AUSTIN, TX TRAVEL INFORMATION
For the Cure JM Foundation Educational Forum / Fundraising Weekend
Updated Summmer, 2009
Important Dates/Events
| Friday, February 12th: |
| 3:00-7:00 p.m.: |
Marathon and Half-Marathon Packet Pick-up for runners (Palmer Events Center) |
| 6:00-9:00 p.m.: |
Informal gathering of JM families at Residence Inn / Marriott Austin Downtown Hotel |
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| Saturday, February 13th |
| TBD a.m.: |
JM Family Fun Event – Details to be finalized |
| 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: |
Marathon and Half-Marathon packet pick-up (Palmer Events Center) |
| 1:00 p.m.: |
JM educational meetings at Residence Inn / Marriott Austin Downtown Hotel -- research updates and a Question and Answer panel session with elite group of pediatric rheumatologists |
| 6:00-9:00 p.m.: |
Group Dinner and Awards Ceremony at Residence Inn for all participants |
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| Sunday, February 14th |
| TBD a.m.: |
Volunteers arrive at water station for Austin Marathon and Half Marathon |
| 7:00 a.m.: |
Marathon and Half Marathon start time
(Congress Ave; walking distance from Cure JM hotel) |
Hotel Information
Be sure to book your hotel early to get the
Cure JM special rate!
Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Downtown – This is the hotel where we are
holding the Cure JM events.
Address: 300 E. 4th Street
Reservations: Call 1 (800) 321-2211 or local hotel number of 1 512-691-9965
Cost: Special Cure JM room rate of $179 per night (must mention our group to get the discount)
- Suites with kitchens with fridge and microwave, work desk with wireless access, and many other amenities
- Complimentary buffet breakfast and coffee in the lobby
- Indoor heated pool, hot tub and fitness center
- Located conveniently downtown - walking distance to start and finish for the marathon and half marathon
- Champions restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Full-service business center
- Valet parking for $24 daily, on-site parking $19 daily and nearby self parking near by at lower rates
- Take a tour of the hotel at www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ausrd-residence-inn-austin-downtown-convention-center/
Individuals should contact the hotel directly at one of the
telephone numbers above and reference the
“Cure JM” group to qualify
for the discounted rate. Discounted rates are available only to our
registered Cure JM Participants (Runners, Walkers and Volunteers)
and their families/friends coming to participate and who register
early, as we have a limited number of rooms.
Transportation from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport:
The hotel is located approximately 8 miles from the Austin-Bergstrom International airport.
The hotel does not provide shuttle service. There is a Supershuttle service 1 800 258-3826 (fee $13 per person one way), reservation required. Estimated taxi fare is $25.00 one way.
Note, we are planning for all of our Cure JM events to be held at or near the hotel to minimize the need of personal transportation.
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Travel Information
Marathon Flyer
(PDF Format)
Solicitation Letter
(PDF Format)
Marathon Home Page
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