Bandera Endurance Trail Race 2027
- Date
- Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, January 9 to 10, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Bandera, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $12 · goes up to $251 on Dec 2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Jan 9, 2027 | ||||
| Bandera 100k | 100K | Jan 9, 20277:30 AM | $245$251 after Dec 2, 2026 | 475 |
| Bandera Saturday 50k (Non-Competitive) | 50K | Jan 9, 20278:00 AM | $160$166 after Dec 2, 2026 | 125 |
| Youth Trail Run (12 & under) | Kids | Jan 9, 202710:00 AM | $12$16 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| Sunday, Jan 10, 2027 | ||||
| Bandera 50k | 50K | Jan 10, 20278:00 AM | $160$166 after Dec 2, 2026 | 300 |
| Bandera 25k | Other | Jan 10, 20278:30 AM | $139$144 after Dec 2, 2026 | 300 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 100K fee goes up to $251 on Dec 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Bandera 100k: $245 until Dec 2, then $251 until Dec 31, then $259 until Jan 9.
- Bandera Saturday 50k (Non-Competitive) and Bandera 50k: $160 until Dec 2, then $166 until Dec 31, then $171 until Jan 9.
- Youth Trail Run (12 & under): $12 until Dec 2, then $16 until Dec 31, then $20 until Jan 9.
- Bandera 25k: $139 until Dec 2, then $144 until Dec 31, then $150 until Jan 10.
Online registration closes Jan 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $245, entry is about 40 percent above a typical 100K in Texas, which costs $175 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:32 AM, and the Bandera 100k starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 1,360 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
10600 Bandera Creek Rd, Bandera, TX 78003
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around January 9 the day usually runs from 41°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 75 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
- 10600 Bandera Creek Rd, Bandera, TX 78003Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 1,360 feet
- Included with entry
- Scroll down to select either Race Shirt or PREMIUM Race Item; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 50K, 100K, Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 9, 2027), 2026 (Jan 10, 2026), 2025 (Jan 11, 2025), 2024 (Jan 13, 2024), 2023 (Jan 7, 2023), 2022 (Jan 8, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Bandera Endurance Trail Race?
- It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, January 9 to 10, 2027: 100K, 50K, Kids on Saturday; 50K, Other on Sunday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $12 before processing fees, and rises to $251 on Dec 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $245, entry is about 40 percent above a typical 100K in Texas, which costs $175 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?
- 50K, 100K, Kids, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 10600 Bandera Creek Rd, Bandera, TX 78003.
From the organizers
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. (Runners who complete the Bandera 50K SATURDAY, will not be eligible for overall awards, but will receive their prized Bandera Endurance Trail Run Medal when they finish.)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2027
Bandera 50k and 25k are both on Sunday, January 10, 2027.
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