South Texas Ultra

South Texas Ultra : Oct 4, 2025, Leakey, TX

The South Texas Ultra is a trail race held at H.W. Lewis Ranch in the Texas Hill Country. Distances offered:

• 50K
• 35K
• 17K
• 17K RUCK
• 5K

The event uses looped trail routes beginning and ending at the ranch.

Course, rules and logistics

The course runs on rugged rocky, dirt, and grass ATV trails. The main loop is about 10.3 miles, used for multiple distances: the 50K comprises three loops, the 35K two loops, and the 17K one loop; the 5K follows a modified route. The 50K lists over 2,300 ft of total elevation gain and the loop includes climbs of roughly 750 ft per circuit. The event is cupless; water refill stations are provided for participants to refill their own bottles or cups. General rules include no littering and use of trail etiquette.

Ruck entries have mandatory weight requirements: participants over 150 lb carry 30 lb, those under 150 lb carry 20 lb; ruck sacks or vests are allowed. The ranch charges a $10 parking fee per participant, collected in cash on entry. There is a 14-hour overall cutoff. Finishers receive a T-shirt and collectible medal; ruckers receive a ruck patch. The event is part of the Texas Ultra Series, where combined finisher medals form the State of Texas and completing the series yields a wooden medal case; top finishers may qualify for a separate championship. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.