Labor Day Trail Challenge 50-Mile • 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon & Ruck • 10K • 5K • 8-Hour Run/Walk (Solo) • 8-Hour Relay

Labor Day Trail Challenge

Event Options

• 5K: 3.1 Miles - Beginner Friendly
• 10K: 6.2 Miles - Intermediate
• Half Marathon & Ruck: 13.1 Miles - Intermediate
• Marathon: 26.2 Miles - Advanced
• 50K or 50 Miles: Ultra Distance
• 8-Hour Solo Run or Relay: Choose-Your-Own-Adventure

About the Race

• Location: Stunning 1,140-acre preserve just 13 miles east of Austin.
• Course: Wind through rolling box canyons, wildflower meadows, and forests.
• Ecosystems: Experience four distinct ecosystems while running.
• Return of the Bull: Second chapter of the Rodeo Trail Run Series.

Course Highlights

• Lost Pines Forest: Run through towering loblolly pines.
• River Overlooks: Scenic bluff-top views of the Colorado River.
• Rolling Elevation: Up to 469 ft of elevation gain.
• Aid Stations: Fully stocked with water, electrolytes, and snacks.

Race Swag & Awards

• Rodeo Series Buckle: Custom belt buckle for every half-marathon, marathon, and 50K finisher.
• Event T-Shirt: With rodeo series branding for all finishers.
• Finisher Medal: Custom Lost Pines design for all finishers.
• Awards: Cowboy hat or plaque for top male & female finisher in each distance.

Race Details

• Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
• Start Time: 7:00 AM
• Surface: Dirt / Single-Track Trail
• Chip Timed: Yes

Getting There

• Location: On Hwy 71 just 13 miles east of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
• Free Parking: Available in the main lot and additional overflow parking.
• Nearby Accommodations: Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa is adjacent to the park.
• Make a Weekend: Race Saturday, relax Sunday and Monday.

Rodeo Trail Run Series

The Labor Day Trail Challenge is the second event in the Rodeo Trail Run Series. Whether you're a series veteran or new to the rodeo, you’ll earn a signature series buckle and shirt at the finish line.