Texas Switchback Trail Race
Race Day Weather
Warm start, heat builds quickly
Runners will face a starting temperature of 66°F, climbing to 83°F by race end, with humidity around 64%. A light SSE wind at 11 mph may provide some mild relief, but runners should prepare for a significant temperature increase as they progress. It's advisable to start conservatively and hydrate frequently, particularly in the later laps when the heat intensifies.
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Race Info
The Texas Switchback Trail Race is held each May at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch near Johnson City, about 45 minutes west of Austin. The race offers marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K distances on single-track trail and serves as the third and final event in Trail Roots' Rogue Trail Series. The course has been voted best trail race in Austin by Austin Fit Magazine, and runners finish with a swim in Flat Creek. Source
