Bandera Endurance Trail Race
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Event Details
The HOKA Bandera Endurance Trail Race offers three distances: 100km, 50km, and 25km. There is also a Youth 1 Mile race. It takes place annually at the beginning of January at the Hill Country State Natural Area in Bandera, Texas.
Course & Terrain
The main loop is 50km. The 100km race consists of two full laps, while the 25km course starts the same as the others but includes a cutover after the Equestrian Aid Station, rejoining the main course before the YaYa Aid Station. The terrain is technical and rocky, featuring sotol plants. Each full 50km lap has approximately 3,300 feet of elevation gain. The course is marked with orange caution tape, yellow arrows, and confidence markers. The event follows Leave No Trace principles and is a cupless race, requiring participants to bring their own cup or bottle.
Aid Stations & Support
Full aid station support is provided at all aid stations, offering hot and cold foods and drinks at the Lodge, Equestrian, and Chapas stations. The event permits pacers for 100km runners after the first 50km loop (or for the entire race for runners aged 60 and older). Crews and spectators are allowed at all aid stations. For the 100km race, a drop bag delivery service is available to two aid stations.
Logistics
Packet pickup is available in the days before the race at a specified running store in San Antonio and on-site at the race venue. Primitive camping is available at the park for a fee, and discounted hotel rates are offered through a partner. A park entry fee is required for non-racers aged 13 and older. The event is a qualifier for the Western States Endurance Run; runners who complete the 100km within 18 hours qualify for its lottery. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
