Austin Solstice Circuit Marathon
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Austin Solstice Circuit Challenge
The Austin Solstice Circuit Challenge is a multi-distance running event held at Pace Bend Park on Lake Travis, Texas. The course is a 1.64 mile paved figure 8 loop with minimal elevation gain of about 33 feet per loop. Surface and marking details include smooth asphalt, reflective markers for nighttime visibility, and a fully stocked aid station at the start and finish hub that serves every loop.
The event offers a range of distances and formats across July 25 and 26, including evening and morning runs:
- 52.7 miles, 32 loops
- 50K, 31.0 miles, 19 loops
- Marathon, 26.35 miles, 16 loops
- 25K, 15.5 miles, 10 loops
- 10K, 6.2 miles, 4 loops
- 5K, 3.1 miles, 2 loops
- 12 hour solo and 12 hour relay, two person teams
Personal pacers are permitted for the Marathon and 50K after approximately half the race and for the 52.7 mile solo after approximately half the race. Each pacer must register, pay a $15 fee that covers park entry and receive an official pacer bib; pacers must sign a waiver and wear their pacer bib while on course.
Additional event details include USATF marathon certification code TX25015LAB, restroom facilities, camping on a first come first served basis, parking areas, finisher medals and custom challenge coins. The 12 hour relay limits teams to two runners and restricts one vehicle per team in certain parking areas. Packet pickup is available the day before and on race morning. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
