Events
1/2 Marathon
Carpe Diem One-Hour Endurance
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://fitfoundation.org/.
Place
Cedar Creek, TX US 78612
Description
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
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Trails
Miles of Trails
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Terrain
Single-Track & Fire Roads
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Ecosystems
4 Unique Biomes
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Setting
Colorado River
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About 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, Carpe Diem Trail Challenge, One Epic Course
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5K
3.1 miles · Beginner Friendly
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10K
6.2 miles · Intermediate
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Popular
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HALF MARATHON
13.1 miles · Intermediate
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MARATHON
26.2 miles · Advanced
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⚠️ Early bird pricing ends April 1, 2026 — prices increase $10 after that date
Course Highlights
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🎁 Race Swag
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T-ShirtMoisture-wicking, gender-specific cut |
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Finisher MedalCustom Lost Pines design |
📍 Race Details
| Date | Saturday, September 5, 2026 |
| Day | Labor Day Weekend |
| Start | 7:00 AM (Carpe Diem Trail Challenge Runners start 6:30 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).
LABOR DAY TRAIL CHALLENGE 2026
McKinney Roughs Nature Park · Bastrop, TX · September 5, 2026
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