Race Information
Great local bands will rock the route and twice as many real stages than ever seen on the roads will line the ten mile course! This is a people’s race and everyone’s invited to join the party and have some serious fun. This is also a certified athletic competition and there are requirements and guidelines to follow. Race information will be updated and posted on this page.
How to Register
If you want to race, you have to register. It’s easy to do at Active.com or you can download a Printable Entry Form and mail or fax to our contact information.
You will receive a registration confirmation email upon receipt and updates as race day nears. Final information emails will be sent out approximately two weeks before the event. Race packets with your race number, corral assignment, race shirt and final instructions are required to be picked up at an Austin location (to be determined) the Friday or Saturday before the race.
Race Details
Date – Sunday, April 15, 2012 – yes that’s tax day
Start Time – 8:00 AM
Start/Finish Location – Domain, Alterra/Kramer, North Austin, TX
Average April high temperature – 78, Average low – 57, Average rainfall (month) – 2.5 inches
Course
The exact ten mile route is not ready for publication just yet but we can say a few things. It will be flat and fast (yes, really!) and will present some big prize money to incentivize the speed. Wide roads with some turns will prevail on the USATF certified course. Stages every half mile, eight well stocked water stations and premium medical support on course. Mile markers and time clocks will be at every mile with 5K signs too. Plenty of porta-potties on course and excellent SAG support will be provided. Overall event operations will be professional and precise. Course map and details to be posted soon.
Start/Finish Area
The Start and Finish lines are located in the same “village” area at Alterra Pkwy/Kramer Lane at the Domain in Austin. The expansive and open spaces will accommodate the big crowds here and at the post race party and concert. You will see the Finish line as you line up for the Start. Fully detailed diagrams of the Start and Finish lines will be posted
Party
The Start will be organized and tight, the finish line will be a party! After the elite athletes blaze to the finish tape and the rest follow up, our headliner act will hit the main stage. Performers to be determined and announcement to be made in the fall.
The finish area will feature a spacious family reunion area and a big time barbeque and beer garden – Texas style! All participants are welcome here and spectators can partake too. With perfect views of the main stage and great refreshments to boot, it’s just the way to wrap up the Austin 10/20 day. More delicate fare will be available if you prefer but the BBQ will be excellent!
Race Rules
- You must be able to complete the ten mile distance in 3 hours.
- You must be at least twelve years old to participate.
- Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable. No exceptions.
- Race numbers are required to participate.
- You must show photo ID to pick up your race packet and bib number.
- You must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenge of the ten mile distance.
- Traffic and safety regulations prohibit early starts. Early starters will be eliminated from the Official Results.
- No coaches, bikes, in-line skates, baby joggers or dogs will be allowed on the course.
- I Pods or other in-your-ear musical devises are strongly discouraged – you definitely won’t need them
- Spectator safety is important to the Austin 10/20 and some areas of the course are not suitable for race viewing. Please check our final race information for best and safest viewing areas.
Cancellations
Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Sorry, no exceptions. If you are registered and unable to participate, we will gladly mail your race technical shirt to you. Inform us of your cancellation at info@austin1020.com. Shirt requests will be accepted up to 30 days after the event. Shirts will be mailed out within 30 days after the event.
