About This Race
LABOR DAY TRAIL CHALLENGE
Conquer the Lost Pines on single-track trails along the Colorado River
📅 September 5, 2026 | 📍 McKinney Roughs Nature Park, Bastrop TX | 🏃 5K · 10K · Half · Marathon
Trails Miles of Trails Terrain Single-Track & Fire Roads Ecosystems 4 Unique Biomes Setting Colorado RiverAbout the Race
Kick off your Labor Day weekend with an unforgettable trail running experience at McKinney Roughs Nature Park, a stunning 1,140-acre preserve just 13 miles east of Austin along the Colorado River. Choose from four distances that wind through the park's rolling box canyons, wildflower meadows, and towering loblolly pine forests.
This is Central Texas trail running at its finest. You'll traverse four distinct ecosystems. Post Oak Savannah, Blackland Prairie, East Texas Piney Woods, and a lush riparian corridor, all in a single race. Expect technical single-track, scenic river overlooks, and the kind of terrain that makes every mile an adventure.
Whether you're a seasoned ultra-distance trail runner taking on the full marathon, a veteran racer tackling the half, or a newcomer ready for your first 5K off-road, the Labor Day Trail Challenge has a distance for you. All finishers receive a custom medal.
🏁 Four Distances, One Epic Course
🌿 5K 3.1 miles · Beginner Friendly 🏔️ 10K 6.2 miles · Intermediate Popular🔥 HALF MARATHON 13.1 miles · Intermediate 🏆 MARATHON 26.2 miles · Advanced
Event details and schedule
Course Highlights
Lost Pines ForestRun through towering loblolly pines and eastern red cedars River Overlooks
Scenic views of the Colorado River from bluff-top trails Rolling Elevation
Up to 469 ft of elevation gain on technical single-track Aid Stations
Water, electrolytes, and snacks Wildlife Corridor
4 ecosystems converge, home to 250+ bird species Custom Finisher Medal
For all finishers
🎁 Race Swag
👕 T-ShirtMoisture-wicking, gender-specific cut 🏅 Finisher Medal
Custom Lost Pines design
📍 Race Details
Date Saturday, September 5, 2026 Day Labor Day Weekend Start 7:00 AM Location McKinney Roughs Nature Park Address 1884 State Hwy 71 West, Cedar Creek, TX 78612 Surface Dirt / Single-Track Trail Chip Timed Yes Stroller Friendly ❌ No (trail course)Getting There
Located on Hwy 71 just 13 miles east of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Look for the distinctive rock wall entrance with windmill on the south side of the highway. Free parking available in the main lot with additional overflow parking.
Address: 1884 State Hwy 71 West, Cedar Creek, TX 78612
Nearby Accommodations: Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa is adjacent to the park. Additional hotels available in Bastrop (8 miles east).
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