Course Preview
Event Description
Wildflower takes place over two days with a range of standard and unique race distances. This is a beautiful single-track trail system in the Texas Hill Country. The trail will take you through sections of pine, sand, rock, rolling climbs, and fun descents. The scenery allows you to see the fire-struck forest from 2011 as well as the rebirth of the Lost Pines in the area.
The 2026 event will feature a new start/finish staging area and new distances/routes, including a family 1-mile walk, kids run, the new 50/50 Challenge by completing a 50k on each day, or Double 5's with both 5-mile or 5-kilometers each day in both running and rucking divisions.
2026 Schedule
Friday, May 8th
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Packet Pickup Option 1 - Bastrop State Park Start/Finish (this is the only day you can drive in to the park)
Saturday, May 9th
SCHOOL BUS RUNS FROM 5:30 AM UNTIL 3:00 PM at MAYFEST PARK - NO PARKING IN BASTROP STATE PARK Two buses will be on rotation roughly every 20 minutes. Shuttle van by request.
Sunday events can pick up packets during the Saturday race-day packet pickup, take the shuttle into the park to the start/finish.
6:00 AM to 3 PM: Packet Pickup at Start/Finish
7:00 AM: Start of the 50k
7:30 AM: Start of the 12M
8:00 AM: Start of the 5M Run & Ruck
8:30 AM: Start of the 5k
10:00 AM: 1mi Family Walk & Kids Run
RACE CUTOFF 3:00 PM (8 HOURS for the 50k)
WILDFLOWER SOCIAL - 6 PM Onwards at Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard
Sunday, May 10th
SCHOOL BUS RUNS FROM 5:30 AM UNTIL 3:00 PM at MAYFEST PARK - NO PARKING IN BASTROP STATE PARK, Two buses will be on rotation roughly every 20 minutes. Shuttle van by request.
6:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Packet Pickup at Start/Finish
7:00 AM: Start of the 50k & Marathon
7:30 AM: Start of the Half Marathon
8:00 AM: Start of the 5M Run & Ruck
8:30 AM: Start of the 5k
10:00 AM: 1mi Family & Mother's Day Walk & Kids Run
RACE CUTOFF 3:00 PM (8 HOURS for the 50k and Marathon)
Cutoffs
SATURDAY 3:00 PM (8 HOURS)
SUNDAY 3:00 PM (8 HOURS)
The Race Director will monitor the progress of runners completing loops and make the ultimate decision on each runner departing on loop(s) based on their ability to safely complete in the allocated time. This is out of respect for the park, volunteers, and staff.
Dropdown & Event Changes
Lots of options to change your registration via your RunSignup account. You may change your registered event to any distance or day during open registration on RunSignup per the TROT policies. To change your race to a different event (up or down in distance), go to your RunSignup registration and choose from available edit options, including changing your event distance +/-. No dropdowns once the event starts.
Aid Station and Support
We will have one fully stocked aid station at the Start/Finish line and one on the course at Harmon Rd. Some of the course loops do not reach the Harmon Rd. Aid Station. All runners are required to carry hydration with them. We will have two other unmanned water points at strategic points on course.
Runners may set up their own support area around the start/finish area (away from TROT tents) for extended rest periods, personal gear, and preferences for food and hydration. 2026 will feature a much better grass area for spectators and family.
Aid Station Items (subject to change/while quantities last):
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Fluids: Water, Ice, Gatorade, and Pickle Juice
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Soda: Coke, Ginger Ale, Orange.
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Electrolytes: NeverSecond and Pickle Juice, salt.
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Sweet: Cookies, Candy, Peanut Butter, Nutella
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Salty: Pringles, Trail Mix, Chips
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Food: Sandwiches (PB&J, Nutella, PB, etc), Bean burrito rolls, fruit (bananas and oranges)
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Medical: Bandages, Vasoline, Band Aids (limited), etc. ( NO NSAIDS e.g. ibuprofen) , Feminine Care Products
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Wildsense at all aid stations with tape
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Other: Cooling bucket, Gatoritas (hot weather), and other surprises!
We will have everything you need at our aid stations and usually throw in something extra at each event to make it fun. It's not uncommon to see cakes, pies, watermelons, etc… You never know what the surprise will be!
Aid stations are for registered runners only, during the event (not before). Serving is by our volunteers and staff only. Crew members are not to use aid station supplies. Runners and crew are encouraged to have their own supply, especially for particular items or certain diet requirements. Show up to the race with full bottles.
Drop Bags
We will have a ground tarp at the Start/Finish area for drop bags and an area to leave personal gear. Remember there is no parking and you will be taking a shuttle, so pack light!
Pacers & Crew
This event does not allow pacers. Your crew can only set up personal support canopies in the start/finish area.
Crew should only assist their runners in the start/finish area. Crew are not allowed to assist runners beyond 400m from the aid stations. Crew may access the Harmon Rd Aid Station via personal vehicle but must be cautious and courteous with parking along the roadway and watching for traffic.
Park Passes and Camping
All individuals 12 years or older (includes crew/pacer/spectator/etc.*) entering Bastrop State Park are required to purchase a $6 Special Events Park Pass. This fee goes directly to the park. Annual State Park Passes are not eligible for use during special events. A wristband will be issued once your order is confirmed at the check-in table located at packet pickup, or the main event tent once the race begins (for later arrivals). This covers trail access, parking, bathrooms, and showers. Passes must be pre-purchased online via the RunSignup registration page or the TROT online store (available in April). The park fee is included for runners with registration, your bib is your park pass (wrist-band not required).
Camping and RV sites are limited and must be reserved via the Texas State Park Reservations system. If you are a registered camper you may park at your site and walk to the race, or drive over to Mayfest for the shuttle.
*Volunteers will receive a complimentary wristband. Volunteer camp spots are available.
*Camp/Cabin/RV reservations made with the park will cover one family for Special Events Park pass. Please show proof of reservation to TROT at check-in.
SHUTTLE & PARKING
NO PARKING INSIDE BASTROP STATE PARK ON RACE DAY
Two school busses will be on rotation between Mayfest Parking and the Start/Finish. The trip takes about 10-minutes plus loading/unloading.
Saturday, May 9th and Sunday May 10th
SCHOOL BUS RUNS FROM 5:30 AM UNTIL 3:00 PM at MAYFEST PARK - NO PARKING IN BASTROP STATE PARK Two buses will be on rotation roughly every 20 minutes. Shuttle van by request.
SHIRTS & MEDALS
Runners have a choice of items including Wildflower shirts or other TROT swag items at registration. We will have a number of shirt designs to choose from with a different shirt for Saturday and a different color for Sunday! We also have a large variety of medals available at the finish line and different for Saturday/Sunday with double bonus.
COURSE INFO & MAPS
We mark all intersections clearly. Once you are on a trail, stay on it. If confused, pause at an intersection to check the direction of your event. There will be a course preview meeting 10 minutes before the start of each event.
All races start/finish in the same location within Bastrop State Park, there is NO parking inside the park. Mayfest Park is for parking and shuttles. We will have a Main Finish Line Aid Station for between laps and post-race (please show up to the start with everything you need to get going, bottles full). ALL RACES MANDATORY carry your own hydration!
2026 course routes, GPX, and descriptions will be coming early in 2026. Refer to the 2025 events below for a general idea of similar routes.
VOLUNTEER
Earn future race credits, race swag, free park pass, food, and volunteer hours (as needed). Club support options are available as well for team aid station takeovers.
See more info on our volunteer page: VOLUNTEER WITH TROT