Ultra Running Hub Bandera, TX, United States · Saturday, January 9, 2027
Bandera 50 km Endurance Run
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, January
Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 387 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 141 | Benjamin Melisi · 04:15:49 | Molly Seidel · 04:09:39 |
| 2026 | 50km | 112 | Lorenzo Sanchezramirez · 05:05:36 | Megan Hopper · 05:55:02 |
| 2025 | 50km | 117 | Hans Troyer · 03:46:53 | Courtney Rouse · 05:03:00 |
| 2025 | 50km | 81 | John Sugden · 06:07:08 | Susan Hahn · 06:40:46 |
| 2024 | 50.4km | 150 | Brandon Miller · 03:35:10 | Katherine Edwards · 04:54:28 |
| 2024 | 50km | 89 | Curtis Young · 05:17:57 | Katie Howe · 06:05:19 |
| 2023 | 50km | 128 | Joshua Fowler · 04:01:59 | Lucinda (Lucy) Bartholomew · 04:32:49 |
| 2023 | 50km | 76 | Geoffrey King · 05:26:46 | Tess Harvey · 06:58:24 |
| 2022 | 50km | 197 | Kris Brown · 03:47:02 | Klaire Rhodes · 04:28:18 |
| 2021 | 50km | 133 | Grant Bower · 04:10:32 | Lotti Zeiler · 04:52:36 |
24% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Bandera 50 km Endurance Run, organized by Tejas Trails, is a trail race held in Bandera, TX, United States. With 10 editions run since 2021, the event has grown to host a field size larger than 86% of its 2719 peer 50k races. The latest edition in 2026 saw 141 finishers complete the course.
Runners have 12 hours to complete the 50 km distance, which translates to a cutoff pace of 14.4 minutes per kilometer. This time limit is more generous than 24% of 1038 comparable 50k races, offering more time on the course than many other events in the distance category. The next race is scheduled for January 9, 2027.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.