Goliath's 50

FEB

20

2027

Trail running at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area with distances from 5K to 50 miles, varied dirt sand and rock loops, plus a 10M ruck and Texas Legends Series inclusion.

Sat 20 Feb 2027

Spicewood, Texas

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50 miles 50 kilometers 20 miles 10 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Goliath's 50 : Marble Falls TX

Goliath's 50 is a trail running event held February 20, 2027, at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area in Marble Falls, Texas. The course uses equestrian trails named Equine, Lakeview, Turkey, and Homestead and runs on surfaces of dirt, sand, and rock. Elevation is shown as 590 ft per 10 mile loop with rolling hills. Historic average temperatures are 45 to 63 degrees.

Distances offered:

5K
10K
10M
20M
50K
50M and 10M Ruck

The event is part of the Texas Legends Series that spans Central Texas. Aid is available at a main station at the start/finish and at loop locations (10 mile loop: 0.0 / 4.9 / 10.2; 5K loop: 0.0 / 3.1). Aid station supplies include hot and cold foods, snacks, water, electrolytes, pickle juice, and ice. No drop bags will be shipped due to the short loop size.

This is a no-cup race; participants must carry a water-carrying system (16 ounce minimum except for 5K and 10K). Ruck rules: 20 lb for participants 150 lb or less, 30 lb for participants over 150 lb. Headlamps are required when running at night for the 50K and 50M. Pacers are allowed for the last two laps of the 50 miler. Parking is limited; participants park along the road near the start/finish. Finisher medals and placement awards are given for all distances, with a silver buckle for the 50 mile finisher. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.