The Start

Auburn University Regional Airport

Welcome to The Loveliest Airport On The Plains!

Auburn University Regional Airport (KAUO) is a public-use airport in Auburn, AL. KAUO is owned and operated by Auburn University in partnership with the cities of Auburn and Opelika, and Lee County.:

For the event, we have partnered with two excellent hotels as our official host hotels; the Hampton Inn and Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel (Alton). With nearby restaurants, hospitality rooms, and swimming pools, there will be plenty of space to relax and connect with fellow participants.

We encourage you to arrive a few days early to enjoy additional planned activities that highlight the best of our region.

Details for your ARC Start weekend, including mandatory events, such as Racer briefings, can be found here:

S-06 Start Events

S-07 Start Racer Welcome Letter

All Racers – be sure that you are familiar with the S-06 schedule!  Arrive by the Start deadline and plan for a great arrival party to celebrate your race arrival! Registration for Start events will open on April 30th - more details will be sent after your team registers. The deadline is May 31st.

Race Guests and Start Volunteers – Use the Start Events Registration Page for NON-RACERS (available on April 30th) to sign up for weekend events and guest tickets. Deadline to purchase guest tickets will be announced.

CLICK HERE to Purchase Start Event Tickets

We look forward to see you in June and supporting your success!