F1 Fan Zones on Congress Avenue, Then Recover on South Lamar
F1 Fan Zones on Congress Avenue, Then Recover on South Lamar
Quick answer: Austin's free F1 fan zones on Congress Avenue mean a week of walking, standing, and late evenings before race day, so start Sweatland's $88 Intro Week today and use infrared sauna and red light sessions on South Lamar to recover between fan zone days, race weekend, and the Monday after.
Race week already started downtown
You do not need a COTA ticket to feel F1 this week.
Free team fan zones have taken over Congress Avenue. One at 800 Congress is open now through Saturday. Another opens at 400 Congress on Thursday, October 22, and runs through race day. Think simulators, show cars, pit stop challenges, and long lines on warm pavement.
Then the US Grand Prix weekend hits COTA, October 23 to 25. That adds up to a lot of time on your feet.
Why Intro Week fits this week
Sweatland is just across the river from Congress, on South Lamar. That makes it an easy stop on the way home from downtown.
Intro Week is $88 for new clients and lets you explore our infrared sauna and red light sessions over one week. Start today and your week covers the fan zones, the race, and the Monday after.
A simple fan zone week plan
Tuesday or Wednesday: book a 20 minute full body red light session. No heat, no sweat, just a calm reset.
After a long fan zone day: unwind in a 30 minute Infrared Sauna Suite session, once you have had water and a meal.
Every night: aim for 7 or more hours of sleep, which the CDC recommends for most adults.
Monday after the race: stretch out in a 45 minute Infrared Sauna Cabana session to close out the week.
Only have time for one visit? Full body red light is $25 for new clients.
Hydration and safety first
Bring water downtown and keep sipping, even on cooler days. Check the National Weather Service forecast before you head out. Rehydrate fully before any sauna session, and skip the sauna on any day you have been drinking or feel dizzy. Check with your doctor first if you are pregnant, have a heart condition or implanted device, or take medication that affects heat tolerance. Our sessions support relaxation and recovery; they do not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition.
Book your race week recovery
Looking for an infrared sauna in Austin, red light therapy in Austin, or a sauna near me in 78704? Sweatland is a women founded, Austin founded South Lamar wellness studio built for recovery in Austin. Find us at 215 South Lamar Blvd Suite B, Austin, TX 78704, with free garage parking at Bridges on the Park. Sessions are FSA and HSA eligible.
Book online, call 512-494-4800, or text 737-258-9551.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the F1 fan zones in Austin this week?
Free team fan zones are on Congress Avenue downtown, at 800 Congress (open through Saturday, October 24) and 400 Congress (October 22 to 25). Check each official site for hours and entry rules.
How far is Sweatland from the Congress Avenue fan zones?
Sweatland is just across Lady Bird Lake on South Lamar, a short drive from downtown, with free garage parking at Bridges on the Park.
What is the Sweatland Intro Week?
Intro Week is an $88 new client special that lets you explore our infrared sauna and red light sessions over one week. See our pricing page for current details.
Is red light or infrared sauna better after a long day on my feet?
Many guests like red light when they want a calm session with no heat, and infrared sauna when they want to sweat and unwind. Rehydrate first either way.
Is Sweatland FSA and HSA eligible?
Yes. Sweatland sessions are FSA and HSA eligible.