Rodeo Trail Run of Austin: Half-Marathon, Marathon Ultra, 8-HR & Backyard Ultra

Description: THE MAIN EVENT: THE RODEO HALF-MARATHON & MARATHON ULTRA This is a no-frills, honest trail half-marathon and marathon ultra on classic Texas Hill Country terrain. Rolling dirt roads, rugged footing, wide skies, and a course that rewards steady grit over hype. Whether you’re racing hard or running strong, this is a course that feels earned. Half Marathon and Marathon Ultra Details: Distance: Half marathon and ultra marathon, 28 miles (trail) Start Time: 9:00 AM Fully stocked aid stations Finisher recognition for every runner Custom participant shirt Rodeo-inspired atmosphere (without the chaos) Field is capped. Prices increase soon. Registered runners for the Rodeo Half Marathon (March 13) receive a free, trail-specific 12-week training plan, built for Hill Country terrain. BONUS EVENT: 🔁 RODEO BACKYARD ULTRA (LIMITED FIELD) At the Rodeo Backyard Ultra, the 4.167-mile (6.706 km) out and back course is the bull, and every hour, runners have to ride that bull again by completing a lap before the hour ends. When the next hour begins, the bull comes charging back out… and the runner has to saddle up once more. Backyard Ultra runners will complete their segment as an out-and-back each lap, returning the same way they came. Expect the terrain to feel very different on the way back. This is a small, gritty, invitational-style Backyard Ultra capped at 20-25 runners. If the field doesn’t fill, the event will convert to a timed endurance format. Just like in the arena, this race tests endurance, grit, and heart, seeing how long you can "stay on." The event keeps going until there's only one runner left: the Last One Standing. Note: This is a sanctioned 'Backyard' meaning, runners' results are officially tracked in the global database and on the Path to Big's. The 8-HOUR TIMED RUN. Same 4.167-mile loop. Same 9:00 AM start. But instead of chasing a set distance, you're chasing the clock. Run as many loops as you can before 5:00 PM, that's 8 hours of trail, grit, and whatever you've got left in the tank. Here's the rundown: • Course: 4.167-mile loop at Grelle Recreation Area • Start: 9:00 AM CDT • Cutoff: 5:00 PM (8 hours sharp) • Format: Completed loops only, run, rest, repeat • Awards: Finisher buckle for everyone who completes at least 3 loops • No participant cap This sits right alongside our Half Marathon, Marathon Ultra, and Backyard Ultra, so whether you want a set distance or an all-day adventure, we've got a saddle for you. Ride hard. Run harder. 🤠