The Lost Pines 5K • 10-Mile • Half Marathon • Full Marathon • 6HR • 12HR • 24HR • Ruck

Your New January Tradition Starts Here

• Kickoff: Kick off the new year on the trails.
• Event: The Lost Pines Endurance Challenge is a brand-new multi-distance trail event.
• Location: Set among the towering loblolly pines and shimmering lakeside views of Lake Bastrop.
• Inclusiveness: There’s a place for you at the start line, whether it's your first 5K or a full marathon.

The Course

North-South Trailway — Out & Back

The North-South Trailway connects Lake Bastrop's South Shore and North Shore parks, curving and climbing gently through dense pine forest, past scenic lake overlooks, and across a series of bridges that span the park's creeks and inlets. The trail surface is a mix of packed dirt, sand, and rock with gentle rolling elevation changes, technical enough to feel like real trail running, forgiving enough to keep you moving.

• Terrain: Packed dirt, sand, rock, pine needles. Rolling hills. Well-marked and well-maintained.
• Scenery: Towering loblolly pines, lake views, creek crossings, quiet forest.
• Temperature: Mornings in the 40s–50s°F. Afternoons 50s–60s°F.
• Headlamps: Required after dark.

Choose Your Challenge

• Saturday: 5K, Half Marathon & Marathon, 6-Hour Endurance, 12-Hour & 24-Hour start, 5K Ruck & Half Marathon Ruck.
• Sunday: 10-Mile Trail Run, 12-HR & 24-HR events continue, 24-Hour finishers celebrated, Awards ceremony.
• Ruck Division: 5K Ruck, Half Marathon Ruck.
• Community: This is a weekend to push your limits, support each other, and celebrate what your body can do.

The Weekend

Two days in the Lost Pines. Make a weekend out of it.

MLK Weekend means a long weekend for many, perfect for making a trip out of it. Lake Bastrop South Shore Park has cabins, RV hookups, and tent camping right in the park, so you can wake up steps from the start line.

• Saturday: Race Day One: 5K, Half Marathon & Marathon.
• Sunday: Race Day Two: 10-Mile Trail Run.
• Awards: 24-Hour finishers celebrated, Awards ceremony.
• Post-Race: Post-race hangout and celebration.

First 5K or Fiftieth Ultra? You Belong Here

The Lost Pines Endurance Challenge was built from the ground up to be the kind of race where everyone feels at home.

• Ruck Weight Rules: Men: 30 lbs minimum: Women: 20 lbs minimum.
• Weight Checks: Your ruck will be officially weighed and verified at check-in with random spot checks thereafter.
• Carrying Weight: The weight must be carried inside a standard rucksack/backpack worn on your back.
• Event Format: Timed events (6-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour) are perfect for runners who want to set their own pace.

Start Your Year on the Trail

MLK Weekend. Lake Bastrop South Shore. Pine trees, lake views, and the kind of challenge that reminds you what you’re capable of. We'll see you at the start line. 🌲