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Inks Lake Trail Run/Ruck

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 17, 202650km · 42.195km · 21.1km +2 more events

Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0

Race date in 6 days: Oct 17, 2026 Sat
City · Distance: Burnet · 50km · 42.195km · 21.1km +2 more events
Entry fee: $115Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenSat, March 21, 2026 ~ Sat, October 17, 2026See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 11, 2026

About the race How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

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

It is held at Inks Lake in Burnet, Texas.

The events are 5k, 10k, 13.1 mile, 26.2 mile, and 50k, plus a youth trail run, and walking and ruck participation are also allowed.

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.

Stories from runners who've been there.

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.

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 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.

Marathon

Entry cost $115

Inks Lake Trail Run 26.2mi · until Oct 18, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $90

Inks Lake Trail Run 13.1mi · until Oct 18, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Ultra

Entry cost $135

Inks Lake Trail Run 50km · until Oct 18, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Inks Lake Trail Run 13.1mi RUCK

Entry cost $90

until Oct 18, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

About Inks Lake Trail Run 1-Mile Youth Trail Run (12 & under) · 10K

Inks Lake Trail Run 1-Mile Youth Trail Run (12 & under)

Entry cost $10

until Oct 17, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $70

Inks Lake Trail Run 10km · until Oct 18, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 50km

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

From the 2025 edition

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00

Event	Start
Ultra50km	07:00
Marathon42.195km	07:30
Half21.0975km	07:30
10K10km	08:00
5K5km	08:00
Inks Lake Trail Run 13.1mi RUCK21.0975km	07:30

START

3630 Park Road 4 West, Burnet, TX

Start · Google Maps

The events are divided into 6 categories, including Inks Lake Trail Run 50km,

Inks Lake Trail Run 26.2mi, Inks Lake Trail Run 13.1mi, and Inks Lake Trail Run 13.1mi RUCK.

The start takes place at 3630 Park Road 4 West, Burnet, TX at 7:00 AM local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 20°C (68°F): Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth
Aid stations: Cookies · PB&J sandwiches · fruit · pickles · cola · Tailwind and more

Participant benefits

Pacers

Aid stations

Finisher medal

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

Pick up your bib at the expo

Friday 18:00-20:00, Saturday 06:00-10:00, Inks Lake State Park (3630 Park Road 4 West, Burnet, TX)

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startStart/finish at Inks Lake State Park race-hub parking lot, Burnet, TX.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Start/finish at Inks Lake State Park race-hub parking lot, Burnet, TX. Parking limited — arrive early.

RVs/motorhomes not permitted in the race-hub lot. Texas Hill Country state park ~1 hour from Austin, no public transit — private car only.

The parking area is small, so arriving early is recommended. Motorhomes and trailers cannot enter the event hub car park.

Getting to the finish

Finish is at the same race-hub location as the start.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

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.

Packet pickup takes place the Friday before the race from 6 to 8 PM, and on race day, Saturday, from 6 to 10 AM.

The venue is inside Inks Lake State Park in Burnet, Texas, and alongside a range of distances from 5K to 10K,

half marathon, full marathon, and 50K, there are also youth and ruck (weighted backpack) categories.

Times are local to Burnet. 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.

Lakefront Home with WiFi, Entertainment, Dock & Lake Views - Dogs OK

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Arva's Retreat

Accommodation · 4.2km

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Palm Paradise on Lake LBJ with Concierge Services

Accommodation · 3.7km

View on Booking.com

Opulent Waterfront Home with Dock, Firepit & Stunning River View

Accommodation · 4.5km

View on Booking.com

Waterside 508 and Concierge Services

Accommodation · 4.8km

View on Booking.com

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Closest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

Austin Private Half-Day Tour (Live Music Capital)

$72

View on Klook

Austin Capitol & Lady Bird Lake Private Half-Day Tour

$72

View on Klook

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

Checklist Local eSIM · Trip.com Flight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelp Pace calculator

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RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Burnet runners' room

FAQ

When does Inks Lake Trail Run/Ruck 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 17, 2026 in Burnet, TX, United States.

How much is the Inks Lake Trail Run/Ruck 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $115.

What distances does Inks Lake Trail Run/Ruck 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K · Ultra. (From the 2025 edition)

What time does Inks Lake Trail Run/Ruck 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00. (From the 2025 edition)

Where does Inks Lake Trail Run/Ruck 2026 start?

3630 Park Road 4 West, Burnet, TX. (From the 2025 edition)

When does registration for Inks Lake Trail Run/Ruck 2026 open?

Registration runs from Sat, March 21, 2026 to Sat, October 17, 2026.

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Inks Lake Trail Run/Ruck

About Inks Lake Trail Run/Ruck — what makes it special

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

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run