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Get ready for the Heatcheck Mile, a one-mile road race happening in the scenic Onion Creek neighborhood of Austin, TX. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to test your speed, this timed road mile is perfect for all paces, aiming for a personal best. Expect a flat and fast course, ideal for chasing speed before the Texas heat kicks in. This is your chance to race against the clock and bring the heat early in the morning! Don’t miss this exciting Austin running event – lace up, show up, and turn up the heat! The Heatcheck Mile is a timed 1-mile road race held before The Driveway’s Wrong Turn event. Runners will be seeded into heats based on their submitted mile times, starting from the slowest and building to the fastest. The final two heats will feature the top-seeded athletes, competing for the title of the fastest road miler in Austin!

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Spurs Austin International Half 🤠👢⚙️

📍Austin, TX - January 17, 2027

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😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Net downhill course ending in Downtown Austin
✅ Half marathon solo or relay options
✅ Epic spinner finisher medal

Lace up for the Spurs Austin International Half, formerly named 3M Half Marathon, and race one of the country's fastest half marathons on the iconic Downhill to Downtown course. Featuring a fast, net downhill route, live music, Spurs spirit, an exciting downtown finish, and an epic spinner finisher medal, it's the perfect race to chase a personal best and create unforgettable race-day memories.

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