Mansfield Dam 5K: Dam Strong Race Information

<div style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;color:#333;line-height:1.6"> <div style="background:linear-gradient( rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5 ) , rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5 ) ) ,;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 )">MANSFIELD DAM 5K</h1> <h2 style="font-size:2.2rem;margin:0 0 15px 0;text-shadow:2px 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5 );color:#4caf50">DAM STRONG</h2> <div style="background-color:#2196f3;display:inline-block;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:50px;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.3rem;box-shadow:0 4px 8px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.2 );margin-bottom:20px">LABOR DAY WEEKEND • SEPTEMBER 5, 2026</div> <p style="font-size:1.4rem;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto 15px;line-height:1.5;font-style:italic">Run the scenic shores below the historic Mansfield Dam at Lake Travis</p> <img style="width:100%;max-width:800px;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:8px;margin:0 auto" src="https://rsu-photos-v2-v2prod.s3.amazonaws.com/large_v3/race_185789_275860_8f228b5e-fb65-494a-a040-5e5337ed8fcb.jpg" alt="Mansfield Dam Jessica Hollis Park View" /></div> <h3 style="font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:400;margin:0 0 30px 0;text-shadow:1px 1px 3px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5 )">                                    Registration is Capped • Register Early!</h3> <img style="width:100%;max-width:800px;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:8px;margin:0 auto" src="https://rsu-photos-v2-v2prod.s3.amazonaws.com/large_v3/race_185789_275860_7356f1ce-dcf2-44d4-84dc-817867251beb.jpg" alt="Race participants" /></div> <div style="margin-bottom:30px;padding:0 20px"> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:25px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 )"> <h2 style="color:#2196f3;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:20px;text-align:center">EVENT DETAILS</h2> <div> <div style="text-align:center"> <div style="font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:10px;color:#2196f3">&#x1f4c5;</div> <h3 style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:1.2rem">Date</h3> <p style="margin:0">September 5, 2026<br /><em>Labor Day Weekend</em></p> </div> <div style="text-align:center"> <div style="font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:10px;color:#2196f3">⏰</div> <h3 style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:1.2rem">Race Start</h3> <p style="margin:0">9:00 AM<br /><em>Check-in opens 7:30 AM</em></p> </div> <div style="text-align:center"> <div style="font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:10px;color:#2196f3">&#x1f97e;</div> <h3 style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:1.2rem"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">Pre-Race Hike</span></h3> <p style="margin:0"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">7:45 AM</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><em>Optional Overlook hike!</em></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="margin-bottom:40px;padding:0 20px;text-align:center"> <h2 style="text-align:center;font-size:1.8rem;margin-bottom:25px;color:#333;border-bottom:3px solid #2196f3;padding-bottom:10px;display:inline-block">RACE INFORMATION</h2> <p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:30px;font-size:1.1rem">Experience one of Austin&#39;s most scenic running routes in this exclusive 5K event</p> <div style="background-color:#e3f2fd;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;margin-bottom:20px;border-left:5px solid #2196f3"> <h3 style="margin:0 0 15px 0;font-size:1.4rem;color:#1976d2">The Course</h3> <p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:0">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!</p> </div> <div style="background-color:#fff3e0;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;margin-bottom:20px;border-left:5px solid #ff9800"> <h3 style="margin:0 0 15px 0;font-size:1.4rem;color:#f57c00"><span style="color:rgb( 251 , 238 , 184 )">Pre-Race Warm-Up Hike (7:30 AM)</span></h3> <p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:0"><span style="color:rgb( 251 , 238 , 184 )">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&#39;s history. Meet at the registration area at 7:45 AM sharp.</span></p> </div> <div style="background-color:#e8f5e9;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;margin-bottom:20px;border-left:5px solid #4caf50"> <h3 style="margin:0 0 15px 0;font-size:1.4rem;color:#388e3c">Why &#34;Dam Strong&#34;?</h3> <p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:0">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&#39;t resist a good dam pun.</p> </div> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;padding:40px;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">EVENT SCHEDULE</h2> <div style="max-width:500px;margin:0 auto;text-align:left"> <p style="margin-bottom:10px"><strong>7:30 AM</strong> - Check-in opens / Race day registration</p> <p style="margin-bottom:10px"><strong>7:45 AM</strong> - Optional warm-up hike to Overlook departs</p> <p style="margin-bottom:10px"><strong>8:45 AM</strong> - Pre-race briefing at start line</p> <p style="margin-bottom:10px"><strong>9:00 AM</strong> - Race starts!</p> <p style="margin-bottom:10px"><strong>10:30 AM</strong> - Awards ceremony</p> <p style="margin-bottom:0"><strong>Until 12:00 PM</strong> - Post-race celebration &amp; park exploration</p> </div> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;padding:40px;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">WHAT&#39;S INCLUDED</h2> <div> <div style="text-align:center"> <div style="width:80px;height:80px;background-color:#2196f3;border-radius:50%;margin:0 auto 15px;font-size:2rem;color:white;line-height:80px">&#x1f455;</div> <h3 style="color:#1976d2;margin-top:0;font-size:1.2rem">Race T-Shirt</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">Quality graphic t-shirt with exclusive Dam Strong design</p> </div> <div style="text-align:center"> <div style="width:80px;height:80px;background-color:#4caf50;border-radius:50%;margin:0 auto 15px;font-size:2rem;color:white;line-height:80px">&#x1f3c5;</div> <h3 style="color:#388e3c;margin-top:0;font-size:1.2rem">Finisher Medal</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">Custom Dam Strong finisher medal for all participants</p> </div> <div style="text-align:center"> <div style="width:80px;height:80px;background-color:#ff9800;border-radius:50%;margin:0 auto 15px;font-size:2rem;color:white;line-height:80px">⏱️</div> <h3 style="color:#f57c00;margin-top:0;font-size:1.2rem">Chip Timing</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">Chip timing with live results</p> </div> <div style="text-align:center"> <div style="width:80px;height:80px;background-color:#9c27b0;border-radius:50%;margin:0 auto 15px;font-size:2rem;color:white;line-height:80px">&#x1f355;</div> <h3 style="color:#7b1fa2;margin-top:0;font-size:1.2rem">Post-Race Party</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">Pizza, refreshments, and awards ceremony</p> </div> <div style="text-align:center"> <div style="width:80px;height:80px;background-color:#607d8b;border-radius:50%;margin:0 auto 15px;font-size:2rem;color:white;line-height:80px">&#x1f964;</div> <h3 style="color:#455a64;margin-top:0;font-size:1.2rem">Aid Station</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">Water and sports drinks at start/finish area</p> </div> <div style="text-align:center"> <div style="width:80px;height:80px;background-color:#795548;border-radius:50%;margin:0 auto 15px;font-size:2rem;color:white;line-height:80px">&#x1f3de;️</div> <h3 style="color:#5d4037;margin-top:0;font-size:1.2rem">Park Access</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">All LCRA park fees included in registration</p> </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">AWARDS &amp; RECOGNITION</h2> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:25px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 )"> <ul style="list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0"><li style="margin-bottom:10px">&#x1f947; <strong>Overall Male &amp; Female Winners</strong></li><li style="margin-bottom:10px">&#x1f3c6; <strong>Age Group Awards</strong> - Top in each age group</li><li style="margin-bottom:10px">&#x1f3c5; <strong>All Finishers</strong> - Custom Dam Strong medal</li><li style="margin-bottom:0">&#x1f4ca; <strong>Live Results</strong> - Chip timing throughout</li></ul> </div> </div> <div style="margin-bottom:40px;padding:0 20px"> <h2 style="text-align:center;font-size:1.8rem;margin-bottom:25px;color:#333">IMPORTANT INFORMATION</h2> <div> <div style="background-color:#e3f2fd;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );border-left:5px solid #2196f3"> <h3 style="color:#1976d2;margin-top:0">Small Group Experience</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0">Registration is capped to ensure a quality experience and comply with permit requirements. This creates an intimate, community-focused event.</p> </div> <h4 style="background-color:#e8f5e9;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );border-left:5px solid #4caf50"><span style="color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )"><strong>Pending Permit</strong></span></h4> <div style="background-color:#e8f5e9;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );border-left:5px solid #4caf50">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.</div> <div style="background-color:#fff3e0;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );border-left:5px solid #ff9800"> <h3 style="color:#f57c00;margin-top:0">Safety First</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0">Runners share the road - stay right!</p> </div> </div> </div> <div style="margin-bottom:40px;background:linear-gradient( 45deg , #2196f3 , #03a9f4 );padding:40px;color:white;border-radius:8px"> <h2 style="text-align:center;font-size:1.8rem;margin-bottom:25px">REGISTRATION</h2> <div style="text-align:center"> <p style="font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:20px"><strong>Early Bird Special: $50</strong><br /><em style="font-size:1rem">Regular Registration: $65 after June 1st</em></p> <div style="background-color:rgba( 255 , 255 , 255 , 0.2 );padding:20px;border-radius:8px;max-width:600px;margin:0 auto"> <p style="margin:0 0 10px 0;font-weight:bold">Your registration includes:</p> <p style="margin:0;font-size:0.95rem">✓ Race t-shirt &amp; finisher medal<br />✓ Chip timing<br />✓ LCRA park entry fees<br />✓ Aid stations &amp; post-race food<br />✓ Optional pre-race Overlook hike<br />✓ Insurance &amp; all permits</p> </div> </div> </div> <div style="background:linear-gradient( rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.7 ) , rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.7 ) ) ,;background-position:center;padding:60px 20px;border-radius:8px;color:white;text-align:center;margin-bottom:40px"> <h2 style="font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:20px">Join us for an unforgettable Labor Day weekend morning</h2> <p style="font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:30px;max-width:700px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto">Run the Mansfield Dam, explore the scenic overlook, and celebrate with fellow runners in one of Austin&#39;s most spectacular settings.</p> <p style="font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:0">Run strong. Run scenic. Run the dam.</p> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;padding:30px;border-radius:8px;text-align:center"> <p style="margin:0;font-size:1.1rem"><strong>Mansfield Dam 5K: Dam Strong</strong> is part of the Mansfield Dam Race Series<br /><em>Three dam good races during the year!</em></p> </div>