
Marble Falls, United States of America · Saturday 24 October 2026
FIELDS OF GOLD TRAIL RUN Shaffer Bend Recreation Area - A Celebration of Fall s Golden Glory Location: 706 County Road 343A, Marble Falls, TX 78654 Terrain: Rolling hills, meadow trails, and lakeside paths Benefits: HKRS Cedar Park Youth Running Programs Experience the breathtaking transformation of Texas Hill Country as autumn paints the landscape in brilliant shades of gold, amber, and crimson. The Fields of Gold Trail Run offers runners an unforgettable journey through some of the most spectacular fall scenery in Central Texas. RACE OPTIONS 12-Hour Endurance Challenge, 50K and Marathon (26.2 miles) The ultimate autumn challenge featuring diverse terrain through golden grasslands, wooded valleys, and scenic overlooks Half Marathon (13.1 miles) Perfect for experiencing the best of fall foliage on a challenging yet achievable course 10K Trail Run A scenic route showcasing the park s most photogenic autumn vistas 5K Harvest Fun Run Family-friendly course through golden meadows, perfect for all ages and abilities 12-Hour Endurance Challenge Start Time: 9:00 AM Cut-off: 12-hour continuous endurance challenge Winner determined by total miles covered No set distance - push your personal limits Aid stations and support provided Gold Hour Endurance Challenge Run into the Golden Hour. As the sun lowers over the Texas fields and the light turns gold, the trail comes alive. The Gold Hour Trail Challenge is a 60-minute endurance test set on a scenic 4-mile out-and-back course. When the horn sounds, runners will have one hour to cover as much distance as possible - pushing toward the turnaround and racing the light back to the finish. Run hard. Settle into rhythm. Or chase one more lap before time expires. Night Trail Running Safety Your safety is our priority during this trail event.
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
We don't yet have verified elevation data for this course, so we can't rate its difficulty against other half marathons. Our data pipeline backfills course elevation continuously - check back soon.
Fields of Gold 50K, Marathon, Half-Marathon, 12 HR, 1 HR, 10K and 5K Race is a half marathon held in Marble Falls, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 24 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total climbing, with its high point near 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Fields of Gold 50K, Marathon, Half-Marathon, 12 HR, 1 HR, 10K and 5K Race website.
This is a very flat course, with only 0m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.
Fields of Gold 50K, Marathon, Half-Marathon, 12 HR, 1 HR, 10K and 5K Race is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
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