Capital City Skate 2026 - Saturday, September 26
Distance: ~9.5 miles
Meet up: 9:45 am / Roll out: 10:00 am
Start and end: The Long Center Terrace, 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Lead: Ruben
Route: South Congress | Oltorf | Downtown | Rainey Street | Seaholm | Lake Austin Blvd | Barton Springs | Auditorium Shores
A morning roll down South Congress, through downtown, and out to Barton Springs. Bathing suits are encouraged but not required - there's a swim at the end if you want it.
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, with 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. Skates are NOT allowed and must be removed BEFORE entering the pool area.
Want to add on some Bonus Miles? If you're not wanting to get in the pool or just want to catch some more of our beautiful city routes, there will be an option that you may want to jump on. We'll complete this route, then split off before Barton Springs, catch some sweet hills, then head back to Barton for those that still want to jump in and cool off! More details to come. About 10 additional miles with some challenging hill climbs and fun bombing opportunities around the UT campus.
This is one of our classic Monday night skate routes!
What to bring: helmet, plus wrist guards and pads if you're newer. Water, it's a September morning in Austin. Swimsuit and a towel if you're getting in, and a few dollars for pool admission.
New to the group? Read Safety & What to Expect before your first skate.
