Family 5K, 10K, 13.1mi, 26.2mi, 52k
November 11th 2023
Salmagundi Trail Race
Come on out and race before the holidays on the fastest course this side of the Mississippi! With rolling hills and wide trails, this is a great race for beginner trail runners and you speedsters alike! Nestled on the Pedernales River in the Texas Hill Country. Live music from Steel and Betty.
Timing
6:30a - start 52k
7:00a - start 26.2
7:30a - start 13.1
8:30a - start 10k
9:00a - start 5k
11:00a - 26.2 loop 1 cutoff
1:00p - 26.2 aid station cutoff
1:40p - 52k last loop cutoff
3:30p - course closed
All races are timed.
Packet Pickup
November 10 12-6:00pm at The Loop Running Supply (free parking and SAVE 15% off in-store purchases)
November 11 6-8:15 am at Reimer’s Ranch (race start/finish)
Packet pick up can be crowded on race morning,! We recommend pickup at The Loop: a specialty running shop with a wide variety of trail and road shoes, along with other necessary running gear! * if you need a friend to pick up your packet, you’ll need to email us 24 hour ahead of time. info@trailroots.com
Location
23610 Hamilton Pool Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
With beautiful overlooks of the Pedernales River, this route is all trail. With a salmugundi of double track, single track, and jeep trail this race is great for your first trail run or fastest trail run!
Day use is $5/person cash only! (we cover participant’s park entry)
Tent Camping: Camping is not allowed at this park
Amenities: Port-o-toilets + park restrooms
Ranch rules: Pets on leash only.
5k - Map - 180 ft gain - no aid stations
10k - Map - 270 ft gain - aid stations
13.1 - Map -700 ft gain - aid stations
26.2 - 2x 13.1 - 1400 ft gain - aid stations
50k - 2x 13.1 + 10k - 1670 ft gain - aid stations
Course Maps
Aid Station Food
(Remember we are cup-less) please bring a handheld water bottle or collapsible cup to run with. We highly recommend bringing more water than normal as the route is exposed and in the desert.
Food
Skratch energy chews and bars, Salty stuff such as pretzels, goldfish, chips, PB&J, bananas, oranges, Sour Patch or similar candies
Drinks
Skratch Labs electrolyte drink, Coke, Mt Dew, Gingerale, Water, Pickle Juice
Race Plans
We also offer semi-custom and fully customized race plans. All plans have been specially developed by our race director and tailored for the race, distance, and your experience level. Fully customized plans are available with 1:1 virtual coaching.
Photos
Race Beneficiary
Austin Sunshine Camps mission is to provide the magic of overnight camp without the barrier of cost.
More Info
We have fully stocked aid stations with Skratchlabs products such as chews and electrolyte drinks. There will be water and electrolyte drinks, coke and gingerale, plus pb&j, cookies, crackers, and salty and sweet snacks.
We are cup-less
We won't have water cups out on the table. Please bring a handheld bottle. Hand sanitizer will be available at all aid stations.
Vehicles
Parking is near the race start/finish line. Vehicles don’t have access to aid stations.
Drop bags
Marathon/52k drop bags can be left at the start/finish line area aid station.
Changing Race Distances
You may change your race distance as long as it is no closer than 1 month before the race date. Simply login to your Ultrasignup.com account and go to our race. Here are more details on how to change your race distance.
Transferring Bibs
For the first time ever we are allowing you to transfer your bibs! The deadline to do so is 1 month before race day.
Refunds/Credits
We do not offer credits or refunds.
Volunteer
Volunteering for a trail race provides an incredible opportunity to be an integral part of the event, supporting and motivating participants on their journey while immersing oneself in the electrifying atmosphere of adventure and sportsmanship. We also offer discounts on future races for our volunteers.
Sponsors
