Gold medalist Kellyn Taylor has won marathons. Here's why she's back in Austin for Cap10K
Flagstaff's Kellyn Taylor, who broke the Austin Marathon course record this year, is back for Sunday's Statesman Cap10K (if her firefighter training allows it).
Kellyn Taylor runs down Congress avenue towards the finish line to win the Austin Marathon on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 in Austin. (Aaron E.
Martinez/Austin American-Statesman) Kellyn Taylor isn't one to turn down a challenge. So when Statesman Cap10K elite athlete coordinator Jeff Cunningham reached out to her to join the roster for Sunday’s race, she readily accepted. In February, the 39-year-old runner shattered the Austin Marathon's course record with a 2 hours, 33 minutes and 29 second clocking in what she described as a “training run.
” Three weeks later, on a warm day, she placed second in the LA Marathon in a national-class 2:27:37. Both LA and Austin marathons feature relatively tough courses, making her times all the more outstanding. 2026 STATESMAN CAP10K: Everything you need to know about Sunday's race “Kellyn is one of the great American runners of our generation,” Cunningham said.
“She's obviously a massive talent — but her grit and resilience are the real hallmarks of her enduring success. She's had multiple top finishes at major international marathons and she's medaled for the United States on the global stage. She's a fearless role model for young runners to emulate and we are so excited to have her racing here.
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