Auditorium Shores
Thursday, June 5, 2025
THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2025
AUDITORIUM SHORES
For 22 years, Austin’s favorite nighttime tradition has brought together runners, walkers, and Trail lovers for an unforgettable evening benefiting the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.
Join us on Thursday, June 5, 2025, for a high-energy 5K under the moonlight, kicking off with a shotgun start in downtown Austin. The scenic course winds along the streets bordering Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail before finishing at the ultimate post-run fiesta—complete with legendary Tex-Mex, refreshing margaritas, and live music.
Don’t miss this iconic Austin tradition—grab your friends, lace up, and let’s run for the Trail!
Registration includes:
Want to hit the course with your margarita buddy? Form a team and run together! Simply register as a Team Captain, set your team to public or private, and invite your friends to join in on the fun. Already signed up but want to join a team? No problem! Just log into your Event Dog account and select your squad—it’s as easy as choosing salt or no salt on the rim.
Every step you take supports the Trail! 100% of registration fees go directly to The Trail Conservancy, helping us protect, enhance, and connect the Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail for all.
So grab your crew, lace up, and let’s hit the Trail—together!
How old do you have to be to participate?
My friends and family are coming to cheer me on, but not participating in the run. Can they join me at the Finish Line Party?
My dog loves to run. Can I bring him with me to the run?
Are running strollers allowed?
What time should I arrive?
What can I expect at the Finish Line Party?
I registered for the run but now cannot make it. Can I request a refund or transfer my registration?
Setting Up a Team:
The Team Captain must register on the registration website using the Team Captain option.
Adding/Removing Team Members:
Even though you created the team and are the Team Captain, you must join the team once you complete your race registration form.
If the team access is public:
If the team access is “Invite Only” or “Anyone with the link”:
Inviting others to join your team:
Adding a Team Member who registered but didn’t use your invitation link:
Confirm or Remove Team Members:
You will receive an email two weeks before from the run with dates, times, and the location for packet pick-up. The email will come from the same system that you registered through to the same email you used to register.
What is in your race packet:
We order shirts based on the size you request while registering, but will have a few extra in each size. Shirts will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. So to guarantee you get the size you want, please plan to pick up your packet early.
Plan ahead! Road closures will go into effect beginning at 6:00PM so traffic will be heavier than usual in the area surrounding the event.
AUDITORIUM SHORES is located at 900 W Riverside Drive, Austin TX 78704.
HIKE OR BIKE USING THE BUTLER TRAIL. We recommend arriving by way of the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail Park off-site and get your pre-race warm up in early. Plan your trip Trail Maps.
HOP ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WITH CAPMETRO. Maybe you prefer to get a pre-race meditation in. Hop on public transportation and get dropped off nearby. Plan your trip with CapMetro.
DRIVE/RIDE WITH FRIENDS AND PARK. There are several paid public parking options nearby:
Palmer Events Center Parking Garage – Barton Springs Road ($15 parking)
City Hall Parking Garage – 301 W. 2nd Street, available after 5:00PM ($10 parking)
One Texas Center Parking Garage – Barton Springs & S 1st Street
The following items are prohibited from the run and post-run venue:
Location: 1920 E Riverside Drive, Suite A-120 PMB 223 Austin, TX 78741
Phone: 1-855-44-TRAIL
The Trail Conservancy is a non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax ID: 87-0699956.
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Purchase your tickets now and save! Prices increase on May 8.