Lake Travis New Year's Trail Challenge with Ruck options- 50K | 25K | 1/2 Marathon | 24 Hour Race /Last Runner Standing | 5K Run/Walk | Kids 1K

🎉 LAKE TRAVIS NEW YEAR'S TRAIL CHALLENGE

Join us on 2026-01-01 at 16900 Cherry Ln, Lago Vista, TX for a unique way to ring in the New Year!

For more information and to register, visit: Lake Travis New Year's Trail Challenge

🏃‍♂️ RACE OPTIONS

• 50K Ultra: A challenging ultramarathon
• 25K Trail: A brisk adventure through nature
• Half Marathon: Perfect for both novice and experienced runners
• Last Runner Standing: 24-hour endurance challenge
• 5K Run/Walk: An ideal way to start your New Year's journey
• Kids 1K: Fun for the little ones!

🏞️ CHALLENGE YOURSELF

Experience crystal-clear views of the Colorado River and limestone bluff trails as you participate in this unparalleled running event.

🎖️ A CELEBRATION OF RUNNING

Celebrate the New Year with community spirit at Arkansas Bend Park! This event features six race options, accommodating both seasoned ultrarunners and first-time participants with generous cutoff times for all distances.

🏅 50K ULTRAMARATHON

• Distance: 31.1 miles (looped course design on trails and along the river)
• Cutoff Time: 10 hours
• Loop Distance: 7.183 miles
• Elevation: 512 ft gain / 531 ft loss per loop

For race strategy planning, visit fitfoundation.org/new-year-trail-challenge.

🚶‍♀️ 25K TRAIL RUN

• Distance: 15.5 miles
• Cutoff Time: 7 hours
• Terrain: Varied natural scenery and trails
• Note: Running/hiking poles are recommended

🏃‍♀️ HALF MARATHON OPTIONS

• Standard Half Marathon: 13.1 miles, looped course
• Cutoff Time: 5 hours
• Ruck Division: 20 lbs minimum for under 150 lb participants
• Course: Same scenic half-marathon route

⏱️ LAST RUNNER STANDING ULTRA

Compete in a unique ultra-running event that combines strategic pacing with endurance against the stunning backdrop of Lake Travis.

• Loop Distance: 4.2 miles
• Format: One loop per hour
• Duration: 24-hour endurance challenge
• Terrain: Gravel trails with lakeside views

🏆 24-HOUR ENDURANCE CHALLENGE

Set your own pace and distance goals while enjoying the same beautiful course along Lake Travis.

• Loop Distance: 4.2 miles
• Duration: Full 24-hour access to the course
• Support: Full aid station access throughout the event
• Tracking: Individual lap counting and total distance tracking

🚶‍♂️ TRAIL 5K: RUN OR RUCK

Kick off your New Year with an invigorating trail run through scenic natural terrain. Choose to complete it as a run or ruck (weighted backpack) - your choice!