race weekend, their presence will be felt as they get involved with local running clubs and attend community runs. During race weekend, Team Ascension Seton will participate in all events, volunteer their time, and have a major presence at the Health and Fitness Expo. "The Austin Marathon reflects the community's commitment to be an active and vibrant city, and through our partnership with High Five Events and friends of the Austin community, we are committed to promote, support, and facilitate activities for a healthy lifestyle."Īs the Official Medical Provider, Ascension Seton doctors and nurses will staff the finish line medical tent and work with Travis County EMS on course. "Ascension Seton is excited to return as the title sponsor and Official Medical Provider for the Austin Marathon," said Adam Bauman, vice president of business development at Ascension Seton. Additionally, Ascension Seton will be the Official Medical Provider. High-Five-Events announces the return of Ascension Seton as the title sponsor of the Austin Marathon.
