Bandera Endurance Trail Race

Event details

The HOKA Bandera Endurance Trail Race takes place January 10-11, 2026 at Hill Country State Natural Area in Bandera, Texas. Race distances offered are 100 km, 50 km, 25 km, and a Youth 1-mile run for ages 12 and under. The 100 km is two full laps of the main loop, the 50 km is one full lap, and the 25 km follows the main start then uses a cutover before rejoining the full course. The 100 km has a 25-hour time cutoff. Runners who complete the 100 km within 17 hours qualify to enter the Western States lottery. There is a Saturday non-competitive 50 km option; finishers there are recorded but are not eligible for overall awards. Top overall and age-group awards are given, including Top 3 male and female and 10-year age-group winners.

Course and race support

The main loop is counterclockwise and has about 3,300 ft of elevation gain and equal loss per 50 km lap (about 6,600 ft for the 100 km). Terrain is technical and rocky with native plants such as sotol; most of the course is hilly with one consistently flat section near YaYa aid station. The race is chip timed with ankle-mounted chips issued on race morning. Full aid station support is provided; Lodge, Equestrian, and Chapas stations offer hot and cold foods and drinks, while Boyles, Nachos, and YaYa offer regular food and drinks. Drop bags may be self-placed at most aid stations the day before; race-provided delivery is available to select aid stations for 100 km entrants only. Pacers are allowed for 100 km runners after one 50 km loop; one pacer at a time and pacers must register. Course markings include tape, arrows, and reflective markers for night running. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.