Rodeo Trail Run of Austin
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Rodeo Trail Run of Austin : Spicewood, Texas
The Rodeo Trail Run of Austin is a multi-day trail running event at 640 CR 412, Spicewood, TX 78669 held March 13–15, 2027. The weekend includes a trail Half Marathon, a 28-mile Marathon Ultra, a Backyard Ultra using repeated 4.167-mile loops, a new Backyard Duos two-person team division, and an 8-hour timed run at Grelle Recreation Area. The field is capped and the event is presented in partnership with Healthy Kids Running Series Cedar Park; proceeds support HKRS Cedar Park youth programs. The event is not affiliated with Rodeo Austin.
Course and services: the terrain includes rocky, uneven footing and short steep climbs and descents. Aid stations are fully stocked. Finishers receive recognition and a custom participant shirt; Half Marathon registrants receive a 12-week trail training plan. A finisher buckle is awarded for completing three loops in relevant divisions.
Backyard Ultra format and key rules: runners complete a 4.167-mile out-and-back loop each hour. Each loop must be finished within one hour to count; failure to finish results in elimination. The Backyard winner is the last runner who completes one more loop than all others. The Backyard at Rodeo is a sanctioned event, is a Bronze Ticket qualifier, and awards the official winner a cash prize paid at two dollars per mile covered, rounded to the nearest dollar.
Backyard Duos rules: teams of two must strictly alternate loops, use a single timing chip, and complete timely hands-offs or face elimination. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
