The 3M Half Marathon, now named the Austin International Half is an annual half marathon held in

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, United States. The event will take place on January 19, 2025. The 3M Half Marathon boasts one of the fastest courses in the country. Runners enjoy a point-to-point course with mostly downhill running. Starting in north

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and finishing near the

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, the course has a net elevation drop of more than 300 feet. As a result, the event has adapted the tagline “Downhill to Downtown.” Because the net elevation drop exceeds a ration of 1:1,000, times recorded in the race are ineligible for world record consideration and for entry standards in World Athletics events. High Five Events based out of Austin, produces the Austin International Half and the

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Recognition

* Named “Best Schwag” by Runner’s World in 2008 for legendary goodie bag. * Named “Best Road Race” in 2013, 2016, 2017 by AFM Annual "Best Of" Awards. * Named by Runner’s Word as one of The Year’s Best Half Marathons. * Named Austin Race of the Year (15K & longer) by Austin runners in 2007 and 2002. * Selected by Competition Texas magazine as the top half marathon in 2006.

Winners

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External links

*{{Official website Half marathons in the United States Annual events in Texas 1994 establishments in Texas Recurring sporting events established in 1994 Sports in Austin, Texas