Lake Travis New Year’s Trail Challenge

New Year's Races and Ultra Celebration!

Ring in the new year with vigor and community spirit at this celebratory running event at Shaffer Bend Park! Challenge yourself with an ultramarathon distance and shorter races against the beautiful backdrop of the crystal-clear waters of the Colorado River.

The Lake Travis Trail Run caters to both seasoned runners and first-timers with generous cutoff times for all distances. 

Upcoming Races

Jan 1 2027
50 KM
2,000 2,000 ft.
Multiple Loop
12:00 Cutoff
3 Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
3 Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts
Jan 1 2027
100 KM
4,000 4,000 ft.
Multiple Loop
12:00 Cutoff
3 Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
3 Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts

Additional Distances

This event also has the following sub ultra distances

25 KM 10 KM 13.1 Miles 5 KM

Results

Date Finishers Top Result (F) Top Result (M)
01/01/26 11 5:37:11 5:24:21
01/01/25 11 5:37:11 5:24:21
Date Finishers Top Result (F) Top Result (M)
01/01/26 1 14:57:00

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Date Finishers Top Result (F) Top Result (M)
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