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. Participants running the dark hours must have: Headlamp (required) - with fresh batteries Backup light source (recommended) Reflective clothing or vest Personal hydration system Cell phone for eme
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
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, scheduled for Saturday 24 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 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 elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
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 marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Fields of Gold 50K, Marathon, Half-Marathon, 12 HR, 1 HR, 10K and 5K Race is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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