Bandera Endurance Trail Race
Bandera, United States • 9-10 Jan 2027
Bandera Endurance Trail Race : Hill Country State Natural Area
Bandera Endurance Trail Race is held January 9-10, 2027 at Hill Country State Natural Area near Bandera, Texas. The event offers multiple distances and a youth one-mile run. The main course is a roughly 50 km loop; the 100 km is two full laps and the 50 km is one lap. The 25 km leaves the main loop after Equestrian Aid Station and rejoins before YaYa Aid Station.
- 100 km : two laps of the 50 km loop, 25 hour cutoff.
- 50 km : one full 50 km lap.
- 25 km : shortened lap with a cutover after Equestrian Aid Station.
- Youth 1 mile : untimed youth course, finisher medal.
Course notes: laps run counterclockwise. Expect about 3,300 feet of elevation change per 50 km lap (about 6,600 feet for 100 km). Terrain is rocky and technical with short steep hills and sections of flat trail near YaYa Aid Station. All course junctions are marked with tape, arrows, and reflector-backed markers for night use.
Support and logistics: full aid station support is provided; Lodge, Equestrian, and Chapas stations offer hot and cold foods. The series is cupless; runners should carry a cup or bottle. Drop bag delivery is offered to Nachos and Chapas for 100 km only. Pacers are allowed for the 100 km after one lap and must register. Timing uses ankle chips picked up at the venue on race morning. Park entry and camping fees apply to non-racers; primitive camping and limited RV hookups are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.