Big Bend Ultra - Terlingua, TX
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Big Bend Ultra - Terlingua, TX
The 23rd annual Big Bend Ultra takes place Sunday, January 17, 2027, in Big Bend Ranch State Park. All distances start and finish at the Barton Warnock Visitor Center; race day parking is not available at the visitor center.
Distances offered:
- 10k
- 20k
- 35k
- 55k
- 100k
The course runs through extremely remote territory with zero cellular coverage. The race area is within an International Dark-Sky Association gold tier park, providing notable night sky visibility. Communications support is provided primarily by an amateur radio repeater network; radio frequencies will be assigned to participants on arrival.
Finishers receive event recognitions and items: handmade clay finisher medals and a post-race meal for finishers, with a belt buckle awarded to 100K finishers. The race awards 1st–3rd overall male and female, 1st Masters (50+), and age group winners. The race bib is used as the meal ticket.
Volunteers support trail setup, tear down, and safety patrol. Volunteer roles can require fitness and mountain biking experience, and volunteers must provide their own lodging, transportation, and gear. Volunteers must be able to read, write, and speak English; Spanish fluency is appreciated.
Semi-custom and fully customized race training plans are available; fully customized plans include one-to-one virtual coaching. A portion of proceeds is donated to local trail organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.