Family 5K, 10K, 13.1mi, 26.2mi
May 11th 2024
Texas Switchback
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Join us at one of Texas’s most popular runs, voted best trail race in Austin by Austin Fit Magazine! Enjoy the beautiful yet challenging single track course, friendly volunteers, live bluegrass music, a local Austin food truck, and of course, a cool dip in Flat Creek after your race. It will be a race experience you wont forget!
Timing
Friday 6:30p - Pipeline 1 Mile
Saturday
6:00a - start 26.2
7:30a - start 13.1
8:00a - start 10k
9:00a - start 5k
10:00a - 26.2 loop 1 cutoff
3:30p - course closed
All races are timed.
Packet Pickup
May 9 12-6:00pm at Ready to Run (free parking and SAVE 15% off in-store purchases)
May 11th 6-8:15 am at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch (race start/finish)
Packet pick up can be difficult on race morning, and we don't want anyone missing their race! We recommend pickup at Ready to Run: a specialty running shop in Northwest Austin with a wide variety of trail and road shoes, along with other necessary running gear!
Location & Camping
Flat Creek Crossing Ranch is a privately owned ranch about 45 minutes west of Austin. 339 Ulrich Rd, Johnson City, Texas
Tent Camping: Camping is allowed at the Ranch for Friday night. Fee is $10/tent or $30/RV. We are covering camping this year, so no charge! No facilities, or hook ups are available except portable toilets. There are 20 tent spots available. We have room for about 3-4 travel trailer/RV’s so drop us an email to reserve a spot to tent or rv camp. Camping is offered near the start finish in the designated area. Generators are not allowed in camping area. Camping is allowed in other areas of the ranch as such as near the swimming hole / cave. However you may not camp on or directly next to the race course, so please be aware of where you are! Also, all participants and guests must leave the ranch as the race ends at 3pm.
Ranch rules: No pets allowed. This is a Flat Creek Crossing ranch policy.
Rent a Camper Van RV or travel trailer for the race!
Race Plans
We also offer semi-custom and fully customized race plans. All plans have been specially developed by our race director and tailored for the race, distance, and your experience level. Fully customized plans are available with 1:1 virtual coaching.
Race Beneficiary
Mobile Loaves and Fishes Austin is an incredible non-profit organization that is committed to addressing homelessness in the community. Their innovative approach of utilizing food trucks to provide meals, clothing, and other basic necessities to those in need is truly inspiring.
More Info
We have fully stocked aid stations with Skratchlabs products such as chews and electrolyte drinks. There will be water and electrolyte drinks, coke and gingerale, plus pb&j, cookies, crackers, and salty and sweet snacks.
Pre & Post Race IV Hydration
Race IV Recovery Solutions will be at the start/finish line offering elective hydration through IVs placed by registered nurses or paramedics. They will be at the race Friday night for pre-hydration needs and will stick around until the race ends for post race replenishing. Learn more and book your services at raceiv.com. This is an extra charge, but they are offering a 15% discount if you book early with code RaceIV2024.
We are cup-less
We won't have water cups out on the table. Please bring a handheld bottle. Hand sanitizer will be available at all aid stations. Need a cup? Order one here.
Vehicles
Parking is near the race start/finish line. Vehicles don’t have access to aid stations.
Drop bags
Marathon drop bags can be left at the start/finish line area aid station.
Changing Race Distances
You may change your race distance up to 10 days before the race date. Simply login to your Ultrasignup.com account and go to our race. More Details
Transferring Bibs
For the first time ever we are allowing you to transfer your bibs! The deadline to do so is 10 days before race day. Login to Ultrasignup.com to edit your entry. Details
Refunds/Credits New
Request a credit or deferral 120 days + from race day = 100% credit towards another race, 90 days + from race = 75% credit, 45 days + from race = 50% credit. 30 days + from race = 25% credit. less than 30 days = $0 credit. Credit is good for 1 year
We do not offer refunds.
Volunteer
Volunteering for a trail race provides an incredible opportunity to be an integral part of the event, supporting and motivating participants on their journey while immersing oneself in the electrifying atmosphere of adventure and sportsmanship. We also offer discounts on future races for our volunteers.
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