Race Packets, Spectators, Awards
Packet Pickup
| Friday (day before the race) | 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM |
| Race Day | 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM |
Location (both days): Shaffer Bend Recreation Area
706 CR 343A, Marble Falls, TX 78654
Parking & Directions
Parking is available at the event venue.
Additional information will be emailed one week before the event.
Weather Contingency
In case of severe weather, the event may be:
- Moved to a later start time
- Postponed to the following weekend
- Converted to a virtual option
A decision will be made 24 hours before the scheduled start.
Spectator Passes
Shaffer Bend Recreation Area charges an entry fee for all visitors, including spectators. A spectator pass is required for everyone entering the park on race day.
- Fee is per person
- Show your confirmation email or phone receipt at the park entrance
- Pass is valid on race day only
Passes purchased through our race store are honored at the gate, so there is no need to pay twice.
Buy Spectator PassesAwards
All finishers receive a finisher medallion. Top 2 male and top 2 female finishers in each individual distance category (5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, 50K, 50-mile, etc) will be recognized with awards.
Rio Colorado Ultra Buckle
Every Fit Foundation finish counts toward the Rio Colorado 250. Complete 250 km across our 2026 races and the buckle is yours, in addition to your individual race awards.
Timed events count the distance you actually cover, so the 8-Hour Solo, the 12 Hour at Fields of Gold, and backyardultras, including the Big Bastrop Backyard, can each put significant kilometers on the board.
50K and 50 Mile Buckles
Buckles are awarded for the ultra distances in addition to the standard award or medallion
