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Fields of Gold 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 12 Hour • 1 Hour • 10K • 5K race photo

Fields of Gold 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 12 Hour • 1 Hour • 10K • 5K

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 24, 202680.47km · 50km · 42.195km +3 more events
Race date in 5 days
Oct 24, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Marble Falls · 80.47km · 50km · 42.195km +3 more events
Entry fee
$119.99Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Thu, October 22, 2026See how to enter ↗
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Fields of Gold 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 12 Hour • 1 Hour • 10K • 5K — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

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).

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Fields of Gold 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 12 Hour • 1 Hour • 10K • 5K runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

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See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Fields of Gold 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 12 Hour • 1 Hour • 10K • 5K — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

About Golden Hour 5K (Morning) · Golden Hour 5K (Night)
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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Fields of Gold 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 12 Hour • 1 Hour • 10K • 5K course map and elevation

Your 80.47km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
EventStartTime limit
50 Miler80.47km07:00—
Ultra50km09:0012h
Marathon42.195km09:00—
Half21.0975km09:00—
10K10km09:00—
5K5km07:40—
Golden Hour 5K (Night)5km17:15—
Gold 12-Hour Endurance09:0012h
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Shaffer Bend Recreation Area, Marble Falls, TX

Start · Google Maps

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.

Typical race-season temperature: around 20°C (69°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Fields of Gold 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 12 Hour • 1 Hour • 10K • 5K race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Bib pickup

Fields of Gold in Marble Falls (5K to 50K, 12 hours); race-pack pickup information has not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startRace starts at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area, Marble Falls, TX — a rural riverside recreation area with no…

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

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.

Getting to the finish

Same venue as start (Shaffer Bend Recreation Area).

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

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.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Austin Red River Cultural District Half-Day Food Tour

$113

View on Klook

Austin|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

$83

View on Klook

San Antonio|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from San Antonio International Airport

$97

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Austin|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

$83

View on Klook

San Antonio|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from San Antonio International Airport

$97

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2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix Multi-Day Pass in Austin

$640

View on Klook

Austin Taco & Iconic Landmarks Half-Day Small-Group Walking Tour

$93

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San Antonio Top 3 Attractions Half-Day Small-Group Walking Tour

$134

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Where runners eat in Marble Falls

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Austin Red River Cultural District Half-Day Food Tour

$113

View on Klook

What to see in Marble Falls after the race

Seeing Marble Falls with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Texas Austin Night View Tour (Sunset Cruise & Bat-Watching Experience Included)

$93

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Austin Private Half-Day Tour (Live Music Capital)

$72

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Austin Capitol & Lady Bird Lake Private Half-Day Tour

$72

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Total cost and budget for Fields of Gold 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 12 Hour • 1 Hour • 10K • 5K

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Fields of Gold 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 12 Hour • 1 Hour • 10K • 5K

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Marble Falls runners' room
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Frequently asked questions about Fields of Gold 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 12 Hour • 1 Hour • 10K • 5K

FAQ
When does Fields of Gold 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 12 Hour • 1 Hour • 10K • 5K 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 24, 2026 in Marble Falls, TX, United States.

How much is the Fields of Gold 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 12 Hour • 1 Hour • 10K • 5K 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $119.99.

What distances does Fields of Gold 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 12 Hour • 1 Hour • 10K • 5K 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K · Ultra.

What time does Fields of Gold 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 12 Hour • 1 Hour • 10K • 5K 2026 start?

The race starts at 09:00.

Where does Fields of Gold 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 12 Hour • 1 Hour • 10K • 5K 2026 start?

Shaffer Bend Recreation Area, Marble Falls, TX.

What is the Fields of Gold 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 12 Hour • 1 Hour • 10K • 5K 2026 course like?

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.

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