Chase the Throne Austin

Presented by The Loop Running Supply

Thanks to everyone who participated in the second installment of Chase the Throne Austin. Congrats to our winners Manny Edwards and Brittany Truitt and special thanks to our friends at the Loop for making this race possible. Can’t wait to do it again in 2024!

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2023 Austin Segments

  • The competition will start off with a classic Austin 5k, starting and finishing just steps away from the Loop. Runners will cross the pedestrian bridge, head west along Town Lake, crossing over Barton Creek, and heading to the Mopac Bridge. Runners will cross the Mopac Bridge, and head back to the starting point along the trail on the northern edge of the lake.

  • For round two we’re heading to Mount Bonnell for the toughest mile in Austin: https://www.strava.com/segments/8571568

  • In round three runners will take on the Shoal Creek Trail. Runners will start and finish around Duncan Park and will turn around at 34th Street. Exact distances and route will be updated soon.

  • Full Details Coming Soon!

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Austin Chase the Throne

FAQs

How Do I Record and Submit My Run?

All runs must be recorded with a GPS watch or phone and synced via Strava or Garmin. All runs must be recorded on “Race” mode or must show elapsed time (as opposed to moving time) and then emailed to run@trialsofmilesracing.com. Our team will verify all results to ensure accuracy.

Can I Run the Segment Multiple Times?

During the competition window you are free to run the segment as many times as you choose. We will not consider the time “FINAL” until you have emailed it to run@trialsofmilesracing.com or you indicate to us that it is a final/submitted time. Please keep in mind that once you email us your time, that time is final and we can (and likely will) publicize that time. If you think you may attempt the segment again later in the week, do not submit!

Can I Run the Segment with a Friend or a Pacer?

Competitors are free to run their segments alone, in groups, or with a pack of pacers. As long as you complete the segment on your own two feet, within the required time period it will count.

What Happens if My GPS Data Gets Messed Up? How Do You Prevent Cheating?

Virtual racing is not perfect. People's data is going to get screwed up and times are going to be slightly off. We've done this enough times to know how to deal with these issues and keep things fair. Rest assured, these fields are incredibly deep and nobody is going to be able to game their way to victory. Throughout the competition our team will also make whatever tweaks are necessary to ensure the integrity of the competition.

How Do You Make the Brackets?

There is no seeding in this competition and placement in the brackets is done using an online randomizer. As a result there is quite a bit of luck in terms of how far you can go in this competition. Please also keep in mind that most people aren't super fit in January and a lot of people plan to use these segments as workouts. Even if you're going against someone significantly faster than you, if you run hard you might be surprised by the result. Strange things happen in these races!

What are the Prizes?

Coming Soon!