About the Event

🌲 Inaugural Event · 2026

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

Trails

Miles of Trails

Terrain

Single-Track & Fire Roads

Ecosystems

4 Unique Biomes

Setting

Colorado River

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, One Epic Course

🌿

3.1 miles · Beginner Friendly

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10K

6.2 miles · Intermediate

Popular

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HALF MARATHON

13.1 miles · Intermediate

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MARATHON

26.2 miles · Advanced

⚠️ Early bird pricing ends April 1, 2026 — prices increase $10 after that date

Course Highlights

Lost Pines Forest
Run through towering loblolly pines and eastern red cedars

River Overlooks
Scenic views of the Colorado River from bluff-top trails

Rolling Elevation
Up to 469 ft of elevation gain on technical single-track

Aid Stations
Water, electrolytes, and snacks

Wildlife Corridor
4 ecosystems converge, home to 250+ bird species

Custom Finisher Medal
For all finishers

🎁 Race Swag

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T-Shirt
Moisture-wicking, gender-specific cut

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Finisher Medal
Custom Lost Pines design

📍 Race Details

Date	Saturday, September 5, 2026
Day	Labor Day Weekend
Start	7:00 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

22.8° / 34.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

24.8° / 34.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 49m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

60.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:14

nightlight Sunset

19:33

About Cedar Creek

Learn more about the host city, Cedar Creek.

Cedar Creek is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bastrop County, Texas, United States. It is located about 11 miles (18 km) west of the city of Bastrop. The community takes its name from Cedar Creek, a tributary of the Colorado River that is close to the area. Cedar Creek is home to McKinney Roughs Nature Park, which features natural landscapes and an archaeological site.