River Road Run Half, 10k, 5k

Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!

A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes –

• Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Free photos

• FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off

• Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun!

Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one!

Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!

Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!)

Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

8.8.2026

For all race details information,

please visit the Scallywompus race website.

Race 1 of Alamo Beer Series Challenge 2026

This is race 1 in a series of races that are to be treated as milestone training runs. We follow a 18 week training schedule designed for runners and running groups that are training for the San Antonio Rock and Roll Marathon and Half Marathon. These milestone races are designed to keep you on track. They are also used to allow you to meet everyone in the area that is training just like you.

Each event gets longer in distance to fit into the half or full marathon training schedule. Each event will also have a 5k to allow any runner or walker to get in on the fun.

This series of races was developed by trainers that wanted to teach their runners how to race. These races are designed to help runners know what to do on race day. How to get your packet, where to put your race number, and chip. What to do the day before, week before and race day. The pressure and anxiety of a race for runners can be daunting. By preplanning and rehearsing you as a runner will arrive at your goal race with experience to help minimize mistakes and problems.

Sign up for this series if you are planning on running a half marathon or full marathon in the winter of 2026/2027.

We’ve added a twist to this years race, adding an energy filled Relay Race. This is a Half Marathon 3-person relay to add more excitement and camaraderie to the beginning of running season. Get on your text group, and build your Team!

If you are a trainer send us an email we want to get your entire group on board. [email protected]

Course Maps:

13.1: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2317090

10k: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2317104

5k: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2317109

Relay:

3 Legs – 4.36 (total 13.1)

1 Exchange Point – at Eisenhower Park at the Trailhead (water stop 3)

Carpool – Drive yourself to the Finish when done

Party Time – Celebrate with your Team at the After Party

Scally-Facts:

NOTE ABOUT DISCOUNT CODES; If you are 16 or younger you get an automatic 50% discount.

Do not use an additional discount code.

Age categories:

14 and under, 15-20, 21-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+

First overall male and female and first overall masters, male and female.

All age group awards will be based on chip time due to needing to start in waves.

We award for 1st through 4th so don’t leave without your award.

Some things to consider;

If you are a walker, make sure you check in at the timing table and tell them you are walking the entire race, and you are not running even on step, this puts you in a different category.

If you finish make sure your time matching what your watch says and that your name is spelled correctly and your gender is correct and you are in the right age category.

If you do not finish do not leave until you tell the timing people, because we do not leave until all runners are finished, we will have to go look for you.

Don’t run with someone else’s number.

Wear your number on the front of your shorts and do not bend the number as it has your chip embedded into the bib.

We want you to have fun and here are a few things that might help.

Show up with plenty of time to get your bib, go to the bathroom and get in line before the start of your race.

Invite family and or friends and ask them if they would like to volunteer while you run.

Being a volunteer for a couple of hours is an enjoyable thing, we promise they will love it.

Bring a change of clothes and leave them in your car so you can get out of sweaty clothes and come back to the awards ceremony.

Each race has it's own fun design on the ever loved super soft tri-blend race shirt (unisex)

We continue to have non-profits involved and you will be able to donate to their cause when signing up.

Virtual runners

We offer the opportunity to run on your own but still sign up for the race. Life happens and sometimes even at the last minute you can’t make it to the race. You can switch to virtual we prefer if you do that on the Thursday before the race. The reason is that we assign bib numbers on Thursday before the race at noon. After noon it becomes hard for us to make changes and several people have to get involved. You may be charged more to switch to virtual after Thursday before each race.

If you are a virtual runners we do not put a limit on when you have to run. If you are injured it might be a few weeks before you can run that distance do not stress out. Do it when you can. We do have a virtual tab on our website click there and follow the instructions. If you want your packet mailed there will be a charge to mail your packet and this charge will be determined as we get closer to the event. Presently it is $12 per packet.

No Refunds! Thanks for signing up for our race, sometimes things change and you have to transfer your race entry or change the race, we understand. Please understand that this takes time to make these changes and we charge $20 to make that change or transfer two days before the race. $30 to transfer the day before the race. It doesn't mean we don't love you.

No transfers after race day.

No Dogs allowed.

All of these things are here to help. We still love you, we just want you to have fun.

COVID protocols follow current CDC guidelines for race weekend

Register for both The Run and Gun and the Gears and Guns and receive a $10 discount

You must have either an annual US Biathlon license or purchase a $20 one day license with your registration on Bikereg or with cash or check onsite.

RUN AND GUN SUMMER BIATHLON

GEARS AND GUNS MOUNTAIN BIKE BIATHLON

AT FLAT ROCK RANCH, COMFORT

Entry fee:

$45- each event

$80 for both events

One Day US Biathlon license required- $20 one day license available.

Awards given for top three in each category for the Run/ Shoot- Summer Biathlon and the Mountain Bike/ Shoot- MTB Biathlon

Overall Awards given for top three in each category - Summer Biathlon and MTB Biathlon combined times

$10 onsite late fee charged

Registration online at BikeReg-

USA Biathlon sanctioned- USA Biathlon license or $20 one-day Biathlon license payable onsite

Basic biathlon safety rules

Please make sure that you have taken the US Biathlon Basic Rifle Safety Course. You will have to create an account, click on “Education”/ “US Biathlon Courses” / “Basic Rifle Safety Course”

There will be a US Biathlon certified Range Safety Officer onsite to do your assessment during the practice session on Saturday September 6 as well as first thing Sunday morning before the event.

SCHEDULE:

SATURDAY- SEPTEMBER 12, 2026

4 pm- 7 pm Shooting range open for practice- experienced shooters onsite for instruction and tips

4 pm- 7 pm Registration open at https://www.bikereg.com/run-and-gun-gears-and-guns-biathlon-weekend-at-flat-rock-ranch

SUNDAY- SEPTEMBER 13, 2026

RUN AND GUN SUMMER BIATHLON

Run and Shoot event

GEARS AND GUNS MOUNTAIN BIKE BIATHLON

Mountain Bike and Shoot event

7 am- 8 am Registration, equipment check and athlete check-in for both events

8:15 am Mandatory Racers meeting- Gears & Guns MTB Biathlon

8:15 am Start list posted- Individual starts at 30-second intervals

8:30 am Start of Gears and Guns MTB Biathlon

9:30-10 am Registration, equipment check and athlete check-in for Run and Gun Summer Biathlon

10:15 am Mandatory Racers meeting- Run and Gun Summer Biathlon

10:15 am Start list posted- Individual starts at 30-second intervals

10:30 am Start of Run and Gun Summer Biathlon

12ish Award ceremony for both events

Categories for both events:

Men Open 46+

Men Open 45 & under

Women Open

Junior 18 & under category added if there are 4 or more athletes

Other categories might be added at discretion of race promoter

Gun criteria:

22 Long Rifle either Bolt, Pump or Lever Action. All guns must use Open Sights. 5 rounds will be used for each of the three shooting legs.

6” targets at 40 meters

There will be designated Range Safety Officers (RSO) in place that will oversee the safety of the firing range throughout the race and will assist with any issues with firearms.

If you are sharing a gun with someone we will figure the start times so that sharing is possible.

Guns will be racked at the Shooting Range- NO GUNS WILL BE CARRIED ON THE RUN OR THE BIKE.

All Rifles must be pointed in a safe direction at all times, failure to point rifle in safe direction will result in a disqualification (DQ) from the event.

Each shooter must have Eye and Ear protection on before they touch their rifle prior to approaching the firing line.

A mandatory chamber flag is required for every firearm. Homemade one is sufficent (ie zip tie, weed eater line, etc). Must not be able to fall out while rifle is in the rack. https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/EGsAAOSwsq1crR-w/s-l400.jpg

Rifles will only be loaded when at firing line and in shooting position with rifle pointed in safe direction and under supervision of a Range Safety Officer. All Rifles must be stored and transported with the action open (bolt to the rear) and no ammunition in the firearm unless under the supervision of the Range Safety Officer at the designated shooting position.

5 rounds only, will be prepared in advance and inserted at the firing line. After shooting, magazines will be removed at the firing line with bolts open or a chamber flag inserted before racking gun. Tube fed magazines must have feed tube removed after shooting. Racers will be responsible for picking up and loading their own guns.

If there is a misfire, racer must wait with the rifle downrange for 30 seconds.

Mountain bike legs- racers can get assistance from other racers but no outside assistance is allowed. Anything used for a repair must be carried by the racers.

Summer Biathlon Format (running and shooting): Time trial format-

30-second intervals. All running loops are different.

2 K run loop

Shoot Prone- 5 shots

2 K run loop

Shoot Offhand (standing)- 5 shots

3 K run loop

Shoot Prone- 5 shots

.1 K run loop

Finish

Mountain Bike Biathlon Format (mountain biking and shooting): Time trial format- 30-second intervals. Three mountain bike loops, the last loop is done twice

3 K mountain bike loop

Shoot Prone- 5 shots

4 K mountain bike loop

Shoot Offhand (standing)- 5 shots

3 K mountain bike loop

Shoot Prone- 5 shots

3 K mountain bike loop- repeat of 3rd mtb loop

Finish

In each shooting leg, racer gets 5 shots. For each miss, the racer must run or ride one penalty lap (penalty laps take about 20 seconds for run and 40 seconds for mtb). Example- racer one runs/ rides LOOP 1 and arrives at the shooting range. Racer puts on safety glasses and ear protection if not already wearing it. Racer picks up his racked gun and takes his five round magazine/ container of 5 shots. Racer goes to firing line and loads gun, shoots and hits the target 3 times with 2 misses. Racer unloads gun and leaves firing line back to safety line. Re-racks gun and starts running or gets on bike. Runs/ rides to penalty lap area. Does 2 penalty laps and then continues on to LOOP 2. Comes into shooting area for second time, follows shooting procedure and gets 4 hits, one miss. Runs/ rides to penalty lap, does one lap and then continues on to LOOP 3. Comes into shooting area a third time, follows shooting procedure and gets 5 hits- Runs/ rides to penalty lap, gets to bypass penalty runs/

rides last loop to the finish.

Questions?

Email: [email protected]

Call: 830-896-6864

Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

• Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Pacers for the half marathon

• Free photos

• Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

• Plenty of fun!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

• Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!