Bandera Endurance Trail Race

HOKA Bandera Endurance Trail Race

The HOKA Bandera Endurance Trail Race takes place on January 10-11, 2026 at Hill Country State Natural Area in Bandera, TX. The event includes a youth trail run plus three main trail distances. The race uses mass starts by distance and is chip timed; timing chips are issued on race morning and are worn on the ankle.

• 100 km
• 50 km
• 25 km
• Youth 1 mile

Course, support, and rules

The main loop is a 50 km circuit. The 100 km is two full laps, the 50 km is a single lap, and the 25 km follows the main route with an earlier cutover that rejoins the full course later. All laps run counterclockwise. A full 50 km lap has about 3,300 feet of elevation gain and loss, and the 100 km totals roughly 6,600 feet of elevation change. The terrain is rocky and technical, with short steep hills and limited flat sections near the YaYa aid station.

Aid stations provide full support around the course. Lodge, Equestrian, and Chapas aid stations offer hot and cold food and drinks; Boyles, Nachos, and YaYa offer regular food and drinks. Drop bags can be placed at aid stations and some drop-bag delivery is provided for the 100 km. Pacers are allowed for 100 km runners after one 50 km loop; one pacer at a time and pacers must register. Completion of the Bandera 100 km within 18 hours qualifies a runner to enter the Western States lottery. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.