Friends of Government Canyon Recharge Run 15K

Helotes, United States • 7 Nov 2026

Friends of Government Canyon Recharge Run

The Friends of Government Canyon Recharge Run is an annual trail running fundraiser held at Government Canyon State Natural Area near San Antonio, Texas. The event includes in-person chip-timed trail races and a virtual option that can be completed from any location. The course runs through areas noted for dinosaur track sites and references to Acrocanthosaurus and Sauroposeidon appear in event materials.

Distances offered:

  • 15K
  • 8K

This edition marks the 13th annual Recharge Run on November 7, 2026. The race benefits Friends of Government Canyon, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises funds and provides volunteer support to maintain, preserve, and protect the natural area. In-person finishers receive a medal and awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers plus the top three Masters male and female (age 50 and over). No age-group awards are listed. Virtual participants complete the selected distance on their own route and are not eligible for awards; they may download a digital race bib. The event has a participant cap of 300 and offers early bird pricing through September 30, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

15 km
15k Race
8 km
8k Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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