Event Description
Wildflower takes place over two days with a range of standard and unique race distances. This is a great trail single trail system in Texas hill country with small rocky sections and nice climbs. The scenery allows you to see the fire-struck forest from 2011 as well as the rebirth of the Lost Pines in the area. Trails are still being rebuilt from the fires to this day, 2023 will feature a new trail section!
2023 Schedule
Friday, May 5th
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Packet Pickup - Location TBD
4:00 - 5: 00 PM Race Briefing - Location TBD
Saturday, May 6th
SHUTTLE BUSES RUN FROM 4:30 AM UNTIL 7:00 PM at MAYFEST PARK
5:00 AM -8:00 AM: Packet Pickup Bastrop State Park Start/Finish
6:00 AM: Start of the 50k
7:00 AM: Start of the 25k
7:30 AM: Start of the 10k
8:00 AM: Start of the 5k
RACE CUTOFF 6:00 PM (12 HOURS)
Sunday, May 7th
SHUTTLE BUSES RUN FROM 5:30 AM UNTIL 3:00 PM at MAY FEST PARK
6:00 AM - 7:30 AM: Packet Pickup Bastrop State Park Start/Finish
7:00 AM: Start of the Marathon
7:30 AM: Start of the Half Marathon
8:00 AM: Start of the 7M
Cutoffs
SATURDAY 6:00 PM (12 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 final 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 Change
You may change your registered event during open registration on UltraSignup per the TROT policies.
Aid Station and Support
We will have one fully stocked aid station at the Start/Finish line.
There will be a timing tent, an aid station tent, and a medical treatment area.
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.
Aid Station Items (subject to change/while quantities last):
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Fluids: Water, Ice, Gatorade, and Base Performance
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Soda: Coke, Ginger Ale, Orange.
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Electrolytes: Base Performance and Table Salt
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Bars: Base Performance Bars
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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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Trail Toes at all aid stations with tape
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Cooking (evening only): Grilled Cheese, Quesadillas, Soup, Noodles, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Ramen, Potatoes, and other "fun ultra concoctions".
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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.
Drop Bags
We will have a ground tarp at the Start/Finish area for drop bags but runners are encouraged to set up their own area - bring a tent, tarp, chairs, supplies, etc. Aid Station drop bags should be small amounts of gear in a secured and clearly labeled bag with the aid station and athlete name and must be dropped at the designated area at the start/finish area by 5 AM Saturday or 6 AM Sunday. Bags will be returned to the same area each afternoon.
Pacers & Crew
This event does not allow pacers. Your crew can only set up tents/canopies from the road to the finish arch.
Crew should only assist their runners in the start/finish area. Crew are not allowed beyond 400m on the course or inside aid stations.
Park Passes and Camping
All individuals 12 years or older (includes athlete/crew/pacer/spectator/etc.*) entering Bastrop State Park are required to purchase a $5 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 UltraSignup registration page.
Camping and RV sites are limited and must be reserved via the Texas State Park Reservations system.
*Volunteers will receive a complimentary wristband.
*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 checkin.
SHUTTLE & PARKING
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SWAG
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MEDALS & AWARDS
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MAPS
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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.
Email cal@trailracingovertexas.com
See more info on our volunteer page: VOLUNTEER WITH TROT
SPONSORS
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PICTURES
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