Park pass is included for Registered Participants, and is waived for Volunteers and children under 12.

Park pass purchase through TROT is required by crew, family, support, and spectators (anyone associated with the event not mentioned above). Guest park passes will be available on the TROT store in the final month leading up to the race or during registration as an add-on.

One pass per person. Camping NOT included. Includes park access, parking, free race shuttle, trail access, and facilities. The pass is valid Friday through Sunday.

The park is open to the public over the weekend, and gates will be staffed by the state park during normal business hours, at which time annual state park passes will be accepted for general park guests only. Park gates will remain open Friday through Sunday, unmanned during off-hours. Proceed to packet pickup to pick up your park pass bracelet. 

Show the digital receipt to pick up wristbands from the packet pickup. You will be able to enter the park to pick up your passes from TROT.

Annual Park Passes are not accepted during special events for event attendees. 

Dogs are not allowed to accompany a participant on the course or be at any of our event areas (start/finish, aid stations, check-in, etc.). We love dogs just like most of you, but it is a confusing environment and energy for them. We have seen the best of dogs act abnormally. Not everyone is comfortable with dogs.

At most of our events, the trails remain open to the public, which includes spectators, and they must follow the park/venue guidelines for pets on and around the course.

Service Animal Policy:

Individuals with service animals have the right to full and equal access to public places and transportation, provided the animal is under the handler's control. We may ask if the animal is required for a disability, and what work or task it is trained to perform.

Reasons for exclusion for a service animal: a service animal may be excluded if it is: 

• Out of control and the handler doesn't take effective action.
• Not housebroken.
• Poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

Note: A fear of animals or allergies is not a valid reason to deny access to a service animal

Handler responsibilities for the service animal:

• The handler is responsible for the care and supervision of the service animal at all times.
• The animal must be under control, usually with a harness, leash, or other tether.
• The handler is liable for any damage the animal causes. 

The course closes at 3 PM each day; all participants must be checked out by that time.

Note that the Race Director will assess each runner's progress and has the ultimate decision, along with the Medical Director and Park Staff, throughout the event for runners to continue additional loops or not for their own safety, venue permit timing, and courtesy to our staff and volunteers.

Yes, but we recommend only one side or the open ear style. Volume should remain at a level where you can still hear your surroundings.

Yes, please have their QR code saved to your device. 

If you are picking up multiple bibs, we recommend being prepared to write on the back of the bib to ensure each participant gets their individually assigned bib. Once a bib is assigned at packet pickup, you can look up the bib number on your RunSignup registration and download your digital bib to share on social media.

If you do not plan on starting the race, please do not pick up a bib number.

For large group pickups, please utilize our early packet pickup options and try to find less busy times to be respectful of others' time.

In addition to the permanent park facilities with showers and washrooms, we will have porta-potties at the start/finish and aid station.

Yes, we typically have a taco truck at the start/finish.

Before the event, you can update your swag selection via your RunSignup account based on inventory.

There are no size changes during packet pickup. Once all races have begun, we can exchange unworn shirts for a different size based on availability.

Extra shirts and merchandise will be available for sale at the packet pickup merch area. You will check out online via the TROT store with free/no-shipping for the items you select while at the event.

Free race photos will be available by Friday, after the race weekend, on both the RunSignup Wildflower event page and the Trail Racing Over Texas Facebook page.

During the event, you will find our live photos posted to the TROT Instagram page. 

Please also tag us in your social media so we can share @TrailRacingOverTexas #WildflowerTrailRun #TROT

Live chip timing splits will be available for each runner when they pass over the timing mats at the start/finish and on-course split points, available on the RunSignup Wildflower Results Pace or try asking our Armadillo Information (AI) Chat assistant!

Camping in the park can be reserved through Texas State Parks: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/reservations/

We have a few spots saved for our volunteers. There is no overnighting without a reservation. We recommend local Bastrop hotels and Airbnb's for a great weekend getaway.

Please log in to your RunSignup account to view the available registration edit options, which include changing to a different distance (Event Transfer), deferrals (issued via TROT voucher credits), transfers to other TROT events (Race Transfer), or transfer to a new participant as a sale or gift (Bib Transfer). You can also update your swag/shirt selection, edit question responses, or manage add-ons. There are no refunds.

By deferring your entry, you will receive a creditable percentage of your original registration amount, based on proximity to the race date (which is calculated based on our upfront event costs), minus a processing fee, as a voucher to a future TROT event hosted on RunSignup, valid for two years. The credit will be accessible via your RunSignup account profile. You do not have to choose an existing event at the time of deferral. By deferring your entry, you agree to all Trail Racing Over Texas' Terms and Conditions (available on the TROT website).

Friday is the only day you may drive directly to the start/finish area for packet pickup.

Saturday and Sunday event parking for all participants and spectators is at Mayfest Park, across the street from the State Park entrance. School bus shuttles will rotate between the parking lot and the start/finish throughout the day.

Please park in an orderly and considerate fashion inside the large center field. Drivers will be responsible for any damage to the property, excessive wear to the grass, or other vehicles. Do not leave valuables. 

Trail Racing Over Texas (TROT) welcomes the creation of photo and video content that highlights our community, athletes, and events in a positive light. To protect our participants, staff, sponsors, and brand, all non-personal photography and videography must be pre-approved by TROT. This policy applies to any individual or organization planning to capture content for influencer, ambassador, sponsored, commercial, or professional use at any TROT event. Drone use, even for personal use, requires pre-approval and, in most cases, is not allowed. Please take a look at our website for more information and the application.

Please tag @trailracingovertexas and use #TROT in your social media posts so we can share!

Yes, please keep the tips down or poles folded around our busy areas, such as the start/finish and aid stations.

Runners must carry a form of hydration device (cup, flask, bottle, bladder, etc.), their race bib properly placed on their front outermost layer, and a light device if running at night. Depending on conditions, the event may add mandatory gear requirements, such as a warm and/or waterproof layer. Remember this is a trail race with 2-6 mile stretches between aid stations; runners should be self-sufficient with fueling, hydration, adverse weather, and emergencies while on course.

If you have still not picked up your packet before race day, we recommend arriving at the park at least 90 minutes before your event start time to leave time for parking, shuttle, packet pickup, and pre-race preparation. Otherwise, one hour should be enough time.

Please log in to your RunSignup account to view the available registration edit options, which include changing to a different distance (Event Transfer), deferrals (issued via TROT voucher credits), transfers to other TROT events (Race Transfer), or transfer to a new participant as a sale or gift (Bib Transfer). There are no refunds.

By deferring your entry, you will receive a creditable percentage of your original registration amount, based on proximity to the race date (which is calculated based on our upfront event costs), minus a processing fee, as a voucher to a future TROT event hosted on RunSignup, valid for two years. The credit will be accessible via your RunSignup account profile. You do not have to choose an existing event at the time of deferral. By deferring your entry, you agree to all Trail Racing Over Texas' Terms and Conditions (available on the TROT website).

We are still finalizing the course for the 2026 event with a new start/finish area. Please refer to the TROT website for the very similar 2025 course loops. The course will be well-marked, especially at intersections. Once courses are finalized, we will update the website and provide maps and GPX downloads.