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Bandera Endurance Trail Race

Date
Saturday, January 9, 2027– Sunday, January 10, 2027
Jan 09 Saturday, 2027
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When and where is Bandera Endurance Trail Race?

Bandera Endurance Trail Race is on Saturday, January 9, 2027 through Sunday, January 10, 2027 in Bandera, Texas. The first event starts at 7:30 AM local time. Distances: kids run, 1 Mile, 25K, ultra and trail run. Current entry fees run $12 to $245 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Jan 10, 2027.

Bandera Endurance Trail Race race guide

The Bandera Endurance Trail Race is a Tejas Trails 100K, 50K and 25K at Hill Country State Natural Area outside Bandera on January 9–10, 2027. The course is a rocky, steep 50K loop with about 3,300 feet of gain per lap, and a 100K finish within 18 hours qualifies for the Western States lottery.

Venue
Hill Country State Natural Area
Loop
50K, counterclockwise
100K gain
About 6,600 ft
Western States
100K qualifier (18 hours)
100K start
Sat 7:30 a.m.
Terrain
Rocky, technical, steep

Bandera Endurance Trail Race FAQ

When is the 2027 Bandera trail race?

January 9–10, 2027, at Hill Country State Natural Area, 10600 Bandera Creek Road, Bandera. The 100K starts Saturday at 7:30 a.m., the non-competitive Saturday 50K (sold out) at 8 a.m. and the youth 1-mile at 10 a.m.; the Sunday 50K starts at 8 a.m. and the 25K at 8:30 a.m.

How much does the Bandera Endurance Trail Race cost?

Current RunSignup entry fees, before processing fees: Bandera 100k $245 ($251 from December 2); Bandera 50k $160 ($166 from December 2); Bandera 25k $139 ($144 from December 2). Prices in parentheses are the next RunSignup tier.

How hard is the Bandera 100K course?

The race calls the terrain rocky, rugged, technical and steep, with sotol along the trail. The 50K loop climbs about 3,300 feet, so the two-lap 100K is about 6,600 feet. The 25K shares the start and cuts across after the Equestrian aid station.

Is Bandera a Western States qualifier?

Yes. Western States lists the Bandera 100K as a qualifier with an 18-hour limit, for both the January 2026 race (2027 lottery) and the January 2027 race (2028 lottery).

What are the Bandera cutoffs?

The 100K has an 8 p.m. Saturday cutoff to start the last lap and a final cutoff of 8:30 a.m. Sunday. The Sunday 50K and 25K close at 7 p.m.

What aid is on the Bandera course?

Aid stations include Lodge, Equestrian, Chapas, Boyles, Nachos and YaYa, and Lodge, Equestrian and Chapas serve hot and cold food. The race is cupless, so carry your own cup or bottle.

Can you have a pacer at Bandera?

Only in the 100K, after you finish the first 50K loop, one pacer at a time, with the free pacer registration. Runners 60 and older may have a pacer for the whole race.

Where is Bandera packet pickup?

Tuesday to Thursday of race week at iRun Texas (Dominion) in San Antonio, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., then at the HCSNA Group Lodge Friday 1–7 p.m., Saturday 6:15–8:15 a.m. and Sunday 6:30–8:30 a.m. Picking up early rules out a deferral and you are marked DNS if you then miss the race.

Can I get a refund for Bandera?

No. Tejas Trails does not refund entries. Deferrals earn credit on a sliding scale (100% at 90 or more days out down to nothing inside 10 days) minus a $10 fee.

Race facts checked November 8, 2026 against Tejas Trails: Bandera, RunSignup: Bandera events and fees, Tejas Trails race policies and Western States: qualifying races. Entry fees come from RunSignup. Always confirm details with the race before you travel.

Events & distances

EventDistanceStartEntry feeRegistration
Bandera 100k100KJan 9, 2027, 7:30 AM$245.00 until Dec 1, 2026Opens Jan 15, 2026 · Closes Jan 9, 2027
Bandera Saturday 50k (Non-Competitive)50KJan 9, 2027, 8:00 AM—Opens Jan 15, 2026 · Closes Nov 3, 2026
Youth Trail Run (12 & under)1 MilesJan 9, 2027, 10:00 AM$12.00 until Dec 1, 2026Opens May 15, 2026 · Closes Jan 9, 2027
Bandera 50k50KJan 10, 2027, 8:00 AM$160.00 until Dec 1, 2026Opens Jan 15, 2026 · Closes Jan 9, 2027
Bandera 25k25KJan 10, 2027, 8:30 AM$139.00 until Dec 1, 2026Opens Jan 15, 2026 · Closes Jan 10, 2027

Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.

About Bandera Endurance Trail Race

No whiners, wimps, or wusses.
A trail of rugged and brutal beauty where everything cuts, stings or bites.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2027

  • Bandera 100k is on Saturday, January 9-10, 2027.
  • Bandera Non-Competitive 50k is on Saturday, January 9, 2027. Notice: this event is now closed. There will not be a waitlist for the Saturday 50K. Please register for the Sunday 50k.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2027

  • Bandera 50k and 25k are both on Sunday, January 10, 2027.

SWAG DETAILS

  • While every racer will get some cool swag, December 1 is the deadline to get a shirt. If you register after 12/1, you will get some cool Race Swag. This could be a trucker hat, neck gaiter, cool water bottle, past year's race shirt, etc. It will be a great Swag Item.

POLICIES DETAILS

  • Please read our policies so you fully understand the terms and conditions you are committing to and agreeing with upon registering.
  • This link above covers cancellations, deferrals, and other important items.
  • We highly recommend that you also purchase the Personal Race Insurance upon checking out.

Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.

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