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Two Rivers Half Marathon & Ryan Bielke 5k

Join us Oct 27, 2024

for The Prettiest Race in Texas™

Formerly the Chosen Half Marathon, the Two Rivers Half Marathon and 5K will follow along River Road. Portions of the proceeds will benefit Chosen Care, as well as providing scholarships to local student athletes.

Previous Race Results:

2022 and 2023

Scroll to the bottom for Race Photos 

2024 Registration and Entry Fees

Training Program:

Registration is open for the Half training program. This 18-week program officially starts June 26th!

This program is for beginner and intermediate runners who would like a structured program and would like to train with other people. All paces will be represented and welcome to join. Must be able to complete one mile to participate in the program.

Half Marathon:

  • $75.00 – Mar 26, 2024 to Apr 7, 2024 
  • $90.00 – Apr 8, 2024 to June 20, 2024
  • $115.00 – July 1, 2024 to Sept 30, 2024
  • $125.00 – Oct 1, 2024 to Oct 20, 2024
  • $140.00 – Oct 21, 2024 to Oct 26, 2024 
  •  You may pick up your packet on race day for a $10 fee.

5k Run/Walk:

  • $25.00 – Mar 26, 2024 to Apr 7, 2024 
  • $35.00 – Apr 8, 2024 to Sept 30, 2024
  • $40.00 – Oct 1, 2024 to Oct 26, 2024
  • $45.00 on race day

Kids’ Fun Run:

  • 2024 pricing coming soon, Includes shirt and medal.
  • $10.00 – Mar 26, 2024 – April 7, 2024
  • $15.00 – April 8, 2024 – October 27, 2024
Cancellation Policy: All registration fees are non-refundable.

Two Rivers Half Marathon General Information

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Date:

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Start time:

7:30 AM

Start line:

Mountain Valley Middle School – 1165 Sattler RdNew Braunfels, TX 78132 

Finish line:

KL Ranch Camp Cliffside on River Road – 5300 River Road, New Braunfels Texas 78132

Half Marathon Award Categories
  • Overall Male/Female
  • Masters Male/Female (40 +)
  • Top 3 Male/Female in age groups: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-99
  • Largest team recognition
  • There will be no awards for 14 and under for the half marathon. This reflects our philosophy of supporting youth runners participating in appropriate distances for their age and physical development. While this is our philosophy, registration is open to allow parents to make the decision for their children to participate in the race.
Parking and Shuttles

The half marathon is a point-to-point race along the Guadalupe River, beginning in Sattler and ending at KL Ranch Camp Cliffside on River Road. Parking will be available at Sattler for the Half Marathoners. We will shuttle you back after the race. 

Gear Check

Bag check will be available at the start line; bags will be transported to the finish line for your convenience.

Half marathon participants should use the bags provided at packet pickup. For safety reasons, backpacks and other opaque bags will not be accepted. Please do not put valuable items in bags if at all possible.

Aid Stations and Bathrooms

Nine (9) aid stations will be placed along the half marathon course, roughly every 1.5 miles.

Most stations will offer both water and Superieur.

Superieur (Lime Blueberry flavor) will be the official course of hydration and nutrition.

There will be bathrooms at the start and finish line of the half marathon and limited porta-potties along the half marathon course.

One first aid station will be on the course and another at the finish line.

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup will be at the store on Friday, Oct 25, and Saturday, Oct 26. You may pick up your packet on race day for $10.

Ryan Bielke 5k General Information

Date:

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Start time:

8:00 AM

Start & Finish line:

KL Ranch Camp Cliffside on River Road – 5300 River Road, New Braunfels Texas 78132

5K Run/Walk Award Categories
  • Overall Male/Female
  • Masters Male/Female (40 +)
  • Top 3 Male/Female in age groups:      1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-99
Race Day Registration

5k runners can pick up their packet on Friday, Saturday, or race day from 6:30 to 7:45 am.

Parking

Free parking is available at KL Ranch Camp Cliffside on River Road.

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Maps – COMING SOON!

  • Two Rivers Half Marathon Course Map
  • Ryan Bielke 5k Course Map
  • Two Rivers Half Marathon Starting Area
  • Two Rivers Half Marathon Finish Area (is also 5k and Kid’s Fun Run Start/Finish Area)
  • Parking

Kids’ Fun Run

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Date:

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Start time:

9:00 am

Start & Finish line:

KL Ranch Camp Cliffside on River Road – 5300 River Road, New Braunfels Texas 78132

Ages 12 and under.

Race categories to include: 

  • 5 & Under
  • 6 – 9 
  • 10 – 12 

Children will receive colored armbands for their race category and will include one route for all three races with a second loop for the 10-12 age group. Parents should accompany smaller children.

We will have a Kid’s activity area as well with face painting, bubbles and chalk art. 

$15 – includes shirt and medal

Training Program for Two Rivers Half Marathon (October 27, 2024)

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Length:

18-Week Program (Beginner & Intermediate)

Start Date:

Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 6:00 pm

Cost:

$140 for new participants
$100 for returning participants
What you get:
  • Group training plan with others in your pace range from a certified running coach
  • Appropriate training pace targets based on a benchmark run
  • Ability-based group and individual workouts
  • Two hosted runs per week – Wednesday evening and Saturday morning*
  • 10% off store purchases for the duration of the program
  • Free training shirt
  • Samples of nutrition and other accessories
  • Two course preview runs
  • Monthly education sessions
  • Race day perks
  • Discount for Two Rivers Half Marathon race registration
*Group runs are optional and for your benefit, but not required. You can join the program and complete all or some of the runs on your own if you prefer.
Who is it for?

Beginner and intermediate runners who would like a structured program and would like to train with other people. All paces will be represented and welcome to join. Must be able to complete one mile to participate in the program.

Our motto:
We are all athletes
Goals for the program:

For participants to have fun and complete the race injury-free at the pace they are comfortable with.

Learn more:
Attend one of our orientation sessions at Two Rivers Running to meet the team and ask questions. Wednesday, June 12 at 6 pm OR Sunday, June 16 at 11 am. Pace group placement: Test run on Saturday, June 22 at 7 am at Two Rivers Running. Optional but encouraged. 
Levels: 
Beginner – I haven’t run a half and don’t have much running experience
Intermediate – I have run a half before and want to have a more structured plan.
If you have a goal time, we will refer you to the monthly coaching program.
This is a running program; if you are interested in a run/walk plan, please contact us at 830-660-6820.

Volunteers

We love our volunteers! All volunteers will receive a shirt and the undying gratitude of race organizers and participants. Register to volunteer soon!

RACE PHOTOS: NOVEMBER 19, 2023

J&B Photography
Pin Code to download your photos: 4529
Pin Code to download your photos: 5582

RACE PHOTOS: NOVEMBER 20, 2022

J&B Photography
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Contact Us

For questions email us at: [email protected]

Two Rivers Running
1265 N Academy Ave, Ste 1101
New Braunfels, TX
(830) 660-6820