Name: 16th Annual Gem of the Hill Country 5K
Start: 2025-05-03T08:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-05-03T08:30:00-05:00
Location: Mason County Library

About

Mason, Texas, about 100 miles from Austin, San Angelo, and San Antonio will hold its 16th Annual Gem of the Hill Country 5K Run/Walk.

Come and run the trail that was traveled by Native Americans, General Robert E. Lee, and numerous other historical figures that settled Texas. This race course is a good training course for individuals or teams that are training for future half or full marathons but easy enough for the novice runner or walker.

All particiants who register before April 3rd will recieve a t-shirt.

Course

The Gem of the Hill Country 5K Run/Walk takes place on mostly paved roads(1/4 mile dirt). The course is scenic and far from flat with a few challenging hills thrown in for fun. Water stations will be available at every mile. First aid available on call.

The race starts and ends directly behind the Mason County M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library at Heritage Park. Water and snacks at finish.

Race Day Schedule

7:00 AM - 7:30 AM: Packet Pick-Up behind the Mason County Library (410 Post Hill St. Mason, TX 76856)

8:00 AM: Group warm-up led by certified trainers from Kinesio Fitt

8:30 AM: Timed Race Starts

9:30 AM: Awards

Entry Fees

Division	Price	Begin Date	End Date	Signup Fee
5K	$35.00	from Jan 02, 2025	until Apr 03, 2025	(+ $3.44 Signup fee)
	$45.00	from Apr 04, 2025	until May 03, 2025	(+ $4.06 Signup fee)

Each participant who registers before April 3rd will receive a t-shirt.

Award Categories

5K

Overall Male/Female

Top 3 Male/Female in age groups:
1-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-99

Most Spirited Business Award

Packet Pickup

Friday, May 2nd: at Kinesio Fitt from 5:30AM - 5:00PM

Saturday, May 3rd: RACE DAY from 7:00AM - 7:30AM behind the Mason County Library

Contact Info

Contact any team member at Kinesio Fitt: (325) 294-4300