Save the World Brewing Company hosts a Halloween-themed 5K on Oct. 25. Staff photo
Drink in fall’s beauty and bounty at four October trail runs in the Highland Lakes. Two are odes to autumn, while the other two toast local beers and wines with Halloween themes.
OCT. 4
Autumn Harvest trail runs
Turkey Bend Recreation Area
4000 Shaw Drive in Marble Falls
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Up first on Oct. 4 is the Autumn Harvest event at the Lower Colorado River Authority’s Turkey Bend Recreation Area on Lake Travis near Marble Falls. Choose from a marathon, half-marathon, 12-hour ultra, 10-kilometer run, or 5K. All options wind through a trail saturated in fall colors and soothed by tranquil waters. The courses feature moderate elevation changes and single-track and wider paths.
The longer races start in the morning but trail into the harvest moonlit night (headlamps needed).
OCT. 19
Haunted Wine Run 5K
Perissos Vineyard and Winery
7214 Park Road 4 West in Burnet
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This Halloween-themed run through Perissos’ breathtaking landscape will get your heart racing. Run or walk the 5K course, then stroll over to the winery for a refreshing glass or bottle.
OCT. 25
Fields of Gold Trail Run
Shaffer Bend Recreation Area
706 CR 343A in Marble Falls
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Fall in love with the LCRA’s Shaffer Bend during the earthtoned season. Pick from courses of 50 miles, 50 kilometers, a marathon, half-marathon, 10 kilometers, or 5K fun run for families. Fields of Gold lives up to its name as runners head through gold, amber, and crimson grasslands, meadows, and wooded valleys.
OCT. 25
Save the World Brew Run 5K
Save the World Brewing Co.
1510 Resource Parkway in Marble Falls
Sign up at the link.
Another Halloween-themed run that’s perfect for serious runners, fun runners, walkers, and beer lovers. Costumes are encouraged! R2W Timing will time and score the event.
