Galveston Ultra Trail 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Galveston, Texas
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $125 on Oct 1, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50k | 50K | Oct 17, 20267:00 AM | $120$125 after Oct 1, 2026 | 200 |
| 50k Relay | Relay | Oct 17, 20267:00 AM | $55 | 100 |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 17, 20267:30 AM | $90$95 after Oct 1, 2026 | 100 |
| 10k | 10K | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $70$75 after Oct 1, 2026 | 100 |
| 5k Ruck | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:30 AM | $55$60 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:30 AM | $55$60 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | 50 |
| Kids Run | Kids | Oct 17, 202612:00 PM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 50K fee goes up to $125 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 50k: $120 until Oct 1, then $125 until Oct 17.
- 50k Relay: $55 until Oct 17.
- Half Marathon: $90 until Oct 1, then $95 until Oct 17.
- 10k: $70 until Oct 1, then $75 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $120, entry is about the same as a typical 50K in Texas ($119.99).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 50K in Texas runs 7:05:30, about 13:42 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 7:41:01 and men in 7:02:39.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:20 AM, and the 50k starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
E Beach Dr, Galveston, TX 77550
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 October 17 the day usually runs from 74°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 65°F and hot years reach 83°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
- E Beach Dr, Galveston, TX 77550Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- Givewaway; Giveaway
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 50K, Kids, Relay
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Galveston Ultra Trail?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $125 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $120, entry is about the same as a typical 50K in Texas ($119.99).
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 50K, Kids, Relay.
- Where does it start?
- E Beach Dr, Galveston, TX 77550.
From the organizers
🌊 GALVESTON ULTRA TRAIL
đź“Ť Galveston Island | Texas
đź“… October 17, 2026
The Galveston Ultra Trail by Trail Racing Over Texas brings a one-of-a-kind trail running experience to the Texas coast—where the trail is pure shoreline.
This is not your typical road race and not your typical trail race.
Run, walk, or ruck along miles of open beach with distances for every level—from your first 5K to a full 50K point-to-point ultra across the island.
With the Gulf at your side, sunrise ahead, and waves guiding every step, this is one of the most unique endurance events in Texas.
👉 Run the Island.
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