Austin Marathon: New route, road closures

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Runners get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 27th annual Austin Marathon.
What started out with 605 runners for the inaugural 1992 Austin Marathon has grown tremendously. This year, about 15,000 people from around the world will take on the 26.2 miles Sunday morning. This year, a treat for those participating: A new course.
The last time organizers switched up the route in any major way was in 2007.
“It was more north than it is this year,” said