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Pandora's Box of Rox

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USApr 24, 202752.4M · 42.195km · 21.1km
Race date in 191 days
Apr 24, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Burnet · 52.4M · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$110Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, April 24, 2027See how to enter ↗
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Pandora's Box of Rox — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Held on Saturday, April 24, 2027.

Hosted by Tejas Trails.

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.

Pandora's Box of Rox 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.

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.

Pandora's Box of Rox Trailer (2018)

Chris Tejas Trails

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Pandora's Box of Rox — 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.

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Pandora's Box of Rox course map and elevation

Your 52.4M

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
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Deadline to start the final lap: 18:00 · course ends at 22:00

not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Reveille Peak Ranch

105 Co Rd 114, Burnet, TX

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Events include Pandora's Box of Rox - 52.4 Miles, Pandora's Box of Rox - 26.2 Miles,

Pandora's Box of Rox - 13.1 Miles, Pandora's Box of Rox - 8 Miles, and Pandora's Box of Rox - 4 Miles.

The start is at Reveille Peak Ranch - 105 Co Rd 114, Burnet, TX at 7:30 a.m. local time.

Organizer
Tejas Trails
Typical race-season temperature: around 20°C (67°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Pandora's Box of Rox 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 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Friday 16:30-19:00, Saturday 05:00-10:00

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNone — no train/subway/bus service to venue

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None — no train/subway/bus service to venue

Start/finish is at Reveille Peak Ranch near Burnet, TX. Rural ranch venue with no public transit access; runners must drive.

Race date confirmed as Saturday 24 April 2027 per official Tejas Trails and third-party listings.

Getting to the finish

None — no train/subway/bus service to venue

Same rural ranch location as the start; no transit access.

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.

Hosted by Tejas Trails at Reveille Peak Ranch, the race has six categories with staggered starts,

from 52.4 miles (double-marathon distance) to 26.2 miles, 13.1 miles, 8 miles, 4 miles and a kids' 1 mile.

Start times are 6 a.m. for the 52.4 miles, 7 a.m. for the 26.2, 7:30 a.m. for the 13.1, 8 a.m. for the 8 miles, 8:15 a.m. for the 4 miles and 10:30 a.m. for the kids' race.

The final time limit is 6 p.m. (to start the last lap), and course itself closes at 10 p.m.

Packet Pickup is available twice: 4:30–7 p.m. on Friday, the day before the race, and 5–10 a.m. on race-day Saturday.

This is a cupless race with no disposable cups, so bring your own cup or bottle;

collapsible cups are also sold on site for $7.

Running with pacer requires separate online registration.

Aid stations are at four locations—Lake, which doubles as the start/finish, plus Jack, Road and Gate—and stock water, Tailwind, ice and snacks.

Note that the parking area at Reveille Peak Ranch is compacted dirt and decomposed granite.

Camping costs $25 for runners and $40 for non-runners for the first night ($7.50 and $20 for ages 6–11), cash or check only.

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.

Austin Red River Cultural District Half-Day Food Tour

$112

View on Klook

Serene Burnet Getaway w/ Buchanan Lake Views!

Accommodation · 3.7km

10.0/10(7)
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Austin|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

$82

View on Klook

Hotels near the Pandora's Box of Rox start line in Burnet

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Serene Burnet Getaway w/ Buchanan Lake Views!

Accommodation · 3.7km

10.0/10(7)
View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

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

$82

View on Klook

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

$637

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

$92

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Burnet

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

$112

View on Klook

What to see in Burnet after the race

Seeing Burnet 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)

$92

View on Klook

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

Total cost and budget for Pandora's Box of Rox

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Pandora's Box of Rox

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Burnet runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Pandora's Box of Rox

FAQ
When does Pandora's Box of Rox 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, April 24, 2027 in Burnet, TX, United States.

How much is the Pandora's Box of Rox 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $110.

What is the time limit for Pandora's Box of Rox 2027?

Deadline to start the final lap: 18:00 · course ends at 22:00.

What distances does Pandora's Box of Rox 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · Ultra.

What time does Pandora's Box of Rox 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:30.

Where does Pandora's Box of Rox 2027 start?

Reveille Peak Ranch.

What is the Pandora's Box of Rox 2027 course like?

Events include Pandora's Box of Rox - 52.4 Miles, Pandora's Box of Rox - 26.2 Miles,

Pandora's Box of Rox - 13.1 Miles, Pandora's Box of Rox - 8 Miles, and Pandora's Box of Rox - 4 Miles.

The start is at Reveille Peak Ranch - 105 Co Rd 114, Burnet, TX at 7:30 a.m. local time.

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