Become a marathoner

Every year since 2005, Twenty-Six Two has trained first-time marathoners. Each year, a limited number of applicants are offered free training for the Austin Marathon if they demonstrate some sort of special or unique challenge. This can be related to financial limitations, family obligations, work conflicts, or any matter that limits the applicant's ability to pay for marathon training. However, there is no requirement to show any special or unique challenges in order to apply. In order to qualify for free training, applicants must have completed a recent half-marathon (or at least a 10-mile race).

We are now accepting applications for the 2022-23 group, who will start training in September 2022 for the Austin Marathon in February 2023.

The application deadline is July 2, 2022.

For more information about the free training and the application process, read more here.

First-Timer Application

Have you ever completed a marathon?

Yes

Name

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

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Country

Email Address

Phone Number

Birthdate

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List each half-marathon, half-iron distance triathlon, or 10-mile race that you have completed between February 14, 2021, and July 2, 2022. Please include the year of the event.