CapitAl City Skate
CapitAl City Skate
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ABOUT THE EVENT
ABOUT THE EVENT
Capital City Skate is the first-ever multi-day inline skating event hosted by SK8 ATX, bringing skaters from across Texas and beyond to roll through Austin together — in the shadow of the Texas Capitol.
Expect a long weekend of group skates, social events, and Austin's signature live music and food scene. Whether you're a seasoned distance skater or you're coming for the community, there will be something for you.
Best part: the event is free. Just sign up below so we know you're coming.
DETAILS
DETAILS
Dates: September 25–27, 2026 (Friday – Sunday)
Location: Austin, TX
Cost: FREE
Format: Four themed group skates across the weekend (Friday evening, Saturday morning, Saturday evening, Sunday morning), plus social time, food, and live music in between
Capital City Skate September 25–27, 2026 — Austin, Texas The inaugural three-day skate festival in the live music capital of the world.
Capital City Skate September 25–27, 2026 — Austin, Texas The inaugural three-day skate festival in the live music capital of the world.
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
Four themed group skates across the weekend (Friday evening, Saturday morning, Saturday evening, Sunday morning), plus social time, food, and live music in between.
Friday, September 25 — Evening
Friday, September 25 — Evening
🎸 "Rock-n-Roll" — Texas Capitol → Congress Avenue → Bat Bridge
Rock & roll themed costumes and t-shirts are encouraged but not required.
Saturday, September 26 — Morning
Saturday, September 26 — Morning
🏊 "Barton Springs Roll"
Bathing suits are encouraged but not required.
Heads up on admission: Barton Springs Pool charges a fee to enter the pool area — 2026 rates are $5 for adult residents / $9 for non-residents (lower rates for kids, juniors, and seniors). Entering the pool is completely optional — Zilker Park surrounds the pool and is free to hang out in, so you're welcome to chill outside on the grass and wait for the group.
Saturday, September 26 — Evening
Saturday, September 26 — Evening
🌟 "Neon Roll" — Montopolis Bridge → 183 → Govalle Park → Downtown
Neon themed clothing is encouraged but not required.
Post-skate food at Taqueria de Diez
Sunday, September 27 — Morning
Sunday, September 27 — Morning
🧺 "Picnic Roll" — Auditorium Shores
Post-skate picnic at Auditorium Shores. Grab food from one of these nearby spots and bring it back to the park, or anywhere else you like:
Sandy's — classic Austin burgers & shakes
P. Terry's — fresh-never-frozen burgers, great veggie option too
Terry Black's BBQ — Central Texas BBQ
Casa de Luz — 100% organic, vegan & gluten-free; under half a mile away on Toomey Rd (vegetarian/vegan-friendly pick)
Routes, distances, exact start times, and other details will be posted here as we lock them in. Follow @sk8atxofficial for live updates, or join the Facebook group for live updates.
ACCOMODATIONS
ACCOMODATIONS
We're working on a group discount rate with a hotel near the action — details are still being finalized. We'll post the info here as soon as it's locked in.
In the meantime, follow @sk8atxofficial on Instagram or join the Facebook group for updates as they happen.
REGISTER
REGISTER
Registration is free but required so we can plan for the right number of skaters.
👉 Register
QUESTIONS?
QUESTIONS?
Email hello@sk8atx.info or DM @sk8atxofficial on Instagram, or message the Skate Austin Facebook group.
BEFORE YOU SHOW UP
BEFORE YOU SHOW UP
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