Big Bend Ultra
About this race
In 2004, a wild idea was hatched: an ultra trail race in Big Bend. It had never been done. The logistics were impossible. Big Bend national and state parks are huge: over 300,000 acres and several hours from San Antonio. Water is scarce. Fuel is scarce. Transportation is scarce. The isolation also means it has lowest light pollution of any park in the lower 48 states: making it a fantastic place for stargazing. This was the beginning of a truly great event that has been held annually ever since. This year Carroll Voss, Erik Stanley, and the team of volunteers and competitors with Trail Roots are looking forward to the best race yet.
Ready to test your limits? The Big Bend Ultra brings a highly anticipated 9.8K, 20.1K, 30.6K, Ultra to Terlingua on January 18, 2026. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of Texas.
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About Terlingua
Big Bend Ultra takes place in Terlingua, Texas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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