Friends of Government Canyon Recharge Run 8K/15K

🏃‍♂️ RUN THE RECHARGE

This is your opportunity to run amongst the footsteps of giants! We hope you will join us in-person, but we offer a virtual option as well for those who can’t make the race in-person or live outside of San Antonio, TX. Either way sign up and help support one of Texas’ largest natural areas and help us protect and preserve these trails for another 115,000 million years.

🎉 About Our Annual Fundraiser

• 12th Anniversary: This year marks the 12th Anniversary of the Recharge Run, the 20th Anniversary of Government Canyon.
• Non-Profit Support: The event benefits the Friends of Government Canyon (FoGC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
• Fund Allocation: Almost all of your race entry fee goes directly to helping fund projects at Government Canyon State Natural Area.
• Get Involved: To learn more about the Friends group, all the great things they do, and how you can get involved click HERE.

📅 IN-PERSON RACE Details

• Race Schedule: 15K Race will start at 7:30am sharp, 8K will start at 7:45am sharp.
• Parking: Runners MUST park at Folks Middle School. Buses will run from 6:15am until 7:35am and from 9am until 11:45pm.
• Timing: In-person race will be chip timed, with medals for all finishers and awards for Top 3 Male/Female and Top 3 Masters Male/Female (50+).
• Post-Race: Celebration and refreshments will be provided at the Picnic Pavilion. Runners must clear the courses by 11:45am.

🌍 VIRTUAL Run Details

• Distance Options: For the virtual option you can run or walk from any location and route you choose.
• Digital Bib: Login to your RunSignup profile to download and print your digital race bib.
• Packet Delivery: Packets will be mailed to virtual participants on or before Monday, November 3, 2025.
• Social Sharing: Please take a picture at the end of your run with your shirt and medal, and share on social media.

📝 Register Early

This race will cap at 300 participants. Sign up with early bird pricing before July 31st at 11:59pm and save $10 on either race, price increases August 1st at Midnight.

📦 In-Person Packet Pick Up

• Packet Pickup #1: Thursday, October 30th from 4pm-7pm at iRun Texas - Broadway, 4001 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209.
• Packet Pickup #2: Saturday, November 1st from 6:15-7:30am at Government Canyon State Natural Area, Picnic Pavilion (bus drop off area).

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⚠️ PLEASE NOTE

• No dogs or strollers: allowed on the courses.
• CUPLESS Race: Please carry a hydration device.
• Weather Policy: In the event of rain or trail closures, the race will be run on the paved roads in the natural area.
• No Refunds: Sorry, no refunds.