Decker Challenge

Sun, Dec 13, 2026
United States
Austin
100% asphalt
austinrunners.org
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Road runs in United States, Austin

Distances

Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Start: Dec 16, 07:00 AM
Running
Daisy Dash 10K
10 km
Running
Zilker Relays
10 km
Running
5K or 5-Mile Routes
8 km
Running
4 Easy Miles
6.4 km
Running
5K
5 km
Start: Dec 16, 07:15 AM
Running
Daisy Dash 5K
5 km
Running
3 – 6 Miles
4.8 km
Running
3 to 6 Miles
4.8 km
Running
Flat, beginner friendly route (3 Miles)
4.8 km
Running
2 or 4 mile routes
3.2 km
Running
Kids Mile
1.6 km
Start: Dec 16, 07:45 AM
0.00 EUR
Running
Kids Dash
1 km

About

Austin Runners Club’s Decker Challenge — a 48th‑year fall half marathon on the roads around Decker Lake in east Austin — returns December 13, 2026, with a half marathon, 5K, and a family‑friendly Kids Mile. Early start available; awards not offered for early start. New title sponsor Next Level Urgent Care brings health, performance and community resources.

Catering & aid stations

Finish line concessions: Icy Boys and Heavenly Daze beverages courtesy of Zilker Brewing.

Pacers

Pacemaker information: Early Start (7:30 AM) is available but not eligible for awards; official start at 8:00 AM. Race‑day target times and pacer flags are provided in the ‘Renntag für Laufende’ schedule.