Mansfield Dam Run the Light 5K, 10K, Endurance Run 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 )"><em>RUN THE LIGHT</em></h1> <h1 style="font-size:2.8rem;margin:0 0 15px 0;text-shadow:2px 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5 )">Winter Solstice</h1> <div style="background-color:#d35400;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">MANSFIELD DAM • JESSICA HOLLIS PARK • LAKE TRAVIS • AUSTIN, TEXAS</div> <p style="font-size:1.4rem;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto 15px;line-height:1.5;font-style:italic">The day after Christmas. Celebrate the return of the light.</p> <h2 style="font-size:1.8rem;font-weight:400;margin:0 0 30px 0;text-shadow:1px 1px 3px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5 )">A Daylight Endurance Challenge in the Texas Hill Country</h2> <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> <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:#d35400;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:20px;text-align:center">EVENT HIGHLIGHTS</h2> <div> <div style="text-align:center"> <div style="font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:10px;color:#d35400">&#x1f4c5;</div> <h3 style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:1.2rem">Date</h3> <p style="margin:0">December 26, 2026<br /><em>Saturday</em></p> </div> <div style="text-align:center"> <div style="font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:10px;color:#d35400">&#x1f305;</div> <h3 style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:1.2rem">Format</h3> <p style="margin:0">Sunrise to Sunset<br />Endurance Run, 10K, 5K</p> </div> <div style="text-align:center"> <div style="font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:10px;color:#d35400">⏰</div> <h3 style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:1.2rem">Event Window</h3> <p style="margin:0">7:30 AM – Sunset</p> </div> </div> <div style="text-align:center;line-height:2"><img style="width:100%;max-width:600px;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:8px;margin:20px 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> </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 #d35400;padding-bottom:10px;display:inline-block">CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE</h2> <p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:1.1rem">Run the Light is a lap-based event on a scenic out and back path along Lake Travis. Burn off the Christmas feast with movement, fresh air, and the Hill Country sky. Walk, jog, run, rest, refuel. Your effort is yours to manage.</p> <div style="background-color:#fff3e0;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;margin-bottom:20px;border-left:5px solid #d35400"> <h3 style="margin:0 0 15px 0;font-size:1.4rem;color:#d35400">&#x1f305; Endurance Run | Morning Start Window</h3> <p style="margin:0 0 10px 0"><strong>Start any time between 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM</strong></p> <p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:0">Run as many laps as you choose before sunset. Ideal for runners targeting 4–8 hours of movement. Maximum time on the course before the light fades.</p> </div> <div style="background-color:#fff3e0;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;margin-bottom:20px;border-left:5px solid #d35400"> <h3 style="margin:0 0 15px 0;font-size:1.4rem;color:#d35400">&#x1f307; Endurance Run | Afternoon Start Window</h3> <p style="margin:0 0 10px 0"><strong>Start any time between 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM</strong></p> <p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:0">A focused effort as the day winds down. Ideal for runners targeting 1–4 hours of movement. Feel the urgency as the sun lowers toward the horizon.</p> </div> <div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );border-top:5px solid #4caf50;margin-bottom:15px"> <div style="padding:20px"> <h3 style="margin:0 0 15px 0;font-size:1.4rem;color:#4caf50">10K <span style="font-size:0.9rem;background-color:#4caf50;color:white;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:20px">1:00 PM START</span></h3> <p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:0"> A set-distance option with the same solstice spirit. Features beautiful lake views throughout on smooth paved surfaces. Run or ruck option available.</p> </div> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );border-top:5px solid #2e7d32"> <div style="padding:20px"> <h3 style="margin:0 0 15px 0;font-size:1.4rem;color:#2e7d32">5K <span style="font-size:0.9rem;background-color:#2e7d32;color:white;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:20px">2:00 PM START</span></h3> <p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:0">Perfect for those new to trail running or wanting a shorter celebration of the light. Ideal for PR attempts and first-time racers.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p style="text-align:center;margin-top:20px;font-style:italic;color:#666">Participant numbers are capped to meet City of Austin requirements.</p> </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">WHY RUN THE LIGHT?</h2> <p style="text-align:center;font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:30px;font-style:italic">The day after Christmas. The days are shortest. The light is returning. Burn off the feast. Celebrate the season.</p> <div> <div style="background:white;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 )"> <div style="width:80px;height:80px;background-color:#d35400;border-radius:50%;margin:0 auto 15px;font-size:2rem;color:white;line-height:80px">&#x1f31e;</div> <h3 style="color:#0277bd;margin-top:0;font-size:1.2rem">Challenge the Daylight</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">No cutoffs, no eliminations, no overnight miles. Just you, the trail, and the low winter sun. When the light is gone, the day and the run end together.</p> </div> <div style="background:white;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 )"> <div style="width:80px;height:80px;background-color:#d35400;border-radius:50%;margin:0 auto 15px;font-size:2rem;color:white;line-height:80px">&#x1f9e0;</div> <h3 style="color:#0277bd;margin-top:0;font-size:1.2rem">Reflective Experience</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">The day after Christmas at the lake. As the sun arcs low across the Hill Country sky, every lap becomes more intentional. A peaceful way to close out the holiday.</p> </div> <div style="background:white;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 )"> <div style="width:80px;height:80px;background-color:#d35400;border-radius:50%;margin:0 auto 15px;font-size:2rem;color:white;line-height:80px">&#x1f3c3;</div> <h3 style="color:#0277bd;margin-top:0;font-size:1.2rem">Your Pace, Your Day</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">Walk, jog, run, rest, refuel. Your day is yours to manage. Whether you&#39;re chasing maximum distance or simply want to spend a full day outdoors in motion, Run the Light meets you where you are.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div style="margin-bottom:40px;background:center / cover no-repeat;border-radius:8px"> <div style="background-color:rgba( 211 , 84 , 0 , 0.9 );padding:40px;color:white;border-radius:8px"> <h2 style="text-align:center;font-size:1.8rem;margin-bottom:25px"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">WHO THIS IS FOR</span></h2> <div> <div style="background:rgba( 255 , 255 , 255 , 0.1 );padding:20px;border-radius:8px;text-align:center"> <h3 style="margin-top:0;font-size:1.3rem"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif">Experienced Endurance Runners</span></h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">A unique seasonal challenge without overnight running. Test your endurance against the natural constraint of available sunlight.</span></p> </div> <div style="background:rgba( 255 , 255 , 255 , 0.1 );padding:20px;border-radius:8px;text-align:center"> <h3 style="margin-top:0;font-size:1.3rem"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">First-Time Endurance Athletes</span></h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">No pressure of cutoffs or eliminations. Run as much or as little as the light allows. A welcoming entry point to longer efforts.</p> </div> <div style="background:rgba( 255 , 255 , 255 , 0.1 );padding:20px;border-radius:8px;text-align:center"> <h3 style="margin-top:0;font-size:1.3rem"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">Anyone Seeking Meaning</span></h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">Start a new holiday tradition. Celebrate the return of the light with intentional movement the day after Christmas.</span></p> </div> </div> <div style="text-align:center;margin-top:25px;padding:15px;background-color:rgba( 255 , 255 , 255 , 0.2 );border-radius:8px"> <p style="margin:0;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.2rem"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">The week of the shortest day. Longest effort.</span></p> </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 #0277bd;padding-bottom:10px;display:inline-block">RESULTS &amp; RECOGNITION</h2> <div style="margin-bottom:30px"> <div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );text-align:center;margin-bottom:15px"> <h3 style="color:#d35400;margin-top:0">Endurance Run Results</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">Ranked by <strong>total distance completed</strong> before sunset. Chip timing available for those interested in tracking their times. Awards for most laps completed, furthest distance (male/female), and final lap finisher at sunset. Special &#34;Run the Light&#34; Solstice recognition for all participants.</p> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );text-align:center;margin-bottom:15px"> <h3 style="color:#d35400;margin-top:0">5K &amp; 10K Results</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">Timed results by age group. All participants receive official results.</p> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );text-align:center"> <h3 style="color:#d35400;margin-top:0">Custom Challenge Coin</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">Commemorate your achievement with a premium custom-designed medal featuring Lake Travis. This coin is part of the <em><strong>Race Austin Series: Collector&#39;s Challenge</strong></em>, which allows you to exchange three copper/bronze coins from different Fit Foundation races for a complimentary race entry of the same tier.</p> </div> </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">KEY DETAILS</h2> <p>Permit Pending: 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.</p> <div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );text-align:center;margin-bottom:15px"> <div style="font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:10px;color:#d35400">&#x1f305;</div> <h3 style="color:#0277bd;margin-top:0;font-size:1.2rem">Daylight Hours Only</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">No night running. No headlamps required. All running must conclude by sunset.</p> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );text-align:center;margin-bottom:15px"> <div style="font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:10px;color:#d35400">✅</div> <h3 style="color:#0277bd;margin-top:0;font-size:1.2rem">No Eliminations</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">No cutoffs or hourly starts. Participants may stop at any time; all distances count.</p> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );text-align:center;margin-bottom:15px"> <div style="font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:10px;color:#d35400">&#x1f964;</div> <h3 style="color:#0277bd;margin-top:0;font-size:1.2rem">Aid Station</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">Aid station is available at the loop hub throughout the event.</p> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );text-align:center"> <div style="font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:10px;color:#d35400">&#x1f4cb;</div> <h3 style="color:#0277bd;margin-top:0;font-size:1.2rem">Lap Rules</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">Laps must be completed before sunset to count toward your total. Start times are self-selected within your chosen window.</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">ENJOY ALL MANSFIELD DAM AT JESSICA HOLLIS PARK  HAS TO OFFER</h2> <p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:30px;font-size:1.1rem">Your registration includes full access to all park amenities - make it a full day of outdoor enjoyment!</p> <div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );text-align:center"> <div style="font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:10px;color:#0277bd">&#x1f97e;</div> <h3 style="color:#d35400;margin-top:0;font-size:1.2rem"><span style="font-size:1.2rem">Hiking Trails</span></h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">Explore additional paths beyond the race at the Overlook Park route for an extended outdoor adventure</p> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );text-align:center"> <div style="font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:10px;color:#0277bd">&#x1f30a;</div> <h3 style="color:#d35400;margin-top:0;font-size:1.2rem">Lake Travis Views</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">Stunning lakeside scenery throughout the course. The perfect backdrop for your day-after-Christmas run.</p> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 );text-align:center"> <div style="font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:10px;color:#0277bd">&#x1f3d7;️</div> <h3 style="color:#d35400;margin-top:0;font-size:1.2rem">Historic Dam Views</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">Experience the impressive Mansfield Dam structure and panoramic views of Lake Travis and the Hill Country</p> </div> </div> </div> <div style="background:linear-gradient( 45deg , #d35400 , #e67e22 );padding:30px;border-radius:8px;color:white;text-align:center;box-shadow:0 4px 8px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.2 );margin:0 20px 40px 20px"> <p style="font-size:1.3rem;margin:0 0 15px 0;font-weight:bold">Start a new tradition. Run the day after Christmas. Celebrate the light.</p> <p style="margin:0;font-style:italic">Run the Light – Winter Solstice is a daylight endurance challenge, not a timed race. By registering, you acknowledge that all running must occur between sunrise and sunset, and that no credit will be given for laps started after the sun sets.</p> </div> </div>