Outlast Gulf of America

Event overview

OUTLAST Gulf of America is a timed trail endurance event held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Padre Island National Seashore - Malaquite Visitor Center, 20420 Park Rd 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418. The format is a 6-hour challenge in which participants run a 5K loop every hour. Each lap must be completed within the hour to continue; missing a lap eliminates the participant. Courses use natural terrain and elevation; this specific course is on a sandy beach.

Course, awards and logistics

The event provides water, basic hydration, and snacks at the basecamp/loop start; it is a cupless event, so participants should bring their own bottle or hydration system. Finish milestones earn awards: 4 laps - Bronze leather patch, 5 laps - Silver leather patch, 6 laps - Premium wooden OUTLAST medal. All participants receive an OUTLAST T-shirt and sticker. Local winners are the top male and female with the fastest combined 5K times. Finishers are ranked on a national leaderboard; the fastest runner across all OUTLAST 6-hour events is named National Champion with a $1,000 prize. City 6-hour champions earn spots in the Outlast Championship, where top finishers receive additional prizes. Early registration pricing and later price increases are published for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.