Bandera Endurance Trail Race
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Event overview
The HOKA Bandera Endurance Trail Race takes place January 10-11, 2026 at Hill Country State Natural Area in Bandera, Texas. The event offers the following distances:
- 100 km
- 50 km
- 25 km
- Youth 1 mile (untimed, open to ages 12 and under)
The 100 km is run as two full laps of the main loop. The 50 km is one full lap. The 25 km follows the same start as the longer races with a cutover after the Equestrian aid station and then rejoins the main course before YaYa aid station.
Course and support
Each full 50 km lap has roughly 3,300 feet of elevation gain and loss. All laps are run counterclockwise. The course is described as technical, with rock features and sotol vegetation. Hills on the route are short but steep; there is one consistently flat section near YaYa aid station often called the Race Track.
Full aid station support is provided at all aid stations. Lodge, Equestrian, and Chapas aid stations offer hot and cold foods and drinks; Boyles, Nachos, and YaYa offer regular food and drinks. The event is cupless, so runners need their own cup or bottle; collapsible cups are available for purchase onsite. Drop bag service is available for the 100 km to specific aid stations. Pacers are allowed for 100 km runners after completing one 50 km loop, with registration required. Awards include top finishers and age-group prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
