Mosaic Trail Race
IS BACK!
(& MOVED DOWN THE ROAD TO BURNET)
Races: 50K, 26.2 mi, 13.1 mi, 10K, 5K, youth 1 mi
When: December 5, 2026
Where: Canyon of the Eagles
16942 Ranch Road 2341, Burnet, TX 78611
Closest bigger cities: Austin, Burnet
All of us are like pieces of a mosaic. We're all different sizes, shapes, colors, styles, ages...But when we join together for a common goal, we create a beautiful picture together, a mosaic of fun if you will! And nothing is more fun than playing in the dirt together!
So, we created this trail running weekend in the outskirts of Burnet, at the beautiful Canyon of the Eagles LCRA Park, to give us an excuse to play together. All ages, ethnicities, backgrounds, and generations are invited to run and hike these trails at an awesome park, just outside the city, on the north shore of Lake Buchanan. This race is truly for everyone, with really generous cutoffs so you can hike at a relaxing pace, or race competitively, or anything between. And we are especially challenging families to make a common goal to exercise together, to finish a race together, to play in the dirt together, to try something new together, and to come together to help complete this massively fun mosaic with others in our community!
We are very excited to show off this amazing park with our friends of the Lower Colorado River Authority! They are a joy to work with and we think you’re going to love this edition to their amazing parks around the Texas Hill Country. For those who don’t know, the LCRA has been on a mission to enhance the lives of Texans through water stewardship, energy and community service by providing recreational spaces to help get more people outdoors.
We encourage you to support their efforts and go play at all their parks around Texas!
Click on any of the section titles below for more information.
Schedule ▼
Race Schedule
EVERYTHING HAPPENS AT THE RACE SITE
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
Course Marking and Race Hub Setup: Sun up to sun down pretty much
FRIDAY
Packet Pickup: 4:30pm-6:00pm, at Canyon of the Eagles, at the Packet Pickup Tent, down by the dock on the edge of the lake
Pre-Race Briefing: 5:30pm-6:00pm Pre Race Briefing and Q&A w/ drinks provided by Tejas Trails (not mandatory), at Canyon of the Eagles, at the Packet Pickup Tent
Packet Pickup: 6:00pm-6:30pm, at Canyon of the Eagles, at the Packet Pickup Tent
SATURDAY
Packet Pickup:
6:30am-8:45am (for all distances)
10:00-10:30am (for Youth Races)
Race Starts:
7:00am - 50km and 26.2 mi Mass Start
8:00am - 13.1mi, 10km, and 5km Mass Start
8:10am - Start Line Closes
10:30am - Youth 1 Mile Mass Start
50km Final Lap Cutoff: 1:40pm (50km runners must be on your last full lap)
Final Cutoff: 5:00pm (course closed)
Teardown: Saturday all afternoon and night (yes, we always need help)
Course Information ▼
Course Information
RACE DISTANCES: 50K, 26.2 mi, 13.1 mi, 10K, 5K, youth 1 mi
ROUTE DETAILS:
The race routes will all follow the same general route with shortcuts per distance.
The 50K will enjoy three fun 10.3+ mile laps.
The 26.2 mile race will do four 6.55 mile laps.
The 13.1 mile race will do two 6.55 mile laps.
The 10K, and 5K races will each do one lap.
You’ll see very well marked intersections showing you when one distance shortcuts off the other. No navigating or route-finding will be needed whatsoever. Just simply follow your distance at those intersections.
Even though this park doesn’t have any massive climbs, know that this is Texas Hill Country.
That means you'll see easier stretches, some wider jeep road sections, some tighter singletrack; and also hard-packed dirt, rocks, drops, climbs, ups, downs, cacti, creek beds, bluffs, ravines, water, and a lot of beautiful challenges along the way.
Course Markings
We go above and beyond on our course markings and have become known around the world for it. We will have orange Tejas Trails caution tape blocking off any open intersections; yellow arrows stapled to stakes, signposts, fences, and trees; and hundreds of confidence markers between. You never have to navigate or use a map.
Course markings are not color-coded per distance. When you get to an intersection where a shorter distance breaks off from the longer main loop, there will be signs with distances on them pointing the appropriate ways. Simply follow the signs with your distance on them. If you don’t see your distance, you just missed your turn. Don’t ever cross caution tape. It usually is required that we keep the caution tape on the ground, but it is always obvious and will act as a guardrail for you at open intersections.
Also, for any of our races that take place in dark hours, all our markings have high grade reflectors in them, so the course actually becomes even easier to follow in the dark!
Now, of course, you can get off course. So, if you are new to trail running, you must train your brain to keep looking up; and especially don’t trust the person in front of you. We have a special “Lemming Award” for those who blindly follow someone else off course and then get mad at us.
Leave No Trace
Littering can get you pulled from the race and disqualified.
All of our races are cupless, which means you’ll need to bring your own cup or water bottle for drinks at the aid stations. By going cupless, we help protect our beautiful trails from trash and reduce waste in our landfills. If you forget, don’t worry—collapsible cups will be available for purchase at packet pickup for $7 cash or Venmo. Once the merch tent opens, you can purchase with credit card there.
Leave No Trace:
We are a proud partner of Leave No Trace. We respect nature and avoid littering on these beautiful trails. Please save the trash in your pockets until a trash bin is available. There will not be anyone to pick up after you.
Fruit peels are also trash because those fruits are not indigenous in this area.
This also means you can’t leave T.P. in the woods. Not even under a rock. Please have a baggie and personal wipes if you need to “go” in the woods. Then keep it all in the baggie until a trash receptacle is available.
Aid Stations ▼
Aid Stations
We will have full aid stations on course in several locations. You won’t need to carry water or fuel for more than 3.5 miles no matter what distance you do.
See the aid station chart to see exact gaps and details per station.
The first aid station will be water, ice, Tailwind, and Saltstick only as it’ll come up a little early in the route.
But the Eagle Eye Aid Station will be fully supported with amazing volunteers and also will include all the good stuff. PB&J, fruit, salty snacks, sweat snacks, and a plethora of choices. There will also be Coke, Ginger Ale, Mountain Dew, water, ice, and products from our amazing sponsors, such as Tailwind, Saltstick, and others.
Drop Bags ▼
Drop Bags
We do not provide drop bag service for this race. You don’t really need to put drop bags anywhere other than the Race Hub.
As for your drop bag placement around the start/finish area, we keep this event loose. You can place your drop bag anywhere that doesn’t impede the race chute or finish area.
Race Day Results & Timing ▼
Race Day Results & Timing & Scoring
Start Options
We will have a mass start with some distances starting at the same time as each other (see the schedule at the top of this page for exact details and pay attention to your pre-race emails as sometimes things change last minute. We also leave the start line open for a little while longer for those who want to avoid the mass start, enjoy a more casual entry onto the course, and don’t care about overall awards.
Results and Live Split Updates
Click this button on race day to see updated results each time a runner passes a timing mat on the course and the final results. Timing mats are always at the start/finish/next lap line, and sometimes an additional mat is placed out on the course.
Timing and Scoring
The results page will show two times for each runner. “Gun Time” and “Chip Time”. Here’s what that means for you:
“Gun Time” is the time from the mass start (when the starter officially starts your distance) until when you cross the finish line. This is everyone’s “official time”, no matter when you enter the race course; and is the time that is used for all rankings and awards.
“Chip Time” is the time from when you actually cross the start line until the time you cross the finish line. This is not used for official times or award rankings. But if you begin after the Mass Start you can see this time in the results to know the time you actually covered the course in.
Volunteering ▼
Volunteering
We fully recognize we could not (and would not want to) put on any of these events without your help. Volunteers breathe life into these events. You make them personal for people. We no doubt need you and love this component to our business. So, know that we will always do everything we can afford to do to help you enjoy your time out there in the trenches helping those runners achieve their goals and dreams.
As a volunteer, you get:
Park entry fees and Camping fees paid for (if your role requires you to sleep at the park)
Food brought to you while you are volunteering
Shirt, hat, race swag, etc.
Loads of good memories
All the gear you need to successfully accomplish your task
Volunteer hours exchanged for future race entries
We can always use help, specifically for: course marking, packet pickup, aid stations, finish line, course sweeping, teardown, and more!
Swag & Stuff ▼
Swag & Stuff
Your race entry comes with a bunch of good stuff! You’ll get the comfort of our world-renowned course markings so you don’t have to worry about getting lost. You’ll get our notorious staff and volunteer support (and probably leave with new friends you met at an aid station or the finish line)! We will offer a plethora of aid station food and drink options, as well as finish line drinks. There will be a relaxing race hub area with backyard games and toys for kids to play with for your spectators, friends, and family. We also typically have a food truck at the finish line serving a variety of good food and drink options, including an accommodating menu of most food allergies and vegan options.
You can also expect awesome gear you’ll actually want to wear, and a truly unique medal that you’ll be proud to have. Those who sign up before the shirt cutoff (when we actually have to put the shirt order in) will receive a nice shirt. Sometimes long sleeve, short sleeve, sleeveless, tank top, or something else we find that’s cool and different from the year before. Those who register after that date will receive a cool non-size specific item, such as a hat, beanie, arm warmers, scarf, drink ware, or something else we find.
If you don’t like the swag item you received, you may swap your item after the final Packet Pickup is over (when we have ensured everyone got the item they signed up for). You can also purchase the other item(s) if you like all of them. This will all happen from the Tejas Trails merchandise tent when it’s onsite, and otherwise will be made available at the Packet Pickup Tent or the Finish Line Tent.
Also, for our longer events, sometimes we offer a “Premium Garment” that you can upgrade to during the Race Registration steps.
Please note, we don’t always get the shirt color we had planned these days, as things are goofy with shipping and fulfilling. If the shirt color changes, sometimes we have to change the design colors too. But you can count on a quality item.
Timing & DNF ▼
Timing & DNF
Chip Timing
All races will be chip timed. Chips will be attached to an ankle strap, picked up on race morning only at the event venue, and must be worn on your ankle during the race. Chips are likely to not work if worn anywhere other than your ankle.
Once you finish, we will have a bin for you to place your chip into. Our head timer will take care of it from there.
Please reference the “Start Options” section above for exact details of how we are utilizing “Gun Time” vs “Chip Time”, depending on which Start Option you choose during registration. For the “Open Start Option”, it is very important you do not get near the Start Line with your timing chip until you are ready to start. There is a different Start Line than the Finish Line/Next Lap Line. Consider the Start Line your “on ramp” onto the highway. Once on, you don’t hit that arch and timing mat again.
Check Out
If you leave the race for any reason before completing the full race distance, you must turn in your timing chip. If we have your Chip, then we know you have left the course & we won't go looking for you all day & night.
DNF (Did Not Finish)
If you decide to not finish the distance you registered for, you may get a finisher medal to commemorate the miles you did finish; but you will be a DNF in the results; and you will not be in contention for awards for the shorter distance category.
Split Time Collection
Some races may have mid-point reads to help us track progress during the race. If you see a timing mat on the course, make sure you run over it.
Pacers ▼
Pacers
Pacers are not allowed for this event.
Overall Awards ▼
Overall Awards
We love celebrating our top finishers! However, we don’t have awards ceremonies at most of our events. But all the top finishers will receive some really great stuff!
We will have some fun, special, handmade overall awards to hand out when you cross the finish line. Volunteers will check results as you cross, but sometimes there’s a delay since our events are mostly remote. So, if you think you may be in contention for one, please ask before leaving.
Please note, we do not mail awards to anyone who leaves without their earned award. If there is any signal, you can also look up how you did on the results page (found in the pre-race email and at the top of this event webpage).
For this race, we award the Top 3 Overall + Top 1 Masters (50 & Older) per distance.
There are special awards handed out uniquely for the Tejas 250, Tejas 300, and Tejas 400.
For anyone who completes 500, 1000, 1500km or miles at the same event, we give away special fleeces for you to make others jealous with.
Families & Youth Run ▼
Families & Youth Run
Tejas Trails is for families! We have a few things going on to help everyone have fun on race weekend.
For you runners who are trying to figure out how to train and race while trying to be a good friend, partner, spouse, or grandparent.
For you family members and friends who are trying to support your runner, but get bored out of your minds trying to keep your young ones safe and busy.
Our goal is for the runner’s family and friends to have fun things to do, enjoy hanging out, exercise, play in the woods, and create great life-long memories together. Bottom line, we want families to grow closer together because of Tejas Trails events. So, we will provide things like family discounts, yard games, practically free youth races, and a family-friendly environment.
One of our favorite parts of our events is the Youth Trail Run. The course will be around a mile, and at most events it’s possible to run less for our really young racers! You can register your child on the main Reg button at the top of this page. It is an untimed race, and every runner receives a race bib and finisher medal.
We will also have a bunch of backyard games setup around the Race Hub. Just look for the ‘Fun and Games’ flag, and dig through the totes to find some fun toys and games for all ages.
We are proud to be a part of the Youth Trail Series by ATRA & USATF
If you see this badge on an event page, that means that event is a part of the Youth Trail Series, which is a growing nation-wide series of events that are seeking to help grow youth trail runners, to have more fun and be involved at the recreational level, and to ultimately lead to more competitive runners repping Team USA at international trail running races!
For any registrant who is 19 & Under, your registration will automatically be discounted 15-20%. No code is needed. This is good for all our races of 10 miles and shorter
Getting Here ▼
Getting Here
Everything happens at Canyon of the Eagles LCRA Park in Burnet, TX.
The park charges $5 per person for their access fee. Racers are covered by your event registration fee. Just be ready to let the gate tenant know you are a registered racer. We always suggest having your registration confirmation email pulled up, although they may or may not request it.
When you pull onto the property off of 2341, continue on that road following signs to the edge of the lake. There will be several parking areas. Know that some of those areas are up to about a ¼ mile from the race hub, while some are right at it. So, get there early and plan accordingly.
The race hub is down by the pier at the swimming area literally right next to Lake Buchanan.
Camping & Lodging ▼
Camping & Lodging
Camping and RV (full hook-up sites) are available at the park.
Book them directly with the park and see those details on their park website.
There are also various lodging options in and around Lake Buchanan, and the Burnet area. If you want more options a little further away, you can find them in Liberty Hill, Georgetown, Leander, and Cedar Park (all suburbs and nearby cities of North Austin).
