Autumn Harvest 50K • 20-Miler • 10-Miler • Full • Half • 10K • 5K • Last Runner Standing • Last Rucker Standing

Autumn Harvest Trail Weekend

Lake Bastrop, Texas • October 9-10, 2027

Experience the magic of autumn trail running

Start: 7:00 AM, October 9  |  Format: Escalating-distance last one standing. A new loop starts every hour, on the hour. Finish before the next bell or you're out. Every eight hours, the loop gets longer.

Hours Loop Pace Needed On the Clock Total Miles 1 to 8 3.17 mi 18:56 /mi 7 AM to 3 PM, Sat 25.36 9 to 16 4.17 mi 14:23 /mi 3 PM to 11 PM, Sat 58.72 17 to 24 5.17 mi 11:36 /mi 11 PM Sat to 7 AM Sun 100.08 25 onward 5.17 mi 11:36 /mi 7 AM Sun onward +5.17 per hour

The first block is a steady trail hike. By the night shift, every loop is a race against the clock. Pace Needed is the pace to finish a loop in exactly 60 minutes; most runners will want a few minutes in hand to refuel before the next bell.

The Rules:

• The bell: You must be in the start corral when the bell rings each hour.
• Finish inside the hour: A loop finished after the next bell does not count.
• Last One Standing: The winner is the final runner to complete a loop no one else completes. If the last runners all fail the same loop, there is no outright winner.
• Assist: The runner who outlasts everyone but the winner earns the Assist.
• Night gear: A headlamp and backup light are required from the 3:00 PM loop (Hour 9) onward.
• Crew: Crew support in the start/finish area only. No pacers.

Run until you can't. Then run one more.

Important Race Format Note: The Last One Standing Gauntlet starts promptly at 7:00 AM. The race director may pause or end the race at any time for runner safety.

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Start: 7:00 AM, October 9  |  Loop: 5.1 km (Loblolly Loop) 

A backyard-format rucking event running on the same clock as the Last One Standing Gauntlet. Complete the Loblolly Loop every hour on the bell with a weighted ruck on your back: 30 lbs for men, 20 lbs for women. Ruck 20 loops and you've covered 100 kilometers. Last rucker still completing loops wins. Field capped at 20. 

 

Important Race Format Note: Last Rucker Standing begins promptly at 7:00 AM and features a baseline 32-48 hour time limit for all competitors. However, the race director maintains total operational flexibility to extend the race hour by hour based on real-time environmental and weather conditions.

Course Highlights

• Terrain: Rolling with moderate elevation changes
• Trail Type: Mix of single-track and wider trails
• Views: Lake Bastrop overlooks and Lost Pines 
• Scenery: Fall foliage and autumn-transformed landscapes
• Aid Stations: Every 2.5 miles on long-distance events
• Safety: Well-marked with high-visibility trail markers

Packet Pickup

Friday Evening: 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Saturday Morning: 6:00 AM - 6:45 AM

Sunday Morning: 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Location: Lake Bastrop South Shore Park Pavilion

 

Spectator Information – Autumn Harvest Marathon

We’re excited to welcome your friends and family to cheer you on at the Autumn Harvest Run!

Please note: Lake Bastrop North Shore and South Shore Parks require a park entry fee for all non-registered spectators and support crews.

Park Entry Fee
Required for all spectators entering Lake Bastrop parks. Passes can be purchased online in advance through our race store.
➡ Click here to purchase a Spectator Park Entry Pass

We encourage spectators to plan ahead to help ensure smooth entry on race day.

Thank you for helping us create a great race experience for everyone!

Parking & Directions

Start/Finish Area: Lake Bastrop South Shore Park

Free parking available at the event venue for registered runners. Arrive at least 45 minutes before your start time.

Race Guide will be emailed one week before the event.

Weather & Contingency

October in Bastrop typically brings pleasant temperatures (highs 80-85°F, lows 60s). Runners should prepare for a range of conditions.

In case of severe weather, the event may be:

• Moved to an earlier or later start time
• Postponed to the following weekend
• Modified to shortened course distances

A decision will be made 24 hours before the scheduled start and communicated via email and social media.

Refund & Transfer Policy

• No refunds; transfers at race director's discretion
• Weather Cancellation: Runners receive credit toward any race of the same distance on our event calendar.

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