Austin Solstice Circuit: Marathon, 52M, 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K, Kids' K Fun Run

🌞 Austin Solstice Circuit Challenge

🏃‍♂️ The Fastest Summer Ultramarathon in Texas

July 12, 2025 | Pace Bend Park, Lake Travis

🌄 Scenic Hill Country Course

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Texas Hill Country as you run on smooth paved roads winding through majestic oak trees. With Lake Travis as your backdrop, this picturesque route combines natural beauty with the perfect running surface for speed and comfort.

Set your sights on a personal record and a chance to win part of the $1,500 prize pool at the Austin Solstice Circuit Challenge. This unique event features a perfectly engineered 1.55-mile paved figure-8 loop with an elevation gain of just 33ft at scenic Pace Bend Park on Lake Travis, designed for speed and performance even in July.

🏁 Race Distances

52.7 Mile Race

• Loops: 34
• Distance: 52.7 mi
• Start: 7:00 PM 07/12

Solo or teams of 2-6 runners

50K

• Loops: 20
• Distance: 31.0 mi
• Start: 7:00 PM 07/12

Marathon (USATF Certification code: TX25015LAB)

• Loops: 17
• Distance: 26.35 mi
• Start: 7:00 PM 07/12

25K

• Loops: 10
• Distance: 15.5 mi
• Start: 7:00 PM 07/12

10K

• Loops: 4
• Distance: 6.2 mi
• Start: 7:00 PM 07/12
  8:30 AM 07/13

5K

• Loops: 2
• Distance: 3.1 mi
• Start: 7:00 PM 07/12
  8:30 AM 07/13

🏆 Why Choose This Race?

• Fast, PR-Friendly USATF Certified Marathon Course: Unlike typical Texas summer ultras with brutal heat and technical trails, our smooth asphalt figure-8 loop with just 33ft elevation gain creates ideal conditions for record-setting performances.
• Evening Start Format: Race as the sun sets and July's magnificent Buck Moon rises over the limestone bluffs.
• Pacers Allowed: Personal pacers can join Marathon and 50K participants after 8 loops and 52.7 Mile runners after 17 loops.
• Cash Prizes: Compete for a share of the $1,300 prize pool with substantial cash awards for overall winners across all distances.

🗺️ Course Details

The distinctive figure-8 course winds through the breathtaking Hill Country landscape of Pace Bend Park, featuring limestone bluffs, majestic oak trees, and views of Lake Travis.

• Surface: 100% smooth, paved asphalt – ideal for consistent pacing
• Elevation: Only 33ft gain per loop – gentle, predictable terrain
• Loop Length: 1.55 miles in a figure-8 configuration
• Scenery: Limestone bluffs, oak-covered hills, and Lake Travis views
• Aid Station: Access every 1.55 miles at the start/finish hub
• Marking: Fully marked with reflective markers for nighttime visibility

🛠️ Amenities

• Aid Station: Fully stocked station at the start/finish hub
• Restrooms: Convenient toilet vault facilities
• Camping: First-come, first-served sites surrounding the course
• Parking: Multiple areas for easy access

🎖️ Finisher Awards

Custom challenge coins for all finishers.

Commemorate your achievement with a premium custom-designed medal featuring Lake Travis.

✨ Join Us for an Unforgettable Experience

Race from sunset to stars beneath the Buck Moon on the fastest summer ultra course in the Texas Hill Country.

📘 Ready to Prepare?

Check out our comprehensive training guide designed specifically for the Solstice Circuit Challenge.