The 10 mile course leads runners through a rather porous section of the Edwards Aquifer. Juniper groves, meadows, ephemeral wetlands, and oak mottes co-exist in Purgatory Creek Greenspace. More experienced trail runners will enjoy some difficult technical sections of trail during the race while still runnable.
We strive to be a "sustainable" race operation, this means we are a cupless race. We have water at our water stops but each runner will need to carry a bottle on the course with them. This is not new for us, lets all up our game and keep trash out of our landfills.
The 5K course is a rigorous course with a medium technical rating and is the perfect introduction into trail running.
Walkers and hikers are encouraged and welcome to participate in the 5K and the 10 mile race.
This race will benefit the San Marcos High School Cross Country Booster Club. Go Rattlers!
Runners and walkers will receive a t-shirt. Be advised, the tshirts are unisex sizing.
Registrations taken after 1/3/2020 are not be guaranteed a t-shirt.
No dogs allowed. No refunds.
08:00 AM - Registration and packet pickup
09:00 AM - 5K
09:00 AM - 10 Mile
5K -
$25 Until December 31st
$30 January 1 to January 9
$35 Race Day
10 miler
$35 Until December 31st
$40 January 1 to January 9
$45 Race Day
Top 3 Male/Female for each distance.
There are no finishers/participation medals.
Proceeds benefit the SMHS Running Rattlers.
Friday, January 9th, 4pm - 6pm
Hops and Grain Brewing
110 E Martin Luther King Dr, Suite 130
San Marcos, Texas, 78666
Race Day Packet Pickup:
At Purgatory Trail 8:00am - 8:45 am
https://www.dropbox.com/s/juaskjv05sm3zy5/PurgatoryTrailRun%20MAP.pdf?dl=0
When viewing the map, note that you will have a short walk from Hernandez Elementary
to the start/finish area at the corner of Wonderworld and Hunter Rd. Follow the herd, it will
be obvious. Take your time and enjoy the pre race moments.
Scott Wood, swood@athleteguild.com
