FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Final Call for 2023 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Elite Field
$20,000 prize purse includes Austin Marathon, Austin Half Marathon
AUSTIN, Texas, January 4, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - High Five Events,
one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the United
States, is accepting applications from elite runners for the 2023 Ascension
Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour's Elite Athlete Field.
Returning for its sixth year, the Elite Athlete Field creates a competitive
field of elite male and female runners while discovering emerging talent,
pushing the entire talent pool to reach Olympic standards. FloTrack's live
coverage highlights the competition amongst the elites, following runners
throughout the event and showcasing their accomplishments during the
broadcast. The 31st annual Austin Marathon, owned and produced by High Five
Events, takes place February 19, 2023.
Runners accepted to the 2023 Austin Marathon/Half Marathon Elite Athlete
Field will compete for a $20,000 prize purse. The Austin Marathon prize
purse will total $15,000 and award the top five male and female finishers.
The Austin Half Marathon purse will total $5,000 and award the top three
male and female finishers.
"Since reintroducing the program in 2017, we've seen the competition grow
and overall times get faster," said Jack Murray, co-owner of High Five
Events. "Several racers have hit Olympic Marathon Trials times which is
exciting to see happen on Austin's streets."
Athletes accepted into the Elite Athlete Field must meet the program's
standards. Those that meet standards will receive a comped entry into The
Austin Marathon or Half Marathon and a comped entry into the 3M Half
Marathon. In addition to prize money, there is travel assistance, and bonus
money available based on times achieved in the past three years and on race
day.
To be eligible for prize money and reimbursement, athletes must be accepted
into the Elite Athlete Field and start the race. All athletes are subject
to random drug testing pre- and post-race. Read more about program details,
including eligibility standards, here. Interested athletes and coaches with
questions can contact . Deadline for
submissions is January 15, 2023.
About the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon®: The Austin Marathon® will
celebrate its 31st year running in Austin on Feb. 19, 2023. Austin's
flagship running event annually attracts runners from all 50 states and 30+
countries around the world. With start and finish locations just a few
blocks apart, and within walking distance of many downtown hotels and
restaurants, the Austin Marathon is the perfect running weekend
destination. Participants can register on the website and choose to run for
their preferred nonprofit.
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