7:30PM – Runners Stretching led by Hannah Friggel of FrigNFit
7:45PM – National Anthem & Lift Every Voice and Sing performed by Melat
8:00PM – Shotgun Start for the Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita 5K
8:00PM – 10:00PM – Finish Line Celebration with music by DJ Chorizo Funk performing from the AIMI Passion Flower Art Car
Celebrating the 20th anniversary, Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita 5K Fun Run brings together two of Austin’s favorite things – running and margaritas!
For two decades, runners, joggers, walkers, and margarita lovers have converged at Sand Beach Park in downtown Austin for a shotgun start and 5K course that travels along the streets bordering Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail before ending back at the park for the highly anticipated Tex-Mex party and margarita celebration.
This year’s run will be Thursday, June 8, 2023, with an 8:00pm start.
Registration includes:
Do you want to register your margarita buddy and run as a team? Easy. Register as a Team Captain and set your team to public or private so that your friends can join you. If you have already registered and want to join a team, just log into your Event Dog account and select a team. It’s as easy as choosing salt on the rim.
All registration fees from the run go directly to The Trail Conservancy, providing critical funds needed to achieve our mission to protect, enhance, and connect the Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail for all!
The 5K run leaves Walter Seaholm Drive and travels alongside Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail on Cesar Chavez before looping around Austin High and returning back to Sand Beach Park.
We highly encourage using the Butler Trail or ride-share to get to the race. Road closures will go into effect beginning at 6:00PM, so traffic will be heavier than usual in the area surrounding the event.
BUTLER TRAIL. We highly recommend parking off-site and using the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail to get to the race site. Plus, it counts as your pre-run warm up! Plan your trip with our Trail Maps.
CAPMETRO. Want to rest before your run? Hop on public transportation, and get dropped off nearby. Plan your trip with CapMetro.
PAID PARKING. There are several paid public parking options nearby:
State Garage N – 300 San Antonio Street, available after 5:00PM
City Hall Parking Garage – 301 W. 2nd Street, available after 5:00PM
Seaholm Garage – available after 5:00PM, available for ADA parking
On-Street parking along 3rd Street
Additional parking locations – Getting Around Downtown
Packets will be available for pick up at The Trail Conservancy offices beginning Saturday, June 3.
Address: 1333 Shore District Drive, Suite 602, Austin TX 78762
Pick-Up Hours:
Saturday (06/03) from 10:00AM – 4:00PM,
Monday (06/05) from 8:30AM – 6:30PM
Tuesday (06/06) from 8:30AM – 6:30PM.
Packets will not be available to pick up in person on the day of the event.
No. We welcome all ages.
But, only those 21 and over will be served a post-race Maudie’s margarita.
If you have already registered and picked up your runner’s packet, plan to arrive around 7 PM. We will have a guided pre-run stretch starting at 7:30PM followed by pre-run programming. Runners will begin and end the race along Water Seaholm Drive and Sandra Muraida Way.
Unfortunately, no. The Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run is one of our major annual fundraisers and a rain-or-shine event.
We cannot offer refunds or transfers due to schedule changes, weather, cancellations, etc.
Both policies were stated at registration.
But you can still get your shirt!
We order shirts based on the size you requested, but will have a few extra in each size. Shirts are on a first come, first served basis so to guarantee you get the size you want, please plan to come to packet pick up early.
Don’t get us wrong – we love dogs and know they run fast! However, Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run isn’t on the Trail, so despite the respite from the heat this week, we worry about the heat on puppy dogs’ feet!
We do not recommend bringing your four-legged friend with you. It’s just going to be too hot.
Yes! We do ask that anyone running or walking with a stroller stay towards the back for a smoother race experience for you and your little one.
Registration includes entry into the after-party, located at Sand Beach Park. Your bib is your entry, so please leave it on!
There will be a Maudie’s Tex-Mex Nacho Bar, and you’ll have two coupons for Maudie’s margaritas. We will also have Hi-Sign Brewing, Kosmic Kombucha, and water available.
This year, we will have music by DJ Chorizo Funk and the Passion Flower setting the stage for a fun celebration.
Absolutely! Any participant seeking accommodation in respect of a disability must submit a written request to the event’s customer service team at events@thetrailconservancy.org before June 1.
Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run draws around 2,000 runners to downtown Austin near the Seaholm District along Cesar Chavez. Mild traffic congestion resulting in some inconvenience to you or your customers may be anticipated on race day. The race will begin at 8:00 p.m. and will utilize Cesar Chavez; between Mopac and San Antonio St, and Stephen F. Austin Dr.
2nd Street between Sandra Muraida and Walter Seaholm will close to traffic at 3:00 p.m. and remain closed until 10:00 p.m.,
Walter Seaholm Dr and Cesar Chavez between Mopac and San Antonio and Stephen F. Austin Dr. will close to traffic at 6:45 p.m. and will remain closed until the conclusion of the race around 9:15 p.m.
Intersections along the race route will be manned by officers of the Austin Police Department and traffic will be controlled when runners are on the course. Motorists will be rerouted to 5th and 6th street for east-west travel between Mopac and San Antonio St.
3rd Street and Lamar will remain open throughout the event.
Access to local businesses and residents on Sandra Muraida will be maintained from northbound Lamar Blvd.
Local access for tenants and customers to the Seaholm parking garage on Walter Seaholm will be maintained through the 3rd Street intersection, there is no access from Cesar Chavez. Expect heavier than usual traffic in the area on race day.
A portion of Sand Beach will be closed on race day for setup prior to the event; access to the parkland will still be maintained for public use.
The following items are prohibited from the race and post-race venue:
TTC follows local COVID-19 guidelines.
We ask that participants not attend if any of the following is true for you or anyone in your party/household:
Send us an email:
events@thetrailconservancy.org
The Trail Conservancy is a non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax ID: 87-0699956.
Join us for the 20th Annual Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita 5K Fun Run on Thursday, June 8, 2023.
Purchase your tickets now and save! Prices increase on May 8.