The road to your own record
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.
THE DREAM
The venue is Shafer Bend Recreation Area in Marble Falls, Texas.
The terrain combines gentle hills, grassland trails and lakeside paths.
The programme includes a 50K, full marathon, half marathon, 12-hour and one-hour events, plus 10K and 5K races.
Proceeds support the Cedar Park youth running programme (HKRS).
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.
Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.
Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.
From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.
No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.
Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.
We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.
YOUR ENTRY
Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.
Gold Marathon · until Oct 23, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially
Organizer's pageGold 1/2 Marathon · until Oct 23, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially
Organizer's pageGolden 50K · until Oct 23, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially
Organizer's pageGold 10K · until Oct 23, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially
Organizer's pageuntil Oct 23, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially
Organizer's pageuntil Oct 23, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially
Organizer's pageRACE WEEK
Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.
| Event | Start | Time limit |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Miler80.47km | 07:00 | — |
| Ultra50km | 09:00 | 12h |
| Marathon42.195km | 09:00 | — |
| Half21.0975km | 09:00 | — |
| 10K10km | 09:00 | — |
| 5K5km | 07:40 | — |
| Golden Hour 5K (Night)5km | 17:15 | — |
| Gold 12-Hour Endurance | 09:00 | 12h |
We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.
The race is divided into 8 divisions, including Golden 50K, Gold Marathon, Gold 1/2 Marathon, and Gold 12-Hour Endurance.
Start line is set at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area, Marble Falls, TX, and the start time is 9:00 a.m. local time.
Not yet confirmed in the official race guide
Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.
Fields of Gold in Marble Falls (5K to 50K, 12 hours); race-pack pickup information has not been published.
Race starts at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area, Marble Falls, TX — a rural riverside recreation area with no public transit access. Vehicles entering require a paid park entrance pass.
Rural Texas Hill Country venue near Marble Falls/Burnet; private car (own or rental) is effectively required.
Same venue as start (Shaffer Bend Recreation Area).
Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.
The race venue is Shaffer Bend Recreation Area in Marble Falls.
On-site registration is accepted until 7:59 AM on race day.
Late October coincides with when Texas Hill Country enters its fall foliage season.
Times are local to Marble Falls. Check the latest official information before the race.
STAY A LITTLE
From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.
Texas State Capitol Guided Tour · $41
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View on KlookRest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.
Texas State Capitol Guided Tour · $41
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View on KlookA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.
$113
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View on KlookThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.
$61
View on GetYourGuide$44
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View on KlookDowntown Historical Walking Tour · $31
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It takes place on Sat, October 24, 2026 in Marble Falls, TX, United States.
The main event costs $119.99.
Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K · Ultra.
The race starts at 09:00.
Shaffer Bend Recreation Area, Marble Falls, TX.
The race is divided into 8 divisions, including Golden 50K, Gold Marathon, Gold 1/2 Marathon, and Gold 12-Hour Endurance.
Start line is set at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area, Marble Falls, TX, and the start time is 9:00 a.m. local time.