Perpetual Motion
Grapevine, United States • 5 Dec 2026
Perpetual Motion : Grapevine, TX
Perpetual Motion is a multi-day timed running event on the east shore of Grapevine Lake at Mariner Point Park / Silver Lake Marina (1 Sunfish Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051; GPS 32.959208,-97.056219). The event uses a certified 800 meter paved loop along the lakeshore and changes running direction every four hours.
Available event options:
- 6-hour run
- 12-hour run
- 24-hour run
- Perpetual Virtual
Aid station provisions vary by time of day. Daytime offerings include a range of usual ultra foods in multiple flavors and textures. Nighttime aid includes those foods plus hot soups, meals, and hot drinks. The official sports drink is Hammer Heed. There are many spots for personal aid stations, free camping available, and parking on the loop.
Awards and recognition include trophies for the top three male and top three female finishers in each in-person race, coins for 50 plus miles, and buckles for 100 plus miles with verification required for virtual entries. Participants receive long sleeve shirts and unique participant medals and other swag; shirt size is not guaranteed after November 16. Timing is provided by MCM Timing and Results LLC.
Key timeline items: registration opens April 1, early bird pricing ends May 1, and a price increase and medal order occur around October 15. A seasonal boat parade of twinkle lights is visible during the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.