Labor Day Trail Challenge Marathon
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Labor Day Trail Challenge, Cedar Creek TX
The Labor Day Trail Challenge is a trail running event set in McKinney Roughs Nature Park in Cedar Creek, Texas on September 5, 2026. The venue covers varied terrain including single-track trails and fire roads through Lost Pines, box canyons, ridgelines, and river overlooks along the Colorado River.
Participants can choose from multiple race options:
- 5K 3.1 Miles
- 10K 6.2 Miles
- Half Marathon 13.1 Miles
- Marathon 26.2 Miles
- Carpe Diem One Hour timed effort, run as far as possible in 60 minutes
Course features include scenic bluff top views of the Colorado River, up to 469 ft of rolling elevation gain on technical single track, and four converging ecosystems: Post Oak Savannah, Blackland Prairie, East Texas Piney Woods, and a riparian corridor. Aid stations are provided with water, electrolytes, and snacks. The course is chip timed and not stroller friendly.
Awards and finisher items follow the Rodeo Trail Run Series format. All finishers receive a custom finisher medal. Half marathon and marathon finishers receive a custom rodeo style belt buckle and an event moisture wicking shirt. Overall winners in each distance receive a cowboy hat award.
The park offers free parking in the main lot with overflow parking and is located on Hwy 71 about 13 miles east of Austin. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
