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Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run

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Wednesday
June 5, 2024
8:00 - 10:00PM

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ON-SALE FEBRUARY 22, 2024!

National Margarita Day

Lace up your running shoes and prepare for an unforgettable night of fun, fitness, and margaritas, as Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita 5K Fun Run turns 21! 

 

For over two decades, runners, joggers, walkers, and margarita lovers have converged 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 Wednesday, June 5, 2024 – aligning with Global Running Day, but don’t let that intimidate you. This worldwide celebration encourages people of all ages and abilities to get moving. So, join us, move a little, and then celebrate!

 

Registration includes:

  • Race Entry
  • 21st Anniversary Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita 5K Run shirt
  • Entry to the Maudie’s Finish Line Celebration
  • Two Maudie’s Margaritas
  • Maudie’s Tex-Mex appetizer-sized bites
  • Non-alcoholic drinks
 

Register as a team: 

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 your friends can join you. If you have registered and want to enter a team, log into your Event Dog account and select a team. It’s as easy as choosing salt on the rim. See the FAQ’s below for more information on managing a team.

Have a question? Scroll to the bottom of the page for a complete list of Frequently Asked Questions.

 

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! 

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2023 EVENT DETAILS

  • 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

2023 Course Map

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.

Getting There

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

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