SARR Rocky Horror Trail Run

👻 Event Details

IN-PERSON RACE: 10/24/26 - It’s astounding. Time is fleeting. Madness takes its toll.
Come all ye ghouls, goblins, ghosts, and crazy running creatures and join us for the 5th Annual Rocky Horror Trail Run on the challenging natural rocky elevated trails of Eisenhower Park a few eves before Halloween. Don’t be scared, but do choose your adventure wisely, as our “Time Warp” 3.3 mile/400ft. looped course will challenge and channel your inner good and evil.

🧛 Race Challenges

• Loops: How many times will YOU do the “Time Warp” — one for 5K, two for 10K: five for 27K, and a maddening ten loops for those who take on the 53K.
• Participants: Join the walking/running dead for a spooktacular trail running experience.
• Capacity: This race caps at 350 total runners, so sign up soon!
• Awards: Prizes will be given for the best spooktacular costume!

💻 Virtual Race Option

VIRTUAL RACE: 10/24/26 - Can’t join us in-person? Sign up for our virtual option and complete your 53K/27K/10K/5K anywhere you choose. Pick up your packet in-person or pay shipping to have it mailed to you in the US. PACKETS ARE NOT AUTOMATICALLY SHIPPED. MUST ADD-ON SHIPPING AT REGISTRATION. YOU MAY ALSO PICK UP YOUR PACKET AT PACKET PICK UP WITHOUT AN EXTRA CHARGE.

📝 Registration Information

• Early Registration: This race has a cap of 350 runners.
• SARR Members: Save 25% with online registration through September 27, 2026.

🎽 Race Swag/Perks

• T-Shirt: All registrants will receive a frighteningly cool race t-shirt (unisex sizes while supplies last).
• Medals: Unique finishers medal to all who cross the finish line!
• Beans: 53K Runners will receive a finishers beanie and sticker.

📦 Packet Pick-up

• Date & Time: Friday, October 23, 4-7pm at REI San Antonio, 11745 IH-10 West, Ste 110, San Antonio, TX 78230
• Race Day: Saturday, October 24, 5:30-8:15am, at Eisenhower Park – Harris Mass Pavilion.

🏞️ Course Details and Start Times

This is a challenging 3.3 mile course featuring 400 feet of elevation among lots of rocks and roots on the natural trails Hillview, Shady Creek, Red Oak, and Live Oak trail systems in each loop. There are 3 areas on the course where you will run on paved trails just under ¾ of a mile.

• 53K: 10 loops (33 miles/4000 feet gain), 6am start (Cutoff time 6pm – must start final loop by 4:45pm)
• 27K: 5 loops (16.5 miles/2000 feet gain), 7:30am start
• 10K: 2 loops (6.6 miles/800 feet gain), 8am start
• 5K: 1 loop (3.3 miles/400 feet gain), 8:30am start

🗺️ Course Map

Course Map:
Plot-A-Route Interactive Course Map

💧 Aid Stations

SARR TRAIL RACES ARE CUPLESS — You must carry your own hydration device or a collapsible cup to fill at aid stations. There will be one aid station at Mile 2 on the course with water and electrolytes. Water and electrolytes also available at the start/finish. Please give a hoot and don’t pollute the trails and dispose of your trash responsibly at Aid Stations, trash cans, or carry with you.

🏅 53K/27K Bag Drop/Aid Station

We will have a 53K/27K bag drop and aid station located near the finish line for access during your race. The aid station will be loaded with sweet and salty treats and race nutrition such as gels, variety of chips, goldfish, crackers, granola bars, cookies and candies, pickles, soda, warm fresh quesadillas, and lots more. An updated list will be provided closer to the race.

🏆 Awards Ceremony/Costume Contest

Awards will be given to the Top 3 Overall M/F/Non-binary and Top 3 Overall Masters (40+) M/F/Non-binary finisher in each distance based on chip time. Sorry, no age group awards. The ceremony for 5K/10K will be held at approximately 10am, 27K at 11:30am, and 53K award winners will be awarded as they cross the finish line. Costume contest rules/awards to be announced after the 27K ceremony.

🥤 Post Race Celebration

Meet at the Harris Mass Pavilion after your race, celebrate your accomplishments, and enjoy some post-race refreshments from our sponsors. Get your freak on with the sounds of a live DJ, sure to wake the dead. Hang and cheer on and frighten our runners as they continue their Time Warp loops.

📸 Race Results and Free Photos

Race Results and Photos will be posted within 7 days of the race. Please check the ‘PHOTOS’ and ‘RESULTS’ tab as they become available.

⚠️ The Fine Print

• Chip-timed: The race is chip-timed. Your timing chip is on the back of your racing bib, please wear your bib # on the front and do not bend the tag.
• Green Race: We are thrilled to be a green race! No plastic bags at packet pickup, CUPLESS RACE, recycling, and reducing our carbon footprint.
• Be Kind: The course will have 350 runners on it, please be kind to one another, be alert, announce when passing, hug your volunteers, and don’t litter.
• No Dogs or Strollers: No dogs or strollers allowed on the course, you will be disqualified.
• Headphones: Not encouraged, please wear Shokz or keep one ear open if you MUST wear them.
• Medical Aid: First Aid Tent with EMT’s on site at start/finish. Parking available on site, but limited, please carpool if possible.
• Refund Policy: Sorry, no refunds.

For more details and registration visit: Rocky Horror Trail Run.