Big Bend Ultra - Terlingua, TX
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Big Bend Ultra - Terlingua, TX
Big Bend Ultra is the 23rd annual trail race held Sunday, January 17th 2027 at Big Bend Ranch State Park. The event is part of the Texas Trail Championship and offers open registration starting July 2026.
Distances offered include:
- 100k single loop; 4,571 ft gain; cX Rating 219.3 / hard; field limited to 100.
- 55k 2,485 ft gain; cX Rating 176.4 / hard.
- 35k 1,473 ft gain; cX Rating 154.7 / moderate.
- 20k 746 ft gain; cX Rating 135.7 / moderate.
- 10k 294 ft gain; cX Rating 120.6 / easy; no aid stations.
All runners start and finish at the Barton Warnock Visitor Center. Race day parking is about 200 meters from the visitor center and parking at the visitor center is not allowed. The course is extremely remote with zero cellular coverage and gold tier dark skies for notable stargazing.
Aid stations are remote and largely inaccessible to crews or spectators. Contrabando and Bravo have permanent pit toilets; other stations use pop up privies. Only Contrabando/Delta is accessible to spectators by vehicle. Pacers are not allowed.
Drop bag deadlines are set at the Barton Warnock Center on Saturday for specific stations. Drop bag return schedules vary by station and unclaimed items are held for 30 days. Finishers receive a hand made clay finisher medal and a post race meal for which the bib serves as the meal ticket. The 100k finishers receive a buckle and the 100k has a strict 20 hour cutoff. Awards include overall and age group categories. A portion of proceeds supports Friends of Big Bend Ranch State Park and the Big Bend Trail Alliance. Volunteers must speak English and should be prepared for remote trail work. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.