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

FIELDS OF GOLD TRAIL RUN

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

Event Details

• Date: 2026-10-24
• Location: 706 County Road 343A, Marble Falls, TX 78654
• Terrain: Rolling hills, meadow trails, and lakeside paths
• Benefits: HKRS Cedar Park Youth Running Programs

Race Options

• 12-Hour Endurance Challenge: Start Time: 9:00 AM, Winner determined by total miles covered, aid stations provided.
• 50-Miler, 50K, and Marathon: Experience diverse terrain through golden grasslands, wooded valleys, and scenic overlooks.
• Half Marathon: Perfect course for experiencing the best of fall foliage.
• 10K Trail Run: Scenic route showcasing the park's autumn vistas.

What Makes This Special

• Peak Fall Colors: Coincides with the autumn's most spectacular display.
• Fields of Gold: Run through meadows of native Texas grasses that shimmer in the sunlight.
• Harvest Celebration: Enjoy post-race festivities.
• Rio Colorado Ultra Slam: Finish counts toward the Rio Colorado 250, with awards for individual races.

A Run With Purpose

Supporting HKRS Cedar Park Youth Programs. Your participation helps provide registration assistance, essential equipment, program expansion, volunteer training, 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.
• Osprey and Odyssey Trail: Peaceful wooded sections with fall foliage reflected in clear water.
• Homestead finish: Timed finish to capture the golden hour light.

Race Experience

Participants receive a custom harvest-themed finisher's medal, race shirt, and access to the post-race celebration featuring seasonal favorites like apple cider and pumpkin cookie bites.

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

Registration

Reserve your spot for this golden autumn adventure, where every mile supports young runners and celebrates fall's beauty. Secure your spot for this unique Texas Hill Country experience at Registration Link.