Austin Solstice Circuit Marathon

JUL

25-26

2026

Run loops around Lake Travis at the Austin Solstice Circuit Challenge in Pace Bend Park, with distances from 5K to 52.7 miles. Smooth paved figure eight course, scenic bluffs, and on course aid make it a fun challenge for road and ultra runners.

25-26 Jul 2026

Spicewood, Texas

Registration

53 miles 31 miles 26 miles 16 miles 6 miles 3 miles

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Event overview

The Austin Solstice Circuit Challenge takes place Saturday, July 25 to Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Pace Bend Park near Lake Travis in Spicewood, TX (2805 Pace Bend Road North). The event offers multiple race distances and a pacer option for certain events. Personal pacers are allowed for the Marathon, 50K and 52.7 Mile Solo races; pacers pay a $15 fee, must sign a waiver, and wear an official pacer bib. Packet pickup is available the day before and there is same-day pickup on Sunday morning.

52.7 mi - 32 loops
50K (31.0 mi) - 19 loops
Marathon (26.35 mi) - 16 loops (USATF code TX25015LAB)
25K (15.5 mi) - 10 loops
10K (6.2 mi) - 4 loops
5K (3.1 mi) - 2 loops

Course and logistics

The course is a 1.64-mile figure-8 loop on smooth paved asphalt with about 33 ft elevation gain per loop. The route passes limestone bluffs, oak-covered hills, and offers views of Lake Travis. Aid is available at the start/finish hub every loop, and the course is fully marked with reflective markers for night visibility. On-site amenities include restrooms, first-come first-served camping, multiple parking areas, and finisher awards in the form of medals and custom challenge coins. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

53 mi

52.7 Mile Race

31 mi

50k Run

26 mi

Marathon

16 mi

25k

6 mi

10k

3 mi