About the Event

MANSFIELD DAM 5K

DAM STRONG

LABOR DAY WEEKEND • SEPTEMBER 5, 2026

Run the scenic shores below the historic Mansfield Dam at Lake Travis

Registration is Capped • Register Early!

EVENT DETAILS

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Date

September 5, 2026
Labor Day Weekend

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Race Start

9:00 AM
Check-in opens 7:30 AM

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Pre-Race Hike

7:45 AM
Optional Overlook hike!

RACE INFORMATION

Experience one of Austin's most scenic running routes in this exclusive 5K event

The Course

A scenic and challenging out-and-back 5K on Low Water Crossing Road. This route features gentle elevation, stunning Lake Travis views, and the impressive dam structure. The varied terrain offers both challenge and reward with beautiful vistas throughout. The race route stays on Low Water Crossing Road - explore the Overlook before or after!

Pre-Race Warm-Up Hike (7:30 AM)

Join us for an optional guided hike to Mansfield Dam Overlook! This easy 30-minute hike is perfect for warming up while enjoying panoramic views of Lake Travis and learning about the dam's history. Meet at the registration area at 7:45 AM sharp.

Why "Dam Strong"?

Kick off the fall racing season by building your dam strength at this event! This Labor Day weekend tradition celebrates the end of summer training and the beginning of your strongest racing season. Plus, we couldn't resist a good dam pun.

EVENT SCHEDULE

7:30 AM - Check-in opens / Race day registration

7:45 AM - Optional warm-up hike to Overlook departs

8:45 AM - Pre-race briefing at start line

9:00 AM - Race starts!

10:30 AM - Awards ceremony

Until 12:00 PM - Post-race celebration & park exploration

WHAT'S INCLUDED

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Race T-Shirt

Quality graphic t-shirt with exclusive Dam Strong design

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Finisher Medal

Custom Dam Strong finisher medal for all participants

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Chip Timing

Chip timing with live results

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Post-Race Party

Pizza, refreshments, and awards ceremony

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Aid Station

Water and sports drinks at start/finish area

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Park Access

All LCRA park fees included in registration

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

🥇 Overall Male & Female Winners
🏆 Age Group Awards - Top in each age group
🏅 All Finishers - Custom Dam Strong medal
📊 Live Results - Chip timing throughout

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Small Group Experience

Registration is capped to ensure a quality experience and comply with permit requirements. This creates an intimate, community-focused event.

Pending Permit

This event is pending final permit approval. In the unlikely event that the permit is not approved, all registered participants will receive a full refund or the option to defer to a future Mansfield Dam race.

Safety First

Runners share the road - stay right!

REGISTRATION

Early Bird Special: $50
Regular Registration: $65 after June 1st

Your registration includes:

✓ Race t-shirt & finisher medal
✓ Chip timing
✓ LCRA park entry fees
✓ Aid stations & post-race food
✓ Optional pre-race Overlook hike
✓ Insurance & all permits

Join us for an unforgettable Labor Day weekend morning

Run the Mansfield Dam, explore the scenic overlook, and celebrate with fellow runners in one of Austin's most spectacular settings.

Run strong. Run scenic. Run the dam.

Mansfield Dam 5K: Dam Strong is part of the Mansfield Dam Race Series
Three dam good races during the year!

Races Offered

5K

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

timer

09:00

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$50.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Austin.

thermostat Temperature

22.9° / 33.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

24.8° / 34.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 43m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

59.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:15

nightlight Sunset

19:34

About Austin

Learn more about the host city, Austin.

Austin is a city of about 965,000 people (2021) on the southeast edge of the Hill Country region of Texas, making it the fourth-largest city in the state and the 11th-largest in the country. It is the capital of Texas and a college town, and also a center of an alternative culture away from the major cities on the US coasts, though the city is rapidly gentrifying with its rising popularity. Austin's attitude is commonly emblazoned about town on T-shirts and bumper stickers that read: "Keep Austin Weird." Austin is also marketed as the Live Music Capital of the World due to the large number of venues.