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  • Registration Change Options & Fees

    If you're registered for the 2026 Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, or 5K and didn't purchase "Cancel For Any Reason" (CFAR) Protection during registration, but need to change your race distance or are unable to participate, we’re here to help. Before completing this form, please take a moment to review the options and fees listed below. Keep in mind that CFAR can’t be added after registration, deferrals aren’t available, and transfer requests must be submitted before the posted deadlines. Also, requests cannot be processed for events that have already occurred.

  • TRANSFER TO A DIFFERENT DISTANCE

    Participants may transfer to a different distance hosted by the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K. Not available after 3:00 PM on the Saturday before event day. Once a transfer request has been submitted, it cannot be reversed.
       

    The fee schedule is as follows: 

    Through
     Jan. 4, 2026

    Jan. 5
    Through
    Feb. 8, 2026

    Feb. 9
    Through
    Feb. 14, 2026

    Marathon

    TO

    Half Marathon

    		  $25.00   $35.00 $65.00 

    Marathon/ Half Marathon

    TO

    5K

     $10.00

     $25.00

    $45.00

    Half Marathon

    TO

    Marathon

    $25.00 
    + price difference

    $35.00
    + price difference

     $85.00
    + price difference

     5K

    TO

    Marathon or
    Half Marathon

    $15.00 
    + price difference

    $20.00
    + price difference

    $35.00
    + price difference
    Price differences between events will not be refunded if transferring to a shorter distance.      

     

    TRANSFER TO THE VIRTUAL EVENT 

    If you're unable to attend in person but still want to be a part of it all push yourself to reach your own personal goals from wherever you are. Click to learn more. 

    Transfer to Virtual Fee: Free
    This transfer option is not available after February 8. 

     

    TRANSFER TO ANOTHER PERSON
    Participants may transfer their registration to another participant of their choosing for a fee based on the distance. Once a transfer request has been submitted, it cannot be reversed.
      Through Jan. 4, 2026 Jan. 5 - Feb. 8, 2026
    Marathon $45.00 $55.00
    Half Marathon $35.00 $45.00
    5K $15.00 $25.00

    How it works: Once the request is approved, the owner of the bib will receive an email with a customized registration link that includes the transfer fee that they will forward to the person they are transferring the bib to. The recipient of the new link will fill out the new registration form and pay the transfer fee.

    Important Notes:

    • All transfers must be processed through EventDog.com.
    • Unauthorized bib exchanges will result in disqualification, removal from race results, and potential bans from future events.
    • Transaction fees cannot be refunded. 
    • Shirt size is not guaranteed for transferred registrations.
    • This trasnfer option is not available after February 8. 

     

    TRANSFER TO THE AUSTIN INTERNATIONAL HALF - January 18, 2026
    Participants may transfer to the Austin International Half which takes place on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Option not available after 3:00 PM on Saturday, the day before event day. Once a transfer request has been submitted, it cannot be reversed.
    Through Jan. 5 Jan. 6 - 17
    $35.00 + plus any price difference $45.00 + plus any price difference

  • Please fill out the form below. Once the form is submitted, the process cannot be reversed or altered.

  • Thanks for letting us know you purchased Cancel Protection by SPOT.
    Instead of completing a transfer, it’s typically more cost-effective to contact SPOT directly at www.getspot.com to request a refund. You can go ahead and start a new registration for your preferred event right away—no need to wait for the refund to be processed.

    If you’re going that route, you don’t need to complete this form.


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  • Please note:

    All registration transfers must be approved and processed through High Five Events and The Austin Marathon. Anyone caught attempting to sell or transfer their race entry/bib to another person through a non-approved process will have said race entry/bib revoked, be disqualified, be removed from the race without a refund, and will be prohibited from participating in any future events owned or produced by High Five Events. Any Persons trying to participate in the event using another participant’s race entry/bib as part of a non-approved transfer will be disqualified, be removed from the race without a refund, and will be prohibited from participating in any future events owned or produced by High Five Events.

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