Bandera Endurance Trail Race
Bandera, United States • 10-11 Jan 2026
Event overview
The HOKA Bandera Endurance Trail Race is held at Hill Country State Natural Area in Bandera, TX. The event dates are January 10-11, 2026. Distances offered are:
- 100 km
- 50 km
- 25 km
- Youth 1 mile (ages 12 and under, untimed)
Entry fees listed on the RunSignup page are $230 for the 100k, $160 for the 50k, $130 for the 25k, and $12 for the youth run. The Bandera 100km is a Western States qualifying race; runners who meet the qualifying standard become eligible for the Western States lottery.
Course, logistics and support
The main loop measures 50 km; the 100 km is two full laps and the 25 km uses a cutover that rejoins the main loop. Laps are run counterclockwise. A full 50k lap has roughly 3,300 feet of elevation gain and loss. The course is rocky and technical, with a consistently flat section near YaYa Aid Station.
The race provides marked trails using orange caution tape, yellow arrows, confidence markers and reflective elements for night navigation. Full aid station support is provided; Lodge, Equestrian and Chapas aid stations offer hot and cold foods and drinks, while Boyles, Nachos and YaYa offer regular food and drinks. Drop bags may be placed at most aid stations the day before; delivery by the race is offered to selected aid stations only for the 100k. Chip timing uses ankle-mounted chips picked up at the venue on race morning and must be returned if a runner leaves the course. Pacers are allowed for 100k runners after one full lap; pacers must register. Awards include top overall and age-group prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.