Fields of Gold 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 12 Hour • 1 Hour • 10K • 5K

FIELDS OF GOLD TRAIL RUN

Shaffer Bend Recreation Area - A Celebration of Fall's Golden Glory

Location: 706 County Road 343A, Marble Falls, TX 78654 Terrain: Rolling hills, meadow trails, and lakeside paths Benefits: HKRS Cedar Park Youth Running Programs

Experience the breathtaking transformation of Texas Hill Country as autumn paints the landscape in brilliant shades of gold, amber, and crimson. The Fields of Gold Trail Run offers runners an unforgettable journey through some of the most spectacular fall scenery in Central Texas.

RACE OPTIONS

12-Hour Endurance Challenge, 50K and Marathon (26.2 miles)
The ultimate autumn challenge featuring diverse terrain through golden grasslands, wooded valleys, and scenic overlooks

• The 12-Hour Endurance Challenge Final Hour "Golden Loop" Rule: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• 8:00 PM Main Course Cut-off: At exactly 8:00 PM CDT, the main trail loop will close to all 12-Hour runners.
• The Short Loop Staging: Between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM, all remaining runners will switch to a designated, shortened 1-mile basecamp loop.
• The 9:00 PM Hard Stop: You must cross the finish line mat before 9:00 PM CDT for a loop to count.

Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
Perfect for experiencing the best of fall foliage on a challenging yet achievable course 10K Trail Run
A scenic route showcasing the park's most photogenic autumn vistas 5K Harvest Fun Run
Family-friendly course through golden meadows, perfect for all ages and abilities Gold Hour Endurance Challenge:
Run into the Golden Hour.

The Gold Hour Trail Challenge is a 60-minute endurance test set on a scenic 4-mile out-and-back course. When the horn sounds, runners will have one hour to cover as much distance as possible — pushing toward the turnaround and racing the light back to the finish.

Night Trail Running Safety

• Headlamp: required with fresh batteries
• Backup light source: recommended
• Reflective clothing: or vest
• Personal hydration system: needed

WHAT MAKES THIS SPECIAL

• Peak Fall Colors: Timed perfectly to coincide with autumn's most spectacular display.
• Fields of Gold: Run through expansive meadows of native Texas grasses that shimmer like gold.
• Harvest Celebration: Join us for post-race festivities.

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Complete 250 km across our 2026 races and the buckle is yours, in addition to your individual race awards.

A RUN WITH PURPOSE:

Supporting HKRS Cedar Park Youth Programs

All remaining proceeds from the Fields of Gold Trail Run will benefit HKRS Cedar Park's youth running programs. Your participation directly supports families who cannot afford program fees, essential equipment, program expansion, and community outreach.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

• Lakeview, Osprey, Equine, Legacy Loop: Run through expansive fields of native grasses at their autumn peak.
• Scenic Overlook Ridge: Panoramic views of the surrounding Hill Country in full fall splendor.
• Homestead finish: Timed finish to capture the golden hour light across the fields.

RACE EXPERIENCE

All participants receive a custom harvest-themed finisher's medal, race shirt featuring original autumn artwork, and access to the post-race celebration.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

• Custom finisher medal
• Race shirt
• Post-race harvest celebration
• Scenic course through peak autumn landscape

Event Management: The Fields of Gold Trail Run is managed and organized by Fit Foundation volunteers in aid of Healthy Kids Running Series Cedar Park youth programs.

Note: Due to the seasonal nature of fall foliage, this event is scheduled during peak color time. Trail conditions are weather-dependent, and routes may be adjusted to protect natural areas.

REGISTER TODAY!

Where every mile supports young runners and celebrates fall's most beautiful colors!

SECURE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS UNIQUE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY EXPERIENCE!

For more information and registration, visit Fields of Gold Trail Run.