Austin Solstice Circuit: Marathon, 52M Relay & Solo, 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K, Free 1K Kids' Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Austin Solstice Circuit Challenge

☀️ The Fastest Summer Ultramarathon in Texas

July 12, 2025 | Pace Bend Park, Lake Travis

🌄 Scenic Hill Country Course

• Experience: the breathtaking beauty of the Texas Hill Country as you run on smooth paved roads winding through majestic oak trees.
• Backdrop: With Lake Travis as your backdrop, this picturesque route combines natural beauty with the perfect running surface for speed and comfort.
• Setting: Set your sights on a personal record and a chance to win part of the $1,300 prize pool at the Austin Solstice Circuit Challenge.
• Design: This unique event features a perfectly engineered 1.55-mile paved figure-8 loop with an elevation gain of just 33ft at scenic Pace Bend Park on Lake Travis, designed for speed and performance even in July.

🏅 Race Distances

52.7 Mile Relay & Solo

• Loops: 34
• Distance: 52.7 mi
• Start: 7:00 PM 07/12
• Format: Solo or teams of 2-6 runners

50K

• Loops: 20
• Distance: 31.0 mi
• Start: 7:00 PM 07/12

Marathon

• Loops: 17
• Distance: 26.35 mi
• Start: 7:00 PM 07/12

25K

• Loops: 10
• Distance: 15.5 mi
• Start: 7:00 PM 07/12

10K

• Loops: 4
• Distance: 6.2 mi
• Start: 7:00 PM 07/12
  8:30 AM 07/13

5K

• Loops: 2
• Distance: 3.1 mi
• Start: 7:00 PM 07/12
  8:30 AM 07/13

🎉 Why Choose This Race?

• Fast, PR-Friendly Course: Unlike typical Texas summer ultras with brutal heat and technical trails, our smooth asphalt figure-8 loop with just 33ft elevation gain creates ideal conditions for record-setting performances.
• Evening Start Format: Race as the sun sets and July's magnificent Buck Moon rises over the limestone bluffs.
• Pacers Allowed: Personal pacers can join Marathon, 50K and 52.7 Mile Solo events after certain loops.
• Cash Prizes: Compete for a share of the $1,300 prize pool with substantial cash awards for overall winners across all distances.

📍 Course Details

The distinctive figure-8 course winds through the breathtaking Hill Country landscape of Pace Bend Park, featuring limestone bluffs, majestic oak trees, and views of Lake Travis.

• Surface: 100% smooth, paved asphalt – ideal for consistent pacing
• Elevation: Only 33ft gain per loop – gentle, predictable terrain
• Loop Length: 1.55 miles in a figure-8 configuration
• Scenery: Limestone bluffs, oak-covered hills, and Lake Travis views

🛠️ Amenities

• Aid Station: Fully stocked station at the start/finish hub
• Restrooms: Convenient toilet vault facilities
• Camping: First-come, first-served sites surrounding the course
• Parking: Multiple areas for easy access
• Finisher Awards: Custom challenge coins for all finishers

🌙 Join Us for an Unforgettable Experience

Race from sunset to stars beneath the Buck Moon on the fastest summer ultra course in the Texas Hill Country.

🔍 Ready to Prepare?

Check out our comprehensive training guide designed specifically for the Solstice Circuit Challenge.