Update: This event is cancelled for 2021.
For a little motivation to get up and go for a morning jog, the Keep Austin Weird® local events company is encouraging locals of all ages to run to brunch (or breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Participants in the 5.12K Run to Brunch get a 20% discount to dozens of local restaurants throughout the entire Labor Day weekend.

Photo from the 2019 Run to Brunch; credit: Ben Porter Photography

When & Where: The 5.12K Run to Brunch will take place on Sunday, September 5, 2021 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.  in local Austin neighborhoods. You can choose to tackle the miles on your own or join a community-based running club just ast St. Elmo Runners, Ready to Run, East Side Beer Runners, and Austin Front Runners. You will finish with a little celebration that includes bites, drinks and and swag.

How it Works: When you wear your 5.12K Run to Brunch t-shirt anytime on Sept. 4-6, you can get 20% off food at a variety of local restaurants, including Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden, Chicken Salad Shoppe, Comedor, Flyrite, La Condesa, L’Oca d’Oro, Local Foods, Revelry Kitchen + Bar, Southside Flying Pizza, Spread & Co., Walton’s Fancy and Staple, Z’Tejas Southwest Grill, and The Cavalier.

The 5.12K Run to Brunch has partnered with the nonprofit Southern Smoke Foundation to raise awareness for Austin relief efforts, helping to support the people who work in the local food and beverage industry. You can show your support for ATX restaurants by visiting your favorite local spots or trying something new!

Photo from the 2019 Run to Brunch, credit: David Brendan Hall

Registration: You can sign up to participate for $25/person online here. Your registration includes:

  • Access to 5.12K social runs led by various running groups throughout Austin’s and surrounding neighborhoods.
  • Post-Run pop-up parties.
  • Commemorative short sleeved event t-shirt included with registration.
  • Fun local swag bag featuring gifts and coupons from local businesses.
  • 20% off food at participating restaurants Labor Day Weekend with your 5.12K Run to Brunch 2021 t-shirt or bib.

Keep Austin Weird Events is also hosting a Labor Day Concert on Sunday, Sept. 5 with Jamestown Revival at Fair Market. Learn more about both events by visiting www.keepaustinweird.live.

Photo from the 2019 Run to Brunch; credit: Ben Porter Photography

WIN A Pair of Registrations! We have a pair of 5.12K Run to Brunch registrations to give away. Enter the form below or click here if entering on a mobile device. Good luck!