ÖTILLÖ Austin USA
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Event overview
The ÖTILLÖ Race: Austin USA is scheduled for 8 November 2026 at Pace Bend Park, near Lake Travis, with Race HQ at Camp Texlake in Spicewood, Texas. The course runs on single-track forest trails and shoreline rock formations and includes sections with cliff jumps into the Colorado River. The park interior is a wildlife preserve with trails, and vehicle access is via a paved loop road. The event offers onsite lodging at Camp Texlake and offsite lodging options elsewhere.
Race distances
- Austin Experience - Total 9,895 m, Swim 1,765 m, Run 8,130 m
- Austin Sprint - Total 15,445 m, Swim 3,215 m, Run 12,230 m, Elevation 131 m
- Austin World Series - Total 25,095 m, Swim 4,820 m, Run 20,275 m, Elevation 255 m
Practical information
Packet pickup is mandatory the day before the race at Camp Texlake. Onsite lodging at Camp Texlake is offered by bed for a reservation fee; the fee includes park entry, parking, and breakfast. Park entry is normally charged per vehicle; campers at Camp Texlake may have free entry. The closest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, about 42 miles and one hour by car to Pace Bend Park. Parking is allowed in Camp Texlake parking lots.
Mandatory items provided by the race include a colored swim cap, number bibs, timing chip, and a Restube for solo racers. Mandatory athlete-provided items include shoes to be worn the entire race, a wetsuit, a whistle, a compression bandage, and a tether. Post-race food and drink are available in the dining hall. Volunteer positions include a t-shirt and a meal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
