Course Map, Start Line & Parking — Ennis Bluebonnet Run

Start and finish: 2300 W Ennis Ave, Ennis, TX 75119. See the Race Day page for parking and packet pickup, whose location is separate from the start line.

Both races run through Ennis, Texas — the Official Bluebonnet City of Texas — at the height of bluebonnet season, while the Bluebonnet Trails Festival fills the town around the course. Expect open prairie, lake views, and wildflowers by the mile.

The 5K route

• 3.1 miles
• One loop
• Chip timed

A single scenic loop from the shared start/finish line, taking in the park side of the course with Lake Clark’s shaded paths and water views. It’s a route for every level: competitive runners race it, and walkers cover the same ground at their own pace.

The 10K route

• 6.2 miles
• Double loop
• Chip timed

The 10K doubles the experience: a two-loop course starting at 2300 W Ennis Ave, Ennis, TX 75119 that stretches out past Lake Clark Park and the dam, crosses the conserved native grassland of Kachina Prairie, and reaches its turnaround by the Ennis Municipal Airport before heading back in.

Terrain, timing & rules

• Hybrid surface: mostly pavement with off-pavement sections and a few inclines — trail shoes aren’t needed, but sure footing helps
• Chip timed, with water stations on course and at the finish line
• Up to 2 hours to complete your race
• No pets on the course; strollers are best suited to the 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk
• A modified rain route is used if severe weather affects the course

Landmarks along the way

• 🏁Start/Finish Line

  Begin and end your race at the start/finish line.

• 🌳Lake Clark Park

  Scenic lake views and shaded paths through the park.

• 🌾Kachina Prairie

  Ennis' hidden gem - a native prairie conserved by Ennis Garden Club & Indian Trail Master Naturalists.

• ✈️Ennis Municipal Airport

  The 10K turnaround point - pass by the Ennis Municipal Airport.

Preview the routes

Want to study the turns before race morning? Preview the 5K route on Strava or see the full 10K route.