SARR Prickly Pear

Race Overview

IN-PERSON RACE DATE: 3/06/27

Join the San Antonio RoadRunners for the 24th running of the Prickly Pear — the race offers 50K, 15K, and 5K distances run on the natural trails of McAllister Park. These courses contain dirt, rocks, tree roots, and next to no pavement. Trail shoes are recommended.

Start Times / Course Cutoff

• 50K: Starts at 6am and will run three 10.34 mile loops.
• 15K: Starts at 8am and is one 9.36 mile loop.
• 5K: 3.38 miles and starts at 8:30am.
• Cut-Off: Course Cut-Off time is 4pm (10 hours): 50K participants MUST start their 3rd and final loop before 12:45pm.

Pet Policy

WE LOVE OUR 4-LEGGED FRIENDS, HOWEVER, FOR OUR TRAIL RACES WE DO NOT ALLOW DOGS OR STROLLERS ON THE COURSE FOR SAFETY REASONS.

Race Details

• Chip Timing: The race is chip-timed: you must wear a bib on the front of your shirt.
• Awards: Awards to Top 3 Overall and Masters (40+) Female/Male/Non-Binary runners in all three distances.
• Medals: Finishers medal for everyone who crosses the finish line!
• Race Results: Available on race day: photos will be posted at Race Photos within 4-5 days after the race.

Race Staging Area / Parking / Restrooms

The race starts and finishes at McAllister Park’s Optimist Pavilion #3 next to the playground in the center of the park. You can find parking near the pavilion or a short walk away. There are restrooms near the pavilion, and port-a-potties with hand sanitizing stations close to the start/finish line.

Cupless Pouring / Aid Stations

There are three water stations on the 50K/15K looped course, and one on the 5K course, that will be exclusively stocked with Crazy Water and Gatorade. Look for HydraPak signage that reminds you to pull out your collapsible cup! THIS IS A CUPLESS RACE -- You must carry your own hydration device or a collapsible cup to fill at stations. We will have volunteers available to assist you. Please dispose of your trash at Aid Stations or carry with you.

Course Details

The course at McAllister Park is mostly flat and fast single-track trails. We’ll run on the Blue Loop, Mud Creek Loop, and Mosquito Lake trails through rocks, tree roots, dry creek beds, and lots of prickly pear cactus.

• 50K Route: Plot-A-Route 50K Route
• 15K Route: Plot-A-Route 15K Route
• 5K Route: Plot-A-Route 5K Route

Packet Pick-up

Friday, March 5th 4-7pm, REI Co-op, 11745 I-10, Suite 110, San Antonio, TX 78230, or race day morning starting at 5:15am near Optimist Pavilion #3.

Virtual Race

Can’t join us in-person, then consider signing up for our virtual option and complete your 50K/15K/5K anywhere you choose. Virtual Race participants are not eligible for awards, or 50K finishers hats. Virtual participants will receive race t-shirt, finishers medal, and 50K will receive an oval finishers sticker. PACKETS ARE NOT AUTOMATICALLY SHIPPED. YOU MUST ADD-ON SHIPPING AT REGISTRATION. YOU MAY ALSO PICK UP YOUR PACKET AT PACKET PICK UP AT NO CHARGE. WE DO NOT HOLD PACKETS AFTER THE RACE.

Registration Info

REGISTER EARLY: This race has a cap of 600 runners, and will sell out!

SARR members save 25% with online registration thru 1/31/27 (automatically applied at checkout)

Race URL

For more details and registration, visit: Prickly Pear Trail Run.