South Texas Ultra | Leakey TX Trail Run

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leakey TX / h.w. lewis ranch

oct 17 / 2026

5k, 17k, 35k, 50k
+17K RUCK

SURFACE: Rugged rocky with some dirt and grass ATV trails
COURSE: H.W. Lewis Ranch Trails
ELEVATION: Flat & rolling sections capped off by the famous STU climb (780ft per 10.7 M loop)
LOCATION: H.W. Lewis Ranch (no address)
WEATHER: Historic Average 66-84 degree
Pacers: A pacer is allowed for the 50K's last 10.7mi loop

REGISTRATION IS open

SATURDAY

*RACE BRIEFS 10 MIN. BEFORE EACH RACE.*

*Please arrive 30 min. before your start time*

5-7:15AM - PACKET PICKUP
6AM - 50K START *HEADLAMP REQUIRED*
7AM - 35K & 17K START *HEADLAMP REQUIRED*
7:30AM - 5K START
7:40AM - SUNRISE
8:00PM - CUTOFF (14 HOURS)

SUNDAY

ALL DAY - TAKE DOWN/PICKUP COURSE MARKINGS VOLUNTEER HERE

AID STATIONS - https://caltopo.com/m/BNJV1C8

> Don't know how to use course map? CLICK HERE

Main Aid Station - 0/10.7 miles

Lewis Hydration Station - 4.6/7.3/9.5 miles

aid stations: hot/cold foods, snacks, water, electrolytes, pickle juice & ice

WATER STATION: water & ice

drop bag TRANSPORTATION TO AID STATIONS IS NOT AVAILABLE.

FEEL FREE TO PLACE DROP BAGS AT START/FINISH LINE AREA.

$10 PARKING PASS - The HW Lewis Ranch charges $10 per participant. Upon entering the ranch, we will be collecting the $10 ranch fee per participant in cash. Please bring $10 cash!
ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO DROP EARLY/QUIT MUST LET RACE DIRECTOR KNOW AT START/FINISH LINE
WE DO NOT SERVE CUPS AT THIS RACE, PLEASE BRING SOMETHING TO FILL UP HYDRATION WITH
NO LITTERING
NO CUTTING COURSE
PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL AND THANK VOLUNTEERS

H.W. Lewis Ranch Camping (1 minute from start/finish line)

Campsite reservations will be available on the registration page checkout when registering for the race ($20/night. ) Click here for the PIN showing the Camping Location.

Cabin/RV Campground Fri-Sun (3 minutes from start/finish line):
The ranch offers a campground with a bed cabin at $150 a night, a bathhouse, and RV hookups at $50 a night (water/electric).
- TO RESERVE: Email serenitylew@gmail.com

Lodging (15 minutes from start/finish line)

Looking for cabins, motel rooms, and more? Visit: https://riverbendonthefrio.com/

ThE 2026 "TEXAS ULTRA series" spans all across Texas. Sign Up Here

FEB 7th - NORTH TEXAS ULTRA
APRIL 17-18th - WEST TEXAS ULTRA
MAY 9TH - EAST TEXAS ULTRA
OCT 17th - SOUTH TEXAS ULTRA
NOV 7th - BIG TEXAS ULTRA CHAMPIONSHIP

All the finisher medals from each race combine to make the lone star of Texas. Collect these medals from 2026-2027!

New medals will begin 2028.

The Top 7 Males and Top 7 Females that place in the North TX Ultra 100K, West TX Ultra 50M, East TX Ultra 50K, or South TX Ultra 50K will qualify for the Big Texas Ultra 100K Championship near Austin TX for a chance to win the Big Texas Ultra Champion Title and cash!

leakey TX / h.w. lewis ranch

oct 17 / 2026

5k, 17k, 35k, 50k +17K RUCK

REGISTRATION IS open

5k, 17k, 35k, 50k
+17K RUCK