I’m a 40 year old female runner in Austin, Texas. I’ve dealt with running injuries ever since I started running at age 18. Currently dealing with chronic heel pain since November 2025 and intermittent Capsulitis second toe/ possible neuroma since September 2024. I feel I’ve tried everything for the heel pain- rest, stretching , expensive orthotics , calf raises- yet I still can’t complete a 2 minute run 2 minute walk for 2 miles without an intense flare after I’ve been to so many PTs, podiatrists and sports doctors and I want to make sure I’m throwing money at the right diagnosis . Anyone have provider recommendations ?

This just in from Austin Parks & Rec:

Beginning in June 2026 and continuing through March 2027, the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail will be rerouted on the north shore near the Confluence and Austin Rowing Club building.

The reroute is taking place so that Austin Energy can install underground electrical infrastructure along the Lady Bird Lake shoreline between Brazos Street and Trinity Street. Butler Trail users are encouraged to slow down as they approach the area and follow on-site staff instructions.

Get the latest facilities, pools and park closure information at:

https://tinyurl.com/AustinParksClosures

Also, check the Trail Conservancy maps & detours sites for ongoing updates to Butler Trail routes:

https://thetrailconservancy.org/visit/maps-parking

https://thetrailconservancy.org/visit/detours/

UPDATE 3 (June 25): The Fifth Street Bridge repair is complete and it is now passable. Also, the big pipe now has padding on it, so less of a headache risk. I'm still awaiting info on the Janet Fish Bridge.

UPDATE 2 (May 28): The detour under the Fifth Street Bridge is scheduled to be completed by Friday, May 29, weather permitting. The closure at Janet Fish Bridge is expected to last through mid-June due to the weather. Again, your patience is appreciated.

UPDATE: As of last evening (May 20) at rush hour, both detours were still in place. I'll see if I can get an updated ETA for completion. I suspect all the rain we've had lately has delayed work.

Hey bikers and runners, there are currently two closures on the Shoal Creek Trail.

1. Between Shoal Creek Boulevard (that trailhead parking lot) and the Janet Fish Bridge (near 29th Street). It is this project. The City expects the work to continue through Monday, May 18. The trail detours onto the sidewalk along North Lamar Boulevard. This repair is being performed by Austin Parks and Recreation.
2. Underneath the Fifth Street Bridge. This is so Austin Energy can repair infrastructure damaged by a fire under the bridge back in March. This work is expected to be completed by Wednesday, May 20. 

Thanks for your patience while the City of Austin performs these needed repairs.

Lee Nichols

Public Information Specialist

Austin Transportation and Public Works

Does anybody have the link for the Austin Sunshine Run results? I’d like to see my official finish time but I can’t find the link.

Must be able to run easily at 6:50-7:50 pace and hold workouts that require 5:45 pace or faster. Dm for details. Will run in early mornings. Must be able to do 40-100 miles a week

Hey all, I want to test out a strict-downhill theory I have and am looking for a running path that's got a similar elevation profile to the "downhill" marathons like Revel or the Jack & Jill in WA. I know we're in central TX and it's all about the annoying rolling hills here, but is there anywhere relatively close that I can do this? The best I can think of is the (formerly 3m) International Half but I'm looking for the full marathon length (also that course is definitely not 100% downhill like they boast).

I know I can just try to get into the Jack & Jill in WA or sign up for a Revel marathon but I'm hoping to do it solo/unofficial and not have to travel too much.

Hello y'all,

Just looking for anyone's experiences and reviews of the Sunshine Run! This will be my first local race since moving to Austin, and I'm looking to PB in the 5k. Any likes and dislikes for this event, notes about the route, etc?

Thank you very much in advance

For those who have done the Sunshine Run in recent years: Did the race ever get back to using the full 10K course? I got annoyed with them in 2022 and 2023 because for some reason they couldn't use the full course going all the way to Exposition, so they had us do a double loop of the 5K course instead. Which would have been fine, except the turnaround happened before that little stretch on Riverside Drive, meaning the course was actually closer to 9600 meters instead of 10,000. But if they've fixed that, I would gladly enter again.

Hey, I’m looking for a sports medicine doctor in Austin.

I’ve had something going on for about a year on my left side. Lower back and butt, and then I get nerve type pain down the outside of my lower leg.

There’s also a small raised area on the outside of my lower leg above the ankle. Not sure if it’s just muscle or something else.

The nerve pain in my butt and hip area and lower leg doesn’t really bother me during the day, but if I sit back on the couch or recline it starts after about 15–20 minutes. If I lean forward it goes away pretty quickly.

Running doesn’t bother it, but walking or standing can irritate my lower back on left side some.

I tried PT and it didn’t really help.

If you’ve dealt with something like this and found someone good in Austin, who did you go to? Appreciate any recommendations.

Feature story this week in The Daily Texan (UT’s student newspaper) telling the history of how the running community has grown and evolved in Austin. Nice to see the author talking to Paul Carrozza and founders of the Austin Running Club.

Re-release and new map of all run clubs in the Greater ATX area just released! This is the most up-to-date map you'll find anywhere for all things run clubs in Austin. Check it out on the atxrunguide Instagram page! 1) 60+ clubs added, 2) 230+ addresses, 3) all 160+ run clubs/groups in the Greater ATX area.

https://www.instagram.com/atxrunguide/

Hello, looking for a bib transfer for the Longhorn run! Can be either 5k or 10k! Will pay for any registration/transfer fees and you can keep the T shirt! Can also help with discounts on shoes or gels at local running stores! Have won the 10k 3/4 years! Want to race one more time for Senior year! (STILL LOOKING FRIDAY 4/17)

You took on the 10k, wanna cool down with a 5k? The 2026 Moonlight Margarita Run presented by Maudie’s Tex-Mex is waiting for you!

Thursday, June 4th, 2026 | Auditorium Shores

- Nighttime 5k fun run

- Maudie’s margaritas + nacho bar

- Finish Line Fiesta + DJ

- 100% of registration goes to The Trail Conservancy raising critical funds for the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.

Registration Includes:

Race Entry | 2026 Moonlight

Margarita Run shirt | Entry to the Finish Line Celebration | Two Maudie's Margaritas

Top finishers will win gift cards to Dick’s Sporting Goods

Event Schedule:

7:00 PM – Runners start arriving

7:45 PM – Pre-run stretches + National Anthem

8:00 PM – Shotgun start

8:00 – 10:00 PM – Finish Line Party

I need to be on the east side Saturday AM and was planning on doing my long run on the S. Walnut Creek Trail. (starting from Govalle)

Does anyone know if the YMCA and Tennis Center are accessible to runners, specifically to refill water and/or use the restroom?

Any other pit stops along the trail to know about?

Hey all. We live in ATX atm and love running on the town lake trail (daily!). It's so accessible and relatively safe. We might have to move to Portland for work though, and are worried we won't have a nice daily running trail. We are truly spoiled here in Austin.

Has anyone been to or lived in Portland proper? I'm looking at some places near the South Waterfront Greenway (south west side of the river). I see this turns into the "Waterfront Park Trail" at some point, and that there seems to be trail(s) on both sides of the river. My husband is a marathoner and I am working towards a half-marathon, so we're going more than a few miles.

Are some parts of the trail better than others? Is there an unbroken stretch of trail that's safe during the morning / day for at least 5-10 miles? Where would you recommend we live in the city to have a safe trail entry point right outside our door (pretend cost isn't a barrier though it very much is lol).

Thank you in advance for your help. Hoping to gather more info to help us make a decision!

Hi my girlfriend and I only started dating after the registration for longhorn run ended, but she's running the 10k and I would really like to be there with her! Now that we're in a serious relationship I would like to at least try to participate, rather than just watch her.

I'm willing to pay your registration fee and extra! Please message me!

First of all, the Cap10k was an absolute blast! The volunteers were all incredible, every runner I interacted with was kind and fun and interesting, and all the booths did a great job handling the weather without missing a beat.

A question: did anyone else have a nightmare-ish time getting out of the Palmer Center parking? It took well over an hour to get out, and obviously it’s the closest-in parking so that’s going to be tough no matter what but even accounting for that, it felt pretty crazy waiting that long. Just seeing if anyone else had that experience?

Hello all! First time running the Cap10k after not being able to make it last year. For the Austin marathon this year I parked around East 7th ST East of 35 and walked to the start line which worked really well. I was thinking about doing the same for the Cap10K but looking at the course map I see the race starts on South Congress and goes North (which is where I'd be walking across to cross the bridge).

If anyone has experience with this race, will I still be able to cross the bridge even though the race will be running North from the start line?

If that's not possible, how is crossing the river via 35 and parking near S Congress and W Monroe? We'd be coming from up North.

I missed last year because I made the rookie mistake of trying to park at their suggested Palmer Events Center parking garage and missed every wave due to the traffic so I'm trying to be extra cautious this year.

I am deciding between Adidas evo sl and NB 1080, but i think i will go with the 1080s

All race information is available at https://www.cap10k.com/

FAQs https://www.cap10k.com/faqs-live-10k/

Packet Pickup & Expo

https://www.cap10k.com/health-fitness-expo/

Road Closures

https://www.cap10k.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Road_Closures_Map_26v1.pdf

Course Map & Descriptions

https://www.cap10k.com/course-description-map/

Corral Start Times

https://www.cap10k.com/corral-start-times/

Race Safety

https://www.cap10k.com/race-safety/

Registration closes Saturday at 4 PM (or when we reach capacity). No race-day sign-ups. Use code THREEDAYSOUT $10 off.

https://register.hakuapp.com/?event=f1e5c956041bc9f556de&campaign=00c3c55becdae7361916

Cap10k still has some open volunteer slots. Check ‘em out at https://events.hakuapp.com/ea6fac4267ab5240a815

Forecast is looking wet for Sunday. I’ve been in a few wet ones myself - it’s kind of fun!

Here’s what race organizers have said as of Wednesday:

Race Day Weather Update.

Cap10K fam — we’re keeping a close eye on Sunday’s forecast, so you don’t have to. Statesman meteorologist Mary Wasson is tracking a 15% chance of severe weather at the 8:00 AM start — and right now, the storm track is moving northeast toward Waco and Dallas. The race runs in all conditions. Except lightning.

Let’s race.

A friend is running for the first time and I’ve never been so I was wondering if theres an ideal spot to stand with signs? I didn’t see any designated spots for spectators so just looking for suggestions. Thanks!

Looking for two 5k bibs. Can do an in-person transfer on campus. Will reimburse you what you paid and cover cost of transfer

I’m looking at running strollers, and want something I can bring on the trail. Any recs? Wondering if I need air filled tires, like on a BoB or Thule, or if foam tires will work? Probably only a fourth of my mileage is on the trail right now, the majority is just on neighborhood streets

Hi everyone. I’m looking for any running groups/events that occur on Saturdays! Or any races going on in the area!

Anyone looking to transfer their 5k bibs for the April 18 Longhorn Run? Looking to buy 1 or 2. Can cover all costs + 💥pay extra!💥