Cedar Creek, TX | Saturday, September 5, 2026Registration OpenPatriotic
INAUGURAL EVENT · 2026 LABOR DAY TRAIL CHALLENGE RETURN OF THE BULL Conquer the Lost Pines on single-track trails along the Colorado River September 5, 2026 | McKinney Roughs Nature Park, Cedar Creek TX 5K · 10K · CARPE DIEM 1-HOUR · HALF MARATHON · MARATHON TRAILS Single-Track & Fire Roads ECOSYSTEMS 4 Unique Biomes SETTING Colorado River About the Race THE RODEO TRAIL RUN SERIES RIDES AGAIN Kick off your Labor Day weekend with an unforgettable trail running experience at McKinney Roughs Nature Park, a stunning 1,140-acre preserve just 13 miles east of Austin along the Colorado River. Choose from five events that wind through the park's rolling box canyons, wildflower meadows, and towering loblolly pine forests. This is Central Texas trail running at its finest. You'll traverse four distinct ecosystems. Post Oak Savannah, Blackland Prairie, East Texas Piney Woods, and a lush riparian corridor, all in a single race. Expect technical single-track, scenic river overlooks, and the kind of terrain that makes every mile an adventure. Return of the Bull marks the second chapter of the Rodeo Trail Run Series, following the inaugural Austin's Rodeo Trail Run at Grelle Recreation Area. All half-marathon and marathon finishers receive a custom rodeo-style belt buckle and event shirt, the signature swag of the series. Whether you're a seasoned ultra-distance trail runner taking on the full marathon, a veteran racer tackling the half, or a newcomer ready for your first 5K off-road, the Labor Day Trail Challenge has a distance for you. Choose Your Distance FIVE EVENTS · ONE EPIC COURSE 5K 3.1 Miles Beginner Friendly 10K 6.2 Miles Intermediate POPULAR HALF MARATHON 13.1 Miles Intermediate MARATHON 26.2 Miles Advanced ⏱️ Carpe Diem Trail Challenge How far can you go in one hour? The Carpe Diem challenge is a timed effort — run as many miles as you can in 60 minutes on the same single-track course. No set distance. No pressure. Just you, the trail, and