Friends of Government Canyon Recharge Run 8K/15K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $50 · goes up to $65 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recharge Run 15K | 15K | Nov 7, 20267:30 AM | $60$65 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Recharge Run 8K | 8K | Nov 7, 20267:45 AM | $50$55 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| VIRTUAL Recharge Run 15KVirtual | 15K | Nov 7, 2026 | $60$65 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| VIRTUAL Recharge Run 8KVirtual | 8K | Nov 7, 2026 | $50$55 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 15K fee goes up to $65 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Recharge Run 15K: $60 until Oct 1, then $65 until Nov 7.
- Recharge Run 8K: $50 until Oct 1, then $55 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $60, entry is about 74 percent above a typical 15K in Texas, which costs $34.50 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:52 AM, and the Recharge Run 15K starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 940 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
12861 Galm Road, San Antonio, TX 78254
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 12861 Galm Road, San Antonio, TX 78254Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 940 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 8K, 15K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2023 (Nov 4, 2023), 2022 (Nov 5, 2022), 2021 (Nov 6, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Friends of Government Canyon Recharge Run 8K/15K?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees, and rises to $65 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $60, entry is about 74 percent above a typical 15K in Texas, which costs $34.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 8K, 15K.
- Where does it start?
- 12861 Galm Road, San Antonio, TX 78254.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
RUN THE RECHARGE where the Acrocanthosaurus and Sauroposeidon dinosaurs once roamed on the trails of Government Canyon State Natural Area! This is your opportunity to run amongst the footsteps of giants! We hope you will join us in-person, but we offer a virtual option as well for those who can’t make the race in-person or live outside of San Antonio, TX. Either way sign up and help support one of Texas’ largest natural areas and help us protect and preserve these trails for another 116,000 million years.