Lake Travis New Year's Trail Challenge with Ruck options- 100K | 50K | 25K | Half-Marathon | 10K | 5K | Kids 1K Race Information
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<h1 style="font-size:2.8rem;margin:0 0 15px 0;text-shadow:2px 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5 )">NEW YEAR'S ULTRA CELEBRATION</h1>
<h2 style="font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:400;margin:0 0 30px 0;text-shadow:1px 1px 3px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5 )">Ring in the New Year on the Trails of Shaffer Bend Park</h2>
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<p style="font-size:1.2rem;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.5">Challenge yourself with crystal-clear Colorado River views and limestone bluff trails</p>
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<h2 style="color:#00487c;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:15px">A CELEBRATION OF RUNNING</h2>
<p style="line-height:1.6;margin:0">Ring in the new year with vigor and community spirit at this celebratory running event at Shaffer Bend Park! Challenge yourself with an ultramarathon or another race distance against the beautiful backdrop of the Colorado River. This event features six race options and caters to both seasoned ultrarunners and first-timers with generous cutoff times for all distances.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align:center;font-size:1.8rem;margin-bottom:25px;color:#333;border-bottom:3px solid #00487c;padding-bottom:10px;display:inline-block">100K & 50K ULTRAMARATHON</h2>
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<p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:20px">Join us for an exhilarating race day where you'll not only challenge your limits but also enjoy a dynamic and ever-changing course layout! The welcoming environment encourages participants of all paces and fitness levels to take on their next running challenge. Adventure awaits on these scenic sun-bleached limestone bluffs and verdant courses.</p>
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<ul style="margin:0;padding:0 0 0 20px;line-height:1.6"><li><strong>Distance:</strong> 62.2 and 31.1 miles (looped course design on trails and along the river)</li><li><strong>Cutoff Time:</strong> 24 hours</li><li><strong>Elevation:</strong> 512 ft gain / 531 ft loss per loop</li></ul>
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<p style="font-style:italic;margin-bottom:0">Need help planning your race strategy? Visit <a style="color:#00487c;text-decoration:underline" href="https://fitfoundation.org/new-year-trail-challenge" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">fitfoundation.org/new-year-trail-challenge</a> for our interactive pace calculator and find the perfect pace for your New Year's Day adventure!</p>
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<h3 style="color:#4682b4;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:20px">25K Race Details</h3>
<p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:20px">For those seeking a shorter yet challenging distance, kick off your new year with an epic trail ultrarunning experience that takes you through varied natural scenery!</p>
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<ul style="margin:0;padding:0 0 0 20px;line-height:1.6"><li><strong>Distance:</strong> 15.5 miles</li><li><strong>Cutoff Time:</strong> 12 hours</li><li><strong>Terrain:</strong> Varied natural scenery and trails</li><li><strong>Note:</strong> Running/hiking poles are recommended</li></ul>
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<p><span style="color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )">The looped course winds through picturesque areas, highlighting river views, and gentle inclines, suitable for both new and experienced runners.</span></p>
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<ul style="margin:0;padding:0 0 0 20px;line-height:1.6"><li><strong>Weight Requirements:</strong> 20 lbs minimum (under 150 lb participants) / 30 lbs minimum (over 150 lb participants)</li><li><strong>Verification:</strong> Weights checked at start and finish</li><li><strong>Cutoff Time:</strong> 12 hours</li><li><strong>Course:</strong> Same scenic 13.1M & 25K route</li></ul>
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<h2 style="text-align:center;font-size:1.8rem;margin-bottom:25px;color:#333;border-bottom:3px solid #5d576b;padding-bottom:10px;display:inline-block">TRAIL 5K &10K: RUN OR RUCK</h2>
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<h3 style="color:#5d576b;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:20px">Start Your Year on the Right Foot</h3>
<p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:15px">Kick off your New Year with an invigorating trail run through scenic natural terrain. This 5K adventure combines the energy of a fresh start with the serenity of nature, making it the perfect way to launch your New Year's fitness journey.</p>
<p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:15px">Begin your year immersed in nature as you wind through wooded trails, taking in breathtaking vistas. Our well-marked 5K course features natural terrain, offering both challenge and inspiration for runners and hikers of all levels.</p>
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<p style="margin:0;line-height:1.6"><strong>Option:</strong> Complete as a run or ruck (weighted backpack) - your choice!</p>
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<h2 style="font-size:2rem;margin:0 0 20px 0"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">RING IN THE NEW YEAR ON THE TRAILS</span></h2>
<p style="font-size:1.2rem;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto 30px auto;line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">Challenge yourself in the beauty of Shaffer Bend Park - choose your distance and start your year with an achievement!</span></p>
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