Cactus Rose Endurance Trail Race

Race Dates

OCTOBER 23-25, 2026.

Race Overview

• Expectations: No whiners, wimps, or wusses.
• Course Characteristics: This is a rugged trail running race that was designed to test runners.
• Terrain: The course can go by quickly because of its picturesque views: technical climbs and descents: and fun terrain.
• Warning: But be careful looking at the scenery too long, you might end up face first in a cactus.

Aid Stations

• Support: Please understand this race does not have our usual full spread aid stations and volunteers...on purpose.
• Medical Staff: We have medical staff, but you are required to be able to handle your own needs out on the course.
• Challenge: People asked for a tough race, so Tejas Trails made it happen.
• Enjoy: Enjoy!

Registration Cap

Cactus Rose is capped at 500 total runners for all distances.

Registration Deadline

• Swag: While every racer will get some cool swag, September 29 is the deadline to get a shirt.

Important Policies

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More Information

For additional details about the race, visit the Cactus Rose Endurance Trail Race page.