Perpetual Motion
Perpetual Motion is a running and ultra race on December 5–6, 2026 in Grapevine, TX, with entry fees from $10 to $160.
- Date
- December 5–6, 2026 (90 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$160
- Sports
- RunningUltra
From the Organizer
Perpetual Motion 6-hour, 12-hour and 24-hour run!
Run for 6, 12 or 24 hours on a closed loop course on the shore of beautiful Lake Grapevine! 12-Hr & 24-Hour races start Saturday @ 9AM. 6-Hour race starts Saturday @ 10AM. Race features:
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Certified 800 meter (0.5144 mile) paved loop
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Change direction every 4 hours
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Packet Pickup at race location Fri (4PM-6PM) and Sat (7:00AM-10AM)
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Awards ceremony (weather permitting): 6-hour (Saturday @ 4:30PM) 12-Hour (Saturday @ 9:30PM) 24-Hour (Sunday @ 9:30AM)
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Aid station daytime features: usual ultra foods (Flavors: sweet, salty, sour, fruity, chocolate, and/or bland; Textures: crunchy, soft and/or chewy)
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Aid station nighttime features: usual ultra foods + hot soups/meals + hot drinks
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Sports drink: Hammer Heed
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Plenty of spots to set up your personal Aid Station
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Plenty of FREE camping! Parking on the loop!
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Long-sleeve shirts (size not guaranteed after November 16)
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Unique participant medals, useful swag!
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Trophies for top 3 Males and top 3 Females in each in-person race.
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Coins for 50+ Miles
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Buckles for 100+ miles! (Must be verified for Virtual.)
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Expert timing by Mike Melton with MCM Timing and Results LLC
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Registration opens in early April
BONUS: Watch the "Twinkle Light Boat Parade" lights during the event!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
60°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Grapevine Dam, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Grapevine, TX
Population
50,875
as of 2023
City Elevation
638 ft
Nearest Airport
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Perpetual Motion, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
90
Days to train
- Race
- Perpetual Motion
- Date
- December 5–6, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Ultramarathon
An ultramarathon is anything beyond the standard marathon — 50K, 50-mile, 100K, 100-mile, and timed events. Crossing the line is less about speed and more about not quitting.
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Perpetual Motion
Dec 5, 2026