Perpetual Motion
- Date
- December 5–6, 2026
- Distance
- 6-Hour Run · 6-Hour (MEDAL ONLY) · 12-Hour Run & more
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
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.
180
Days to train
- Race
- Perpetual Motion
- Date
- December 5–6, 2026
Coming Up
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KELLER FIRECRACKER 5K & 10K
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Less than a mile away
Southlake 1600
4 miles away
Hot Hatch Chile Run, Walk, & Roll 10K & 5K, 1M Fun Run
10K · 5K
4 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Perpetual Motion?
- Perpetual Motion is a running race held in Grapevine, Texas on December 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Perpetual Motion?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Grapevine, Texas at Sunfish Loop @ Silver Lake Marina, Grapevine, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Perpetual Motion?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Perpetual Motion
Dec 5, 2026