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RUN THE ALAMO - Mar. 6 - Mar. 7, 2027
** Our 16th Year **
Boom.
Alamo Donut Dash 5k/10k - Saturday, March 6th
Alamo 13.1 & Marathon - Sunday, March 7th
Treat yourself to a festive race event in the new Civic Park at Hemisfair as you literally run thru history. Experience scenic San Antonio as you've never seen it before in this fiercely independent run that honors our Alamo heroes.
Enjoy THE best swag around along with award winning Finisher Medals!!
Your day will start with a LIVE CANNON BLAST and a multiple musket volley near the cradle of Texas liberty, The Alamo.
You'll pulsate past some of San Antonio’s most iconic cultural sites including the World Heritage Missions.
All topped off by an amazing post race party with live music, delicious local race cuisine and ice chilled chocolate milk & of course cold beer with actual calories including Alamo Beer, Blue Star Brewing Co. and other local favorites.
Event take a bite out of our Sweetest Run in Town, The ALAMO DONUT DASH 5k/10k, on Saturday, March 6th!
Event details and schedule
The ALAMO 13.1/Marathon - Sunday, March 7th, 2027
START TIME ~ 6:45AM
6:30-6:40am: Gather at Civic Park at Hemisfair
6:40am: Final Instructions / Prayer / National Anthem
6:45am: BOOM!!! Historic live CANNON BLAST & MULTIPLE Musket Volley START! RUN THE ALAMO 13.1 / Marathon.
BAG CHECK We will have bag check for our runners starting at 5:30am. Please make sure your bag is marked with your bib#.
RACE DAY PARKING - See Website for Current Information
Federal Lot on Cesar Chavez just West of IH-37 before S. Alamo St. All street metered parking on streets north of The Alamo are FREE on Sundays. The City has parking garages at 240 E. Houston & at 400 N. Saint Mary’s that are only a few blocks from The Alamo with very reasonable rates as seen here: http://www.sanantonio.gov/ccdo/parking/parkingmap.aspx
The COURSE
We are excited to treat you to another EPIC, fun, flat, fast & certified course. Our festive race experience takes in THE best that San Antonio has to offer while showcasing the cultural icons that reflect the wonder, charm and history of our glorious city & heritage.
Course Time Limits: You will have plenty of time to complete the course with a 4 HOUR TIME LIMIT for THE ALAMO 13.1 HALF and 7 hours for The ALAMO MARATHON.
We’ll have plenty of Aid Stations every 1 – 1.5 miles stocked with plenty of water & gatorade to replenish you.
PACKET PICKUP & EXPO –
Saturday, March 6th - TBD – 12-5PM - San Antonio, TX.
You are allowed to pick up a packet for a friend or family member.
VENDORS FIXIN’ TO BE AT OUR EXPO (bring lots of dough (& credit cards) to lay on our fine sponsors!)
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Sat, May 09, 2026See full details
Can elegance and exercise co-exist? At Purpose Racing we passionately believe they can. The dynamic, festive & empowering SPA GIRL TRI will challenge you to push yourself while we're there to pamper you at the finish. So BE BOLD, Indulge and let the Racing, Relaxing & Rejuvinating begin!!
CAPACITY LIMITED REIGSTER EARLY - EVENT WILL SELL OUT
RACE DISTANCES/DESCRIPTION:
SUPER SPRINT:
400 meter swim: Your race starts with a gorgeous dip in the lazy river as you navigate the scenic swim loop sans the jets.
10 MILE BIKE: You will carefully exit the swim and head over to Transition 1 to hop on your bike for a fun 2-loop 10 mile ride on the ultra smooth TPC Parkway with only one hill right before transition 2 for the run.
2 MILE RUN: Next up, end your race with a tranquil run through the lush grounds of the JW resort & TPC San Antonio to a fabulous finish complete with delicious post race resort culinary treats including fresh, cooled mimosas!
SPRINT:
800 meter swim: Your race starts with two laps the lazy river sans the jets.
15 MILE BIKE: You will exit the swim and head over to Transition for your bike and head out on a 15 mile ride.
3.1 MILE RUN: You finish your race with a 4 mile run through the lush grounds of the resort to a fabulous finish on their grand lawn, surrounded by beautiful views, lush lanscape and peacefull waterfalls.
GREAT RACE SWAG AWAITS YOU ALONG WITH A FUN, RELAXING RACING EXPERIENCE. :-)
Event details and schedule
START TIME: 7AM
(SPRINT - 6:20AM with LIMITED FIELD)
DATE: SATURDAY, May 9th, 2026
Inflation Busting PRE-$ALE Race Fees back to our ORIGINAL SPA GIRL TRI prcies thru 5/9/25!!
Early Bird PRICES for a short time thru May:
Super Sprint OR Sprint distances
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.
*** We HIGHLY encourage SPA GIRLS to get race insurance with ACTIVE REFUND during registration that takes the stress out of your plans changing or an injury or illness popping up ***
Multisport events nearby
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Distance: 21.8 km from BoerneSun, Sep 13, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
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
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Distance: 10.7 km from BoerneSat, Dec 12, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
We are so excited for our 7th Annual Jingle All the Way 5/10k and Fun Run! The race will begin and end at the beautiful Patrick Heath Amphitheater and follow a portion of the historic Old No. 9 trail.
You can help the holidays be merry and bright by sponsoring this fun event! Your sponsorship will make a big difference for the women and children at Transformation House and help other families in the Boerne community have fun for a good cause! Many sponsorship levels include 5k entries for your business, so you can invite your staff to participate too! All proceeds benefit the women and children at Transformation House.
Transformation House provides women and children who have experienced trauma and abuse with the time and tools they need to reclaim and rebuild their lives. We provide transitional housing and support services such as therapy and case management. These dual-generation, wrap-around services enable our families to create new lives free from abuse.
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Distance: 20 km from BoerneSat, Jan 09, 2027 at 8:00 AM
River Road Run Half, 10k, 5k
