Race Overview
The Lone Star Night Run is a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon run & 10K RUCK held on Lake Mineral Wells State Park's Trailway in the foothills of North Texas. The course is open and paved with soft fine gravel. The race follows an out & back course beginning and ending at the Weatherford Trailhead.
Course Overview
- Surface: Soft fine gravel, open trail.
- Course: Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
- Elevation: Relatively flat with a slight incline out and downhill to the finish.
- Location: Weatherford Trailhead for Lake Mineral Wells Trailway
- Weather: Approximately 75-85 degrees in nighttime September weather.
Location and Times
The start and finish are located at the Weatherford Trailhead for Lake Mineral Wells Trailway. Overflow parking will take place a mile down the road at the Cartwright Park soccer fields where a shuttle will transport runners to the start line and back when they finish.
Saturday
Shuttle Begins - 6:30PM
Packet pickup - 6:30PM to 8:30PM
Half Marathon, 10K & 5K - Start time 8:30 PM
Sunday
Cutoff & Shuttle Ends - 12:30 AM (4 Hours)
Event Rules
Half Marathon - 13.1 mile out n' back
10K - 6.24 mile out n' back
5K - 3.12 mile out n' back
- This is a cupless race. We will have water refill stations to refill your own bottles and cups.
- No littering.
- Headlamps Required.
RUCK:
Weight requirements
- If you weigh more than 150 lbs = 30 lb. Ruck
- If you weigh less than 150 lbs = 20 lb. Ruck
RUCK SACK OR VEST ARE ALLOWED
What You Get
RACE GEAR/AWARDS:
- Lone Star Night Runs T-Shirt
- Finisher Medals for all finishers
- Lone Star Night RUCK patch for ruckers
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd place M and F receive a placement medal
- DFL "Dead Freakin' Last" awards for all distances
RACE EXPERIENCE:
- Aid Station Food & Hydration
- Food truck at the finish line
- Shuttle
- Photography
- Fully Marked 13 Mile Course
- Friendly & Encouraging Race Staff
Texas Summer Night Series
This race is a part of the Texas Summer Night Series. The 2025 "Texas Summer Night Series" spans all across Texas. Complete 3 out of the 6 races in the series to complete it.

Anyone who completes 3/6 runs in this series receives all 3 collectible medals in addition to a Texas Summer Night Series Water Proof Sports Duffle Bag
- June 14th | Fire Trail Running Festival (near San Antonio TX) Sign Up
- June 28th | Eastern Legend (Gilmer TX) Sign Up
- July 12th | Noche Trail Runs (near Kerrville TX) Sign Up
- Aug 9th | Bear Country Night Trek (Waco TX) Sign Up
- Aug 23rd | Fiesta Night Run (San Antonio TX) Sign Up
- Sep 6th | Lone Star Night Run (near Fort Worth TX) Sign Up
More Information/Policies/FAQ
For more detailed information, including the course map, other event info, and aid stations, please visit www.TexasOutlawRunning.com
For Policies regarding event communication, refunds/credits, discounts, ensuring race shirts/swag, lower entry prices, and changing distance, visit our Policies Page
For other questions, please make sure to look at our Frequently Asked Questions page before contacting us. If the answer is on that page, we may not respond. You can contact us by visiting our website.
Event's current local time: 5:30 PM CT