The Lost Pines Endurance Fest

LOST PINES

ENDURANCE FEST

Lake Bastrop · Bastrop, Texas

5K • 10K • 10-MILE • HALF MARATHON • 25K • MARATHON • 50K • 50M • 100K • 100M • 8HR • RUCK

Your New January Tradition Starts Here

• Kick-off: Kick off the new year on the trails. The Lost Pines Endurance Fest is a brand-new multi-distance trail event set among the towering loblolly pines and shimmering lakeside views of Lake Bastrop.
• Events for Everyone: Whether you're chasing your first 5K finish, grinding through a full marathon, pushing into ultra territory on the 50K, testing your limits over eight hours of running, or loading up the ruck and grinding it out, there's a place for you at the start line.
• Course Description: The course follows the scenic North-South Trailway, an out-and-back route that winds through one of Central Texas's most beautiful and resilient landscapes, the famous Lost Pines.
• Terrain: Expect rolling terrain, packed-dirt singletrack, pine-needle-cushioned stretches, and glimpses of Lake Bastrop through the trees. It's runnable, it's gorgeous, and in January, the cool Central Texas air makes it just about perfect.

The Course

• Trail Name: North-South Trailway · Out & Back
• Course Features: 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.
• Trail Surface: 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.
• Preparation: Mornings in the 40s to 50s°F. Afternoons 50s to 60s°F. Headlamps required after dark.

Choose Your Challenge

• Saturday Events: 5K Trail running, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K Trail Ultra, 8-Hour Endurance, 5K Ruck, and Half Marathon Ruck.
• Sunday Events: 10K Trail Run, 10-Mile Trail Run, 25K Trail Run, 10K Ruck.
• Awards: Awards ceremony and post-race hangout on Sunday.
• Ruck Division: Includes 5K Ruck, 10K Ruck and Half Marathon Ruck options.

The Weekend

• Accommodation: 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.
• Local Charm: Bastrop's charming downtown is just minutes away for post-race food, drinks, and exploring.
• Saturday Activities: Race Day One includes 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K Trail Ultra, and 8-Hour Endurance.
• Sunday Activities: Race Day Two includes 10K Trail Run, 10-Mile Trail Run, 25K Trail Run, and 10K Ruck.

First 5K or Fiftieth Ultra? You Belong Here

• Inclusivity: The Lost Pines Endurance Fest was built from the ground up to be the kind of race where everyone feels at home.
• Community Event: The goal is to support both first-timers and seasoned ultra runners with cheers and community spirit.
• Ruck Weight Rules: Men: 30 lbs minimum, Women: 20 lbs minimum. This is the minimum baseline and you can carry more.
• Weight Verification: Your ruck will be officially weighed and verified at check-in, with spot checks during the event.

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!

For more information, visit the official race page: Lost Pines Endurance Fest.