Cactus Rose Endurance Trail Race

Event overview

Cactus Rose Endurance Trail Race is a multi-distance trail running event scheduled for October 23-25, 2026 in Bandera, Texas. The venue is listed as 10600 Bandera Creek Road, Bandera, TX 78003. The event is capped at 500 total runners and offers these distances:

• 100 miles
• 50 miles
• 25 miles
• 25 mile ruck
• 5 miles
• 5 mile ruck
• 1-mile youth trail run (open to ages 12 and under)

Entry fees shown include $255 for the 100 mile, $200 for the 50 mile, $130 for the 25 mile, $135 for the 25 mile ruck, $85 for the 5 mile, $90 for the 5 mile ruck, and $18 for the youth run. At the time of the listing there were 20 total registered participants across events.

Course, services and rules

The race is described as a rugged trail course with technical climbs and descents and notable scenery. Organizers state the event will not provide the usual full spread of aid stations and volunteers; medical staff will be present but participants are expected to handle many of their own needs on course. Shirt orders have a deadline of September 29. The event takes place in Hill Country State Natural Area, where displaying or drinking alcoholic beverages in public is prohibited. A referral program offers cash back for recruiting runners, with examples showing up to $25 when three referrals register and additional earnings with more referrals. Sponsors listed include USWE, Wildsense Goods, Crazy Water, Tailwind Nutrition, SaltStick, and Trail Toes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.