2025 UPDATES
We have some exciting updates for the 2025 Wildflower Trail Run, the race date is now set for May 10th and 11th weekend which means we are bringing back the special Mother's Day bonus medal for all our running mom's out there.
We are also thrilled to announce the new 100km ultra distance, utilizing both Saturday and Sunday, and think this will become one of the best 100k's in the country with the amazing single-track trails of Bastrop State Park.
Registration for all TROT races and volunteering is now on RunSignup.
Stay tuned for more!
2024 Course Preview
See below course section for maps, GPX, links, etc.
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, 2024 will feature a new trail section!
2025 Tentative Schedule
Friday, May 9th
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Packet Pickup - Mayfest Park (Map)
4:00 - 5: 00 PM Race Briefing - Mayfest Park (Map)
Saturday, May 10th
SCHOOL BUS RUNS FROM 4:30 AM UNTIL 3:00 PM at MAYFEST PARK - NO PARKING IN BASTROP STATE PARK - SHUTTLE VAN BY REQUEST 3 PM ONWARDS,
5:00 AM -8:00 AM: Packet Pickup at Mayfest Park (Map) - Parking/Shuttle
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 11th
SCHOOL BUS RUNS FROM 5:30 AM UNTIL 3:30 PM at MAYFEST PARK - NO PARKING IN BASTROP STATE PARK - SHUTTLE VAN BY REQUEST
6:00 AM - 7:30 AM: Packet Pickup Mayfest Park (Map) - Parking/Shuttle
7:00 AM: Start of the Marathon
7:30 AM: Start of the Half Marathon
8:00 AM: Start of the 7M
RACE CUTOFF 3:00 PM (8 HOURS)
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 to a shorter distance during open registration on UltraSignup per the TROT policies. To change your race to a different event (up or down in distance) or cancel, go to your UltraSignup registration and select the edit button. 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.
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. 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 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 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. The park fee is included for runners with registration, your bib is your park pass (wrist band not requried).
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
NO PARKING INSIDE BASTROP STATE PARK
Saturday, May 10th
SCHOOL BUS RUNS FROM 4:30 AM UNTIL 3:00 PM at MAYFEST PARK - NO PARKING IN BASTROP STATE PARK - SHUTTLE VAN BY REQUEST 3 PM ONWARDS
Sunday, May 11th
SCHOOL BUS RUNS FROM 5:30 AM UNTIL 3:30 PM at MAYFEST PARK - NO PARKING IN BASTROP STATE PARK - SHUTTLE VAN BY REQUEST
2024 SWAG
Runners have a choice of items including Wildflower shirts or other TROT swag items at registration. We will have a shirt for Saturday and a different color for Sunday!
2024 MEDALS
Every participant will receive a handcrafted wood wildflower medal from Elevation Culture, a second medal will be available for those doing both days. We will have bonus tabs added to your lanyard for each distance you complete.
2024 COURSE INFO & MAPS
Runners, YOU are responsible for knowing the order of loops for your race. All loops must be completed in the order as stated below.
All races start/finish in the same location within Bastrop State Park, there is NO parking inside the park. Mayfest Park will have packet pickup 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). The 5k will NOT pass the on-course aid station. ALL RACES MANDATORY carry your own hydration!
All races stick to similar loops running clockwise from the start/finish area. All loops head North to climb to the park main overlook before crossing the road heading East. Watch for "do not enter" signs on trail intersections. Look for traffic when crossing roadways. Old Road is the shortest loop, Harmon Road is the medium loop which turns at the on-course aid station. The Big Loop continues over Harmon Road and for some races will include a new lake loop add-on. All races go through Fehr's Overlook building on every loop which is a short out-and-back. The 7M is the only race that starts the opposite direction to complete the Fehr Overlook climb at the start before returning to the start and continuing the loop as normal, watch for two-way traffic during this section.
5k: Old Road Loop (NO AID STATION on course)
10k: Harmon Road Loop
25K: Big Loop (no lake) and Harmon Road Loop
50K: 2 x Big Lake Loop, Harmon Road Loop, and Old Road
7M: Fehr's Lookout back to start, Harmon Road Loop
Half: Big Loop (no lake) and Old Road Loop
Marathon: Big Lake Loop, 2 x Harmon Road Loop, and Old Road
Tips:
Know your race course and order of loops which must be completed in the order stated. Pause at intersections to check signs if you are confused.
All races start and finish at the same spot. Except for the 7M, all races will begin the loop heading North. The 7M begins with an out-and-back to the Fehr Lookout. Watch for two-way traffic.
The 5k does not pass the on-course aid station (Harmon Rd).
All races on every loop will go through the Fehr Lookout building, this is a short out-and-back through the actual building. Do not pass by without completing this section on every loop.
The on-course aid station is located at the North end of Harmon Road 3.8mi from the start of the loop.
The above race maps will take you to the Strava route with the elevation profile and map. You can also download the GPX to your watch for guidance.
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