2026 Frio Trail Runs
The 2026 Frio Trail Runs will take place on March 7, 2026, in Concan, Texas, at Garner State Park, located at 234 RR 1050, Concan, TX 78838. The event is set against the backdrop of the Texas Hill Country, with historic average temperatures ranging from 48°F to 73°F on the day of the event. Participants will tackle a challenging trail course featuring rocky and dirt-packed single-track trails, with over 1,500 feet of elevation gain per 6-mile loop. The route includes a climb up the iconic Old Baldy Mountain, offering panoramic views from the summit. The course is fully marked with aid stations providing food and hydration, ensuring a safe and supported experience for all runners. The event includes multiple distances, from 5K to 50K, with specific timing and cutoff rules. The race also features unique awards, including a "Toughest 50K in Texas" medal for 50K finishers and the DFL "Dead Freakin' Last" Award.
What distances are available for this event?
- →50K
- →30K
- →20K
- →10K RUCK
- →10K
- →5K
What is the race day schedule?
- →Packet Pickup: 6:00-8:00 AM
- →Arrival Recommendation: 30-45 minutes before your start time
- →Race Briefings: 10 minutes before each race start
- →7:00 AM: 50K Start
- →7:15 AM: 10K, 20K, 30K Starts
- →7:30 AM: 5K Start
- →7:45 AM: 10K RUCK Start (25lb minimum ruck weight)
- →6:00 PM: Course Cutoff (11-hour time limit)
What are the ruck weight requirements for the 10K RUCK event?
- →Runners 150 lbs or less: 20 lb ruck
- →Runners over 150 lbs: 30 lb ruck
What is included in the race registration?
- →Race Gear & Awards:
• Frio Trail Runs Tri-Blend Shirt
• Finisher Medals for all finishers
• 1st Place Awards (Male & Female) for all distances
• Unique "Toughest 50K in Texas" Medal for 50K finishers (commemorating ~7,000ft elevation gain)
• DFL "Dead Freakin' Last" Award for 50K distance
• Frio Trail Runs 10K RUCK Patch
- →Race Experience:
• Aid stations with food & hydration
• Scenic, fully marked course
• On-course photography
• Friendly, encouraging race staff and volunteers
What is the course like?
- →The course features rocky and dirt-packed single-track trails throughout Garner State Park.
- →The terrain is hilly with challenging climbs, featuring over 1,500 feet of elevation gain per 6-mile loop (50K accumulates over 7,500ft total gain).
- →The course includes a climb up the iconic Old Baldy Mountain, offering breathtaking panoramic views at the summit.
- →The course is fully marked and supported with aid stations offering food & hydration.
- →The scenery includes sweeping views and natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country.
What is the weather forecast for the event?
- →Historic average temperatures range from 48°F to 73°F on the day of the event in Concan, Texas.
How is the course marked?
- →The course is fully marked and supported with aid stations offering food & hydration throughout the route.
What are the race start times?
- →7:00 AM: 50K Start
- →7:15 AM: 10K, 20K, 30K Starts
- →7:30 AM: 5K Start
- →7:45 AM: 10K RUCK Start (25lb minimum ruck weight)
What is the race cutoff time?
- →The course cutoff time is 6:00 PM, which is an 11-hour time limit from the start of the 50K race.
What awards are given out?
- →Finisher Medals for all finishers
- →1st Place Awards (Male & Female) for all distances
- →Unique "Toughest 50K in Texas" Medal for 50K finishers (commemorating ~7,000ft elevation gain)
- →DFL "Dead Freakin' Last" Award for 50K distance
- →Frio Trail Runs 10K RUCK Patch
Where is the event located?
- →The event is held at Garner State Park, located at 234 RR 1050, Concan, TX 78838.
- →DO NOT enter through the main park entrance; use the SPECIAL EVENT ENTRANCE.
- →Pin/location reference: [CLICK HERE FOR PIN](URL) (as provided in event materials)
What is the race experience like?
- →Participants can expect aid stations with food & hydration.
- →The course is scenic and fully marked.
- →On-course photography is available.
- →Race staff and volunteers are friendly and encouraging.