Texas · 100 Miler · 50 Miler · 25 Miles
Cactus Rose Endurance Trail Race
Cactus Rose Endurance Trail Race is a 100 Miler, 50 Miler, 25 Miles, 5 Miles and 1 Mile event held in Bandera, Texas. It was last held on October 23, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Bandera, TX
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 23, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Bandera, Texas
- Distances
- 100 Miler, 50 Miler, 25 Miles, 5 Miles, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Course
- Rugged, rocky Hill Country terrain; roughly 2,500 ft of climbing/descending per 25-mile lap (organizer estimate)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- tejastrails.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $235 (from runsignup.com, checked September 28, 2026)
- Start time
- 4:00 PM CDT
- Course profile — 100 Miler
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road
- Course profile — 50 Miler
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road
- Course profile — 25 Miles
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 2852 ft gain, 2851 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 5 Miles
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road
About the Cactus Rose Endurance Trail Race
RACE DATES: OCTOBER 23-25, 2026. No whiners, wimps, or wusses. This is a rugged trail running race that was designed to test runners. The course can go by quickly because of it's picturesque views; technical climbs and descents; and fun terrain. But be careful looking at the scenery too long, you might end up face first in a cactus. Please understand this race does not have our usual full spread aid stations and volunteers...on purpose. We have medical staff, but you are required to be able to …
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Cactus Rose Endurance Trail Race: common questions
- When is the Cactus Rose Endurance Trail Race?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Cactus Rose Endurance Trail Race held?
- In Bandera, Texas.
- What distances does the Cactus Rose Endurance Trail Race offer?
- 100 Miler, 50 Miler, 25 Miles, 5 Miles and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Cactus Rose Endurance Trail Race?
- About 500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Cactus Rose Endurance Trail Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Cactus Rose Endurance Trail Race?
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $235 (from runsignup.com, checked September 28, 2026).
- What time does the Cactus Rose Endurance Trail Race start?
- 4:00 PM CDT.
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