Autumn Harvest 50K • 20-Miler • 10-Miler • 5-Miler • Full • Half • 10K • 5K • Big Bastrop Backyard Ultra ( Last Runner & Last Rucker Standing) Race Information

<div style="font-family:&#39;-apple-system&#39; , &#39;blinkmacsystemfont&#39; , &#39;segoe ui&#39; , &#39;roboto&#39; , &#39;oxygen&#39; , &#39;ubuntu&#39; , sans-serif;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;color:#333"> <div style="background:linear-gradient( rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.7 ) , rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.7 ) );background-position:center;padding:60px 30px;text-align:center;color:white;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:30px"> <h1 style="font-size:2.8rem;margin:0 0 15px 0;text-shadow:2px 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5 )"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><strong>Autumn Harvest Trail Weekend</strong></span></h1> <p style="font-size:1.4rem;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto 10px auto;line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">Lake Bastrop, Texas • October 10-11, 2026</span></p> <p style="font-size:1.2rem;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto 20px auto;line-height:1.5;font-style:italic"><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">Experience the magic of autumn trail running</span></p> <div style="background-color:#e76f51;display:inline-block;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:50px;font-weight:bold;font-size:1rem;box-shadow:0 4px 8px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.2 )">THE BIG BASTROP BACKYARD ULTRA (LAST STANDING RUNNER/RUCKER)</div> <div style="background-color:#e76f51;display:inline-block;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:50px;font-weight:bold;font-size:1rem;box-shadow:0 4px 8px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.2 )">• 50K • MARATHON • HALF • 20-MILER • 10-MILER • 10K • 5-MILER • 5K</div> </div> <div style="text-align:center"> <div style="background-color:#ff5252;display:inline-block;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:50px;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.1rem;box-shadow:0 4px 8px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.2 )"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">BRONZE TICKET QUALIFIER</span></div> </div> </div> <div style="margin-bottom:30px;padding:0 20px"> <h2 style="color:#264653;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:15px"> </h2> <h2 style="color:#264653;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:15px"><span style="color:rgb( 37 , 246 , 242 )">An Enchanting Fall Adventure</span></h2> <p style="line-height:2;font-size:1.1rem">Join us for an unforgettable autumn trail weekend. Experience the beauty of fall running as seasonal colors transform the landscape and Lake Bastrop&#39;s calm waters create a stunning natural backdrop.</p> <p style="line-height:2;font-size:1.1rem">Whether you&#39;re chasing your first 50K, a marathon PR, or a fun family 5K, you&#39;ll journey along winding lakeside trails, under open skies, and through towering pines in one of Central Texas&#39; most picturesque settings. Crisp fall air, fast dirt trails, and the energy of fellow runners make this a truly unique endurance experience.</p> <p style="line-height:1.5;font-size:1.1rem">Two days. Eight distances. One unforgettable weekend.</p> <div class="rsug-carousel" style="max-width:100%;margin:20px auto"> <div class="rsug-carousel-inner"><img style="max-height:200px;width:auto" src="https://rsu-photos-v2-v2prod.s3.amazonaws.com/thumbs_v3/race_176229_280629_0bf4541c-49d3-4b3c-92f4-266073f496d1.jpg" alt="Race photo 1" /><img style="max-height:200px;width:auto" src="https://rsu-photos-v2-v2prod.s3.amazonaws.com/thumbs_v3/race_176229_280629_0bf023b6-cbf2-46d7-841e-062c6bf7242d.jpg" alt="Race photo 2" /><img style="max-height:200px;width:auto" src="https://rsu-photos-v2-v2prod.s3.amazonaws.com/thumbs_v3/race_176229_280629_0badc089-ce1e-45af-9022-804afe66088a.jpg" alt="Race photo 6" /><img style="max-height:200px;width:auto" src="https://rsu-photos-v2-v2prod.s3.amazonaws.com/thumbs_v3/race_176229_280629_0bc9d151-d9ea-4ecb-9180-5b5224644ba9.jpg" alt="Race photo 7" /><img style="max-height:200px;width:auto" src="https://rsu-photos-v2-v2prod.s3.amazonaws.com/thumbs_v3/race_176229_280629_0ba0b424-dc30-45f1-83ce-6bcc8d354700.jpg" alt="Race photo 8" /><img style="max-height:200px;width:auto" src="https://rsu-photos-v2-v2prod.s3.amazonaws.com/thumbs_v3/race_176229_280629_65608e50-51e6-4550-95ca-225ddbbcb3e8.jpg" alt="Race photo 9" /></div> </div> </div> <div style="margin-bottom:40px"> <h2 style="text-align:center;font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:10px;color:#264653"><span style="color:rgb( 37 , 246 , 242 )">Saturday, October 10</span></h2> <p style="text-align:center;font-size:1.2rem;color:#666;margin-bottom:25px;font-style:italic"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">The Ultra &amp; Distance Day</span></p> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );border-left:5px solid #264653;margin-bottom:15px"> <div style="padding:20px"> <h3 style="margin:0 0 10px 0;font-size:1.4rem;color:#264653"><strong>The Big Bastrop Backyard Ultra </strong></h3> <p><strong>You&#39;ll never know how far you&#39;ll go... until you show.</strong></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong><em><span style="font-size:14pt">The Official &#39;Last Standing&#39; Event of the Autumn Harvest Trail Weekend and part of the <a style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )" href="https://runsignup.com/Series/texasbackyardultra" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Texas Backyard Ultra Series</a></span></em></strong></span></p> </div> <p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Start:</strong> 7:00 AM  |  Cutoff: 32 hours   |  Distance: 4.17-mile loop, up to 24 loops (~100 miles) Format: Last Person Standing with cumulative time tiebreaker. Field Cap: 70 runners. One loop. One hour. Last runner standing wins. 32- 36 hours at Lake Bastrop. Are you in?</span></p> <p style="line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The 7:00 AM start means you&#39;ll run the Gideon Loop starting from the Basecamp, through one full day, one full night, and into a second morning. Sunset falls around 7:15 PM, approximately 12 hours and 2 loops into the race. Runners must have mandatory night gear ready before the 7:00 PM loop.</span></p> <p style="line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">If you&#39;re the last runner standing, you&#39;ll complete a victory lap to claim the win. If multiple runners survive to 3:00 PM Sunday, the lowest cumulative time wins, and yes, they still have to complete a victory lap.</span></p> <p style="line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Run until you can&#39;t. Then run one more.</span></p> <p style="line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Important Race Format Note:</strong> <em>The Big Bastrop Backyard Ultra begins promptly at 7:00 AM and features a baseline 32-hour time limit for all competitors. However, the race director maintains total operational flexibility to extend the race hour by hour based on real-time environmental and weather conditions.</em></span></p> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><em>The Texas Backyard Series Pass Options</em></span></strong></h4> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Want the ultimate circuit experience? Choose a Bundle during checkout to unlock exclusive contender privileges:</span></p> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Mailed Legacy Bib: Your permanent number for the entire season, shipped straight to your door. Zero race-day lines (Must be registered at least 3 weeks before the first race day for guaranteed delivery).</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Priority Crew Pit Setup: Premium space allocation closest to the starting corral at all venues.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Injury Deferral Insurance: Clean, hassle-free single-race transfers if your training block gets sidelined</span>.</li></ul> <p style="line-height:2"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">A backyard ultra is won at the rest chair, not the starting line. Click</span> <em><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/fitfoundation/p/week-1-welcome-to-the-loop?r=2rcg7v&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a></em> <span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">to subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, training plans, pacing strategy, and the mental playbook for the bell. Every Wednesday, straight to your inbox.</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0px;line-height:2;font-size:0.95rem;color:rgb( 102 , 102 , 102 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><em>Course: 1× Gideon Loop via Swift Trail . Aid stations every 2.1 miles, full support at start/finish.</em></span></p> <p style="margin:0px;line-height:2;font-size:0.95rem;color:rgb( 102 , 102 , 102 )"> </p> <h4 style="line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>The Loblolly Redemption</strong></span></h4> <h5 style="line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Mini Backyard Ultra</strong></span></h5> <p style="line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">When you fail to complete your loop on the Autumn Harvest Last Standing main course (Gideon Loop), your race isn&#39;t over. It&#39;s different. Walk to the basecamp, lace up, and start running the 5.1 km Loblolly Loop on the next hourly bell. Same format. Smaller loop. New field. Last person standing wins.</span></p> <p style="line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">You can&#39;t register for the Redemption. You can only be sent there. See below for more details. </span></p> </div> </div> <div style="border-left:4px solid #e8771a;background:#f8f8f8;padding:16px 20px;margin-bottom:12px"> <h3 style="font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:600;color:rgb( 232 , 119 , 26 );margin-bottom:8px;line-height:2"><span style="font-size:18pt">Last Rucker Standing</span></h3> <div style="font-size:0.95rem;color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 );margin-bottom:8px;line-height:2"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Start: 7:00 AM, October 10  |  Loop: 5.1 km (Loblolly Loop)  |  Max Duration: 32 hours</span></div> <div style="font-size:0.95rem;color:rgb( 68 , 68 , 68 );line-height:2"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">A backyard-format rucking event running on the same clock as the main Last Standing ultra. Complete the Loblolly Loop every hour on the bell with a weighted ruck on your back: 30 lbs for men, 20 lbs for women. Ruck 20 loops and you&#39;ve covered 100 kilometers. Last rucker still completing loops wins. Field capped at 20. See below for more details. </span></div> <div style="font-size:0.95rem;color:rgb( 68 , 68 , 68 );line-height:2"> </div> <div style="font-size:0.95rem;color:rgb( 68 , 68 , 68 );line-height:2"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Important Race Format Note: </strong><em>The Big Bastrop Backyard Ultra begins promptly at 7:00 AM and features a baseline 32-hour time limit for all competitors. However, the race director maintains total operational flexibility to extend the race hour by hour based on real-time environmental and weather conditions.</em></span></div> </div> <div style="margin-bottom:40px"> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );border-left:5px solid #e76f51;margin-bottom:15px"> <div style="padding:20px"> <h3 style="margin:0px 0px 10px;font-size:1.4rem;color:rgb( 231 , 111 , 81 );line-height:2"><strong>Autumn Harvest 50K</strong></h3> <p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Start:</strong> 8:00 AM  |  <strong>Cutoff:</strong> 10 hours</span></p> <p style="margin:0px;line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The premier event. Three full out-and-backs on the scenic North-South Trailway plus a Southshore finishing spur. Aid stations every 2.5 miles. Drop bag access at start/finish every 10 miles. For experienced trail runners and first-time ultra athletes with solid training bases</span>.</p> </div> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );border-left:5px solid #f4a261;margin-bottom:15px"> <div style="padding:20px"> <h3 style="margin:0px 0px 10px;font-size:1.4rem;color:rgb( 244 , 162 , 97 );line-height:2"><strong>Autumn Harvest 20-Miler</strong></h3> <p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Start:</strong> 8:00 AM  |  <strong>Distance:</strong> 20 miles  </span></p> <p style="margin:0px;line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Two full out-and-backs on the North-South Trailway. Perfect marathon long-run training or a serious trail challenge in its own right. Aid stations every 2.5 miles.</span></p> </div> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );border-left:5px solid #e9c46a;margin-bottom:15px"> <div style="padding:20px"> <h3 style="margin:0px 0px 10px;font-size:1.4rem;color:rgb( 184 , 149 , 63 );line-height:2"><strong>Autumn Harvest 10-Miler</strong></h3> <p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Start:</strong> 8:00 AM  |  <strong>Distance:</strong> 10 miles  </span></p> <p style="margin:0px;line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">One full out-and-back on the North-South Trailway, the signature trail experience in a single lap. The sweet spot distance between a 10K and a half marathon.</span></p> </div> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );border-left:5px solid #2a9d8f;margin-bottom:15px"> <div style="padding:20px"> <h3 style="margin:0px 0px 10px;font-size:1.4rem;color:rgb( 42 , 157 , 143 );line-height:2"><strong>Autumn Harvest 5-Miler</strong></h3> <p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Start:</strong> 8:15 AM  |  <strong>Distance:</strong> 5 miles  </span></p> <p style="margin:0px;line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The gateway to trail running. Out-and-back on the first 2.5 miles of the North-South Trailway. Challenging enough to feel like a real effort, welcoming enough for first-time trail runners.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div style="margin-bottom:40px"> <h2 style="text-align:center;font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:10px;color:#264653"><span style="color:rgb( 37 , 246 , 242 )">Sunday, October 11</span></h2> <p style="text-align:center;font-size:1.2rem;color:#666;margin-bottom:25px;font-style:italic"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">The Marathon &amp; Community Day</span></p> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );border-left:5px solid #264653;margin-bottom:15px"> <div style="padding:20px"> <h3 style="margin:0 0 10px 0;font-size:1.4rem;color:#264653"><strong>Autumn Harvest Marathon</strong></h3> <p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Start:</strong> 9:00 AM  |  Cutoff: 9 hours</span></p> <p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Central Texas trail marathon running at its finest. Start with two laps on the scenic North-South Trailway, then finish strong with two laps of Gideon Loop via Swift Trail. Experience Lake Bastrop&#39;s iconic lakeside trail alongside the quiet beauty of the forest.</span></p> <p style="margin:0px;line-height:2;font-size:0.95rem;color:rgb( 102 , 102 , 102 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><em>Course: 2× North-South full looped laps &#43; 2× Gideon Loop via Swift Trail . Aid stations every 2.5 miles, full support at start/finish.</em></span></p> </div> </div> <div style="background-color:rgb( 248 , 249 , 250 );border-radius:8px;box-shadow:rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 ) 0px 2px 4px;border-left:5px solid rgb( 42 , 157 , 143 );margin-bottom:15px;line-height:2"> <div style="padding:20px"> <h3 style="margin:0 0 10px 0;font-size:1.4rem;color:#2a9d8f"><strong>Autumn Harvest Half Marathon</strong></h3> <p style="margin:0 0 10px 0;line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Start:</strong> 9:00 AM  </span></p> <p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">A generous half-marathon-plus on Lake Bastrop&#39;s most scenic trails. Start with one full looped lap on the North-South Trailway, then head out to Gideon Loop via Swift Trail before returning to the finish. Two distinct trail experiences in one unforgettable journey.</span></p> <p style="margin:0;line-height:1.5;font-size:0.95rem;color:#666"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><em>Course: 1× North-South full loop &#43; Gideon Loop via Swift Trail</em></span></p> </div> </div> <div style="background-color:rgb( 248 , 249 , 250 );border-radius:8px;box-shadow:rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 ) 0px 2px 4px;border-left:5px solid rgb( 233 , 196 , 106 );margin-bottom:15px"> <div style="padding:20px"> <h3 style="margin:0 0 10px 0;font-size:1.4rem;color:#b8953f"><strong>Autumn Harvest 10K</strong></h3> <p style="margin:0 0 10px 0;line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Start:</strong> 9:15 AM  </span></p> <p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">A unique trail 10K showcasing scenic sections of Lake Bastrop&#39;s trail system. Start with the full Gideon Loop via Swift Trail, return to the start area, then head back out for the Loblolly Loop before a short finish to bring you home. More trail variety per mile than any other event in the weekend.</span></p> <p style="margin:0;line-height:1.5;font-size:0.95rem;color:#666"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><em>Course: Gideon Loop via Swift Trail &#43; Loblolly Loop via Swift Trail </em></span></p> </div> </div> <div style="background-color:rgb( 248 , 249 , 250 );border-radius:8px;box-shadow:rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 ) 0px 2px 4px;border-left:5px solid rgb( 231 , 111 , 81 );margin-bottom:15px;line-height:2"> <div style="padding:20px"> <h3 style="margin:0 0 10px 0;font-size:1.4rem;color:#e76f51"><strong>Autumn Harvest 5K</strong></h3> <p style="margin:0 0 10px 0;line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Start:</strong> 9:15 AM  </span></p> <p style="margin:0px;line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The perfect trail introduction. Short, out-and-back. Bring the kids, bring your running buddies, bring someone who&#39;s never run a race before.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div style="margin-bottom:40px"> <h2 style="text-align:center;font-size:1.8rem;margin-bottom:25px;color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 );border-bottom:3px solid rgb( 42 , 157 , 143 );padding-bottom:10px;display:inline-block;line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 37 , 246 , 242 )">The Course</span></h2> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );margin-bottom:20px"> <div style="padding:20px"> <h3 style="margin-top:0px;color:rgb( 38 , 70 , 83 );line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Scenic Trails</span></h3> <p style="line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">All events traverse the trails of Lake Bastrop, primarily the North-South Trailway that connects Lake Bastrop North Shore and South Shore Parks. The course features rolling terrain with moderate elevation changes and a dynamic mix of single-track and wider trail sections.</span></p> <p style="line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Towering loblolly pines, shade much of the course. Lakeside stretches provide stunning water views, while interior sections wind through peaceful forest. Vibrant autumn colors enhance the beauty of this unforgettable trail adventure.</span></p> <div style="text-align:center;margin:20px 0"><img style="max-width:50%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:15px" src="https://rsu-photos-v2-v2prod.s3.amazonaws.com/large_v3/race_176229_316203_ad5175d4-1045-458c-94bc-1b9151fcde55.jpg" alt="Autumn Harvest Trail Weekend" /> <img style="max-width:50%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:15px" src="https://rsu-photos-v2-v2prod.s3.amazonaws.com/large_v3/race_176229_316203_ad152838-4d80-4013-840a-dd1d9bb80dd8.jpg" alt="Autumn Harvest Trail Weekend" /> <img style="max-width:50%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:15px" src="https://rsu-photos-v2-v2prod.s3.amazonaws.com/large_v3/race_176229_316203_adc1627b-07a1-4668-a8b2-870d3321fbc9.jpg" alt="Autumn Harvest Trail Weekend" /> <img style="max-width:50%;height:auto;border-radius:8px" src="https://rsu-photos-v2-v2prod.s3.amazonaws.com/large_v3/race_176229_316203_ad500b0c-0ab5-4ca3-b18d-461522510fdb.jpg" alt="Autumn Harvest Trail Weekend" /></div> </div> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.05 )"> <h3 style="color:#264653;margin-top:0">Course Highlights</h3> <ul style="margin:0;padding:0 0 0 20px;line-height:1.8"><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Terrain:</strong> Rolling with moderate elevation changes</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Trail Type:</strong> Mix of single-track and wider trails</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Views:</strong> Lake Bastrop overlooks and Lost Pines </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Scenery:</strong> Fall foliage and autumn-transformed landscapes</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Aid Stations:</strong> Every 2.5 miles on long-distance events</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Safety:</strong> Well-marked with high-visibility trail markers</span></li></ul> </div> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;padding:30px;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:40px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.05 )"> <h2 style="text-align:center;font-size:1.8rem;margin-bottom:25px;color:#333"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Every Registration Includes</span></h2> <div> <div style="background:white;padding:15px;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Custom Finisher Medal</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Race Shirt</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Guaranteed if registered by Sep 15</span></div> <div style="background:white;padding:15px;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Chip Timing</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Fully Stocked Aid Stations</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Water, electrolytes, fuel, ice</span></div> <div style="background:white;padding:15px;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Medical Support</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Race Photography</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Free digital downloads</span></div> </div> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;padding:30px;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:40px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.05 )"> <h2 style="text-align:center;font-size:1.8rem;margin-bottom:25px;color:#333"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">What&#39;s Not Included</span></h2> <div> <div style="background:white;padding:15px;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>LCRA park camping (reserve separately through LCRA Parks) </strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Overnight lodging</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Crew fees (crews must purchase day-use park pass)</span></div> </div> </div> <div style="margin-bottom:40px;padding:0 20px"> <h2 style="text-align:center;font-size:1.8rem;margin-bottom:25px;color:#333;border-bottom:3px solid #e9c46a;padding-bottom:10px;display:inline-block"><span style="color:rgb( 37 , 246 , 242 )">Event Logistics</span></h2> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );margin-bottom:15px"> <h3 style="color:#264653;margin-top:0">Packet Pickup</h3> <p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:5px"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Friday Evening: </strong>6:00 PM - 6:45 PM</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:5px"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Saturday Morning:</strong> 6:00 AM - 6:45 AM</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:5px"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Sunday Morning:</strong> 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:0"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Location:</strong> Lake Bastrop South Shore Park Pavilion</span></p> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );margin-bottom:15px"> <h3 style="color:#264653;margin-top:0">Parking &amp; Directions</h3> <p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:10px"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Start/Finish Area:</strong> Lake Bastrop South Shore Park</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:10px"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Free parking available at the event venue. Arrive at least 45 minutes before your start time.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:0;font-style:italic"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Race Guide will be emailed one week before the event.</span></p> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );margin-bottom:15px"> <h3 style="color:#264653;margin-top:0">Weather &amp; Contingency</h3> <p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:10px"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">October in Bastrop typically brings pleasant temperatures (highs 80-85°F, lows 60s). Runners should prepare for a range of conditions.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:10px"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">In case of severe weather, the event may be:</span></p> <ul style="margin:0 0 10px 0;padding:0 0 0 20px;line-height:1.6"><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Moved to an earlier or later start time</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Postponed to the following weekend</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Modified to shortened course distances</span></li></ul> <p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:0;font-style:italic"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">A decision will be made 24 hours before the scheduled start and communicated via email and social media.</span></p> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 )"> <h3 style="color:#264653;margin-top:0">Refund &amp; Transfer Policy</h3> <ul style="line-height:1.8;margin:0;padding-left:20px"><li style="font-weight:bold;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>No refunds; transfers at race director&#39;s discretion</strong></span></li><li style="font-weight:bold;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Weather Cancellation: Runners receive credit toward any race of the same distance on our event calendar.</strong></span></li></ul> </div> </div> <div style="background:linear-gradient( 45deg , #264653 , #2a9d8f );padding:40px 20px;text-align:center;border-radius:8px;color:white;margin-bottom:40px"> <h2 style="font-size:2rem;margin:0 0 20px 0"><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">Experience the Magic of Autumn Trail Running</span></h2> <p style="font-size:1.2rem;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto 30px auto;line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">Join us for this enchanting fall weekend on the trails of Lake Bastrop. Eight distances. Two days. One unforgettable experience.</span></p> <div style="background-color:#e76f51;display:inline-block;padding:15px 40px;border-radius:50px;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.3rem;box-shadow:0 4px 8px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.2 )">REGISTER NOW</div> </div> <div style="text-align:center;padding:20px;margin-bottom:20px;color:#666;font-style:italic"> <p>Organized in partnership with Healthy Kids Running Series Cedar Park.<br />Proceeds support HKRS Cedar Park youth running programs.</p> </div>