Belton YRE

Belton YRE

Historic Belton and Mary Hardin Baylor Campus Year Round Event

Start/Finish:  CEFCO (former Shell) Gas Station, 912 E Central Ave, Belton, TX, 76513-3278.  This is at the NW corner of S I-35 service road and Central Ave.  Ask clerk for walkbox behind counter.  After registering, you will drive a short distance to begin the walk.  Driving directions to walk start at Liberty Park are included with the Walk Directions.  

Awards: B Award

Walk Y1399:  This 10k/6k walk is rated 1A. It is a beautiful, mostly shaded walk through downtown Belton with many historic houses, the Bell County Museum, the Mary Hardin Baylor campus, and the Nolan Creek Hike & Bike Trail. Lots of places to eat, picnic, or just rest on a shady bench.  The rating for strollers and wheelchairs is Medium.  Restrooms are available, and pets are allowed on the walk.

2023 Special Programs:  

  • Mayflower – 400th Anniversary Walk
  • Par for the Course
  • Rockin’ Around the Clock
  • Town Halls / City Halls
  • Walking with America’s Veterans

Directions:  Belton is about 60 miles north of Central Austin on I-35.  From the Dallas/Ft Worth area, go south on I-35 towards Austin.  Take exit 294A (Central) (S of Temple), continue to Shell station.  From the San Antonio/Austin area, go north on I-35 towards Waco.  Take exit 294A (Central), cross under I-35, go to CEFCO station on NW corner of S service road.