Mellow Trail Race

Spicewood, United States • 12 Sep 2026

Mellow Trail Race at Pace Bend Park

The Mellow Trail Race takes place on September 12, 2026, at Pace Bend Park in Spicewood, Texas. The event offers multiple distances on a trail system set on a peninsula that juts into Lake Travis, with sections that run along rocky cliff-edge shores and zero-entry shores. Trails include rocks, roots, and hard-packed surfaces and gain enough elevation in places to provide views over the lake.

Distances

  • 26.2 mi : two full 13.1 mile loops
  • 13.1 mi : main loop
  • 10k : two 5k loops
  • 5k
  • Youth one mile (ages 12 and under)

The main loop is 13.1 miles with a 5k shortcut; courses run clockwise. The finish line arch will be placed as close to Lake Travis as conditions allow, and shoreline changes may alter actual distances slightly from year to year. Aid station coverage includes staffed stations at the start/finish (Lake A.S.) and JACK A.S.; ROAD A.S. and GATE A.S. will have at minimum water, Tailwind, ice, and snacks. Unstaffed stations may not remain on ice all day.

Race operations use chip timing with ankle-mounted chips. Drop bags may be placed at the start/finish area and at the Gate 360 Bridge location but are not transported by organizers. Pacers are permitted under posted rules. Overall awards include Top 3 male and female and Top Masters male and female (50 and up). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
Mellow Marathon!
13 mi
Mellow Half!
10 km
Mellow 10k
5 km
Mellow 5k
Mellow Youth 1-Mile Trail Run (12 & Under)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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