Lunar New Year Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK

Looking for the perfect warm-up before Longhorn Run and a way to support global health? We’ve got you covered. Join us for a low-pressure, high-energy 5K at UT Austin benefiting tuberculosis programming in Sierra Leone and hosted by PIH Engage x AMSA.

Tuberculosis remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, but it’s preventable and treatable. Your $5 registration donation directly supports and expands access to early diagnosis and care in vulnerable communities, making a real impact in Sierra Leone.

In addition to the 5K, we have:

• FREE T-shirts & stickers for the first 20 sign-ups

• FREE food (bananas, granola bars, water bottles, and gatorade)

• Medals for 6 winners total (3 women and 3 men)

• Trophies for everyone!

• Potential local business perks & giveaways (shoutout to amazing possible community donors like Cabo Bob’s)

• Optional costume run!

This is the ideal shakeout run to get your body moving, your nerves calm, and your excitement up as prep for Longhorn Run! We’ll see you on Speedway :)

CHECK-IN STARTS AT 7:30 AM AT GREG GYM PLAZA! RACE STARTS AT 8:00 AM AT GREG GYM PLAZA!

The Denim Run Austin

Race Description + Wellness Festival

The 5K courses take place on a beautiful loop around Camp Mabry, offering scenic views and the perfect backdrop to celebrate strength, joy, and community. When runners return, they’ll be welcomed into our vibrant Wellness Festival—featuring nonprofits, local businesses, classes, arts and crafts, and interactive exhibits designed to inspire healing, empowerment, and connection.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 — Camp Mabry, Austin

Main Address: 2200 West 35th Street, Austin, Texas 78703

Location: Festival and Start/Finish at Camp Mabry Parade Field

Come join us for a memorable day of purpose, fun, and community. Lace up, show up, and stand with survivors at the 2026 Denim Run Austin!

Experience the "Live Music Capital of the World," a city that beats with a rhythm of independence, creativity, and non-stop movement. Austin is consistently ranked as one of the fittest cities in the country, where the community spends its mornings on the Lady Bird Lake trails and its evenings enjoying the legendary nightlife of 6th Street. It is a place that celebrates being "weird" and working hard, offering an electric, welcoming atmosphere for athletes from every walk of life.

The event is hosted at the Palmer Events Center, a stunning venue nestled next to Butler Park with arguably the best view of the Austin skyline in the city. Over two days, athletes will navigate the signature DEKA course, starting with the individual drive of the Age Group waves and the weighted intensity of the Ruck category, and the crowd-pleasing Elite heats. Day 2 brings the collaborative energy of 2-person and 4-person teams along with the multi-lap DEKA FIT Ultra, all within a pavilion-style venue that captures the true essence of Austin.

ATHLETE JUDGE PROGRAM

DEKA is truly a fitness movement we all created together. To ensure a professionally judged racing experience for all athletes, we ask all registered athletes to participate in the DEKA Athlete Judge Program at DEKA FIT events.

How it works:

If you are registered to race this event, please use the Austin DEKA FIT Athlete Judge Sign-up Form to select your preferred Athlete Judge time.

Within 1 hour of finishing your race (or anytime before your race), make your way to the Athlete Judge check-in area at Zone 1 to begin your 60 minute volunteer judging time.

We can’t thank you enough for your support as we continue our mission of creating an epic opportunity for ALL levels to celebrate fitness together.

GIVEAWAY SHIRTS

Those who registered early and are among the first 1,000 to earn the exclusive DEKA giveaway shirt will receive an email with instructions on how to claim your reward. Please keep an eye on your inbox and email cs@deka.fit if you have any questions.