Pandora's Box of Rox

Saturday, April 24, 2027, at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet. Starts are 6 a.m. for the 52.4 mile, 7 for the marathon, 7:30 for the half, 8 for the 8 mile and 8:15 for the 4 mile; the start line closes at 8:30, and the youth 1-mile is at 10:30 a.m.

Current RunSignup entry fees, before processing fees: Pandora's Box of Rox - 52.4 Miles $138 ($148 from January 25); Pandora's Box of Rox - 26.2 Miles $110 ($115 from January 25); Pandora's Box of Rox - 13.1 Miles $102 ($112 from January 25); Pandora's Box of Rox - 8 Miles $85 ($95 from January 25); Pandora's Box of Rox - 4 Miles $70 ($75 from January 25). Prices in parentheses are the next RunSignup tier.

A 13.1-mile loop through meadows, overlooks, jeep roads and over a granite dome. The half is one lap, the marathon two and the 52.4 mile four; the 8 and 4 mile use shorter branches. The granite section is hot and exposed, so anyone running 8 miles or more needs to carry water.

You must start your final lap by 6 p.m., and the course closes at 10 p.m. Aid-station cutoffs are in the race’s cutoff chart.

Lake and Jack are fully staffed; Road and Gate have at least water, Tailwind, ice and snacks. Races are cupless (collapsible cups are $7 at pickup). Drop bags go at Lake or at Gate, about 9 miles into the loop. Restrooms and showers are at the race hub pavilion, none on course.

Friday 4:30–6 p.m. and 6:30–7 p.m., with an optional briefing 6–6:30 p.m., and Saturday 5–10 a.m.

Yes, free, but everyone entering the ranch, spectators included, must complete a waiver. Pacers have to register in advance.

No. It isn’t on the Western States qualifying-race list.