Race Overview
The Lone Star Night Run is a 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon run 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)
Race 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.
What You Get
RACE GEAR/AWARDS:
- Lone Star Night Runs T-Shirt
- Finisher Medals for all finishers
- 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 (near Lufkin 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/Refunds/Discounts
For more detailed information, including the course map, other race info, and aid stations, please visit the www.TexasOutlawRunning.com or click "Website" above. Pre-race emails are sent out 1-2 days prior to race day.
Runners may receive a full race credit to any race of their choosing with a minimum 14-day notice. Race credits cannot be transferred for notices less than 14 days. We do not offer full refunds. Receive your credit by canceling your registration. To cancel, log into Ultrasignup > Registration History and select “Edit” to cancel your race. Your credit needs to be used within one year. If you need an extended time to use your credit due to medical reasons (including pregnancy) or military deployments, please reach out beforehand.
We proudly offer discounts for all active duty military & first responders. Please email texasoutlawrunning@gmail.com with an ID of your profession to claim your discount.
Please note, Texas Outlaw Running Company does not ship out race apparel or medals if a runner does not show up for the race.
Event's current local time: 4:02 PM CT
