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Fiesta Night Run

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Fiesta Night Run race photoSan Antonio
US
© ultrasignup.comCarol M. Highsmith, Public domain
Race date in 307 days
Aug 13, 2027 Fri
City · Distance
San Antonio · 50km
Entry fee
$150Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, August 14, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
Fiesta Night Run race photo
© ultrasignup.com
Fiesta Night Run race photo
Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Fiesta Night Run — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A midsummer night trail race running overnight at the Land Heritage Institute in San Antonio, Texas.

With a Fiesta theme, it offers distances from 5K to 50K, plus a 17K RUCK carrying a 25-pound pack.

One of the Texas Summer Night Series events, it is a race against the heat, with nighttime temperatures around 25°C.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Fiesta Night Run runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Fiesta Night Run — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

5K Saturday

Entry cost $60

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About 17K · 17K RUCK
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Fiesta Night Run course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 20:00
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

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The venue is the Land Heritage Institute south of San Antonio.

Depending on the distance, runners repeat an approximately 10.5-mile (17K) loop.

The surface combines dirt singletrack and wider trails, with a gentle elevation gain of about 300 feet per loop.

Distances held Friday and Saturday include 5K, 17K, 35K, and 50K, plus a 17K RUCK requiring a minimum 25-pound (approximately 11kg) pack.

The 50K starts at 8:00 p.m. Saturday and must be completed within 10 hours, by 6:00 a.m. Sunday (based on the previous year).

Typical race-season temperature: around 30°C (85°F)
Hot race — plan fluids and electrolytes

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Fiesta Night Run race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNone — no VIA Metropolitan Transit bus route serves the venue
  • Transit cardJust tap your contactless Visa, Mastercard, or Discover card (or Apple Pay/Google Pay) directly on any VIA bus fare box — no card purchase needed. (American Express does not work.) Where to buy
  • Getting to the finishSame — Land Heritage Institute grounds (loop course)

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None — no VIA Metropolitan Transit bus route serves the venue

Race is held at Land Heritage Institute, 1349 Neal Rd, San Antonio, TX 78264, a rural preserve on the far south side of the city, well outside VIA's fixed-route bus network. This is an evening/night race at a remote south-San Antonio ranch preserve — car or rideshare is the only practical way in.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same — Land Heritage Institute grounds (loop course)

Finish is at the same trailhead/start area at Land Heritage Institute.

Map

Transit card

goCard (physical reloadable card; disposable goCard Lite also available)

VIA Customer Service Centers (ticket windows) sell/reload the reloadable goCard; preloaded goCard Lite cards are also sold at most H-E-B grocery stores. Works directly at the gates

Alternative: VIA Day Pass $2.75 (regular) — reduced-fare day pass $1.35 — Worth buying if taking 3+ rides in one day (single fare is $1.30/trip); otherwise tapping your bank card per ride is simplest for a one-off marathon trip. VIA rolled out tap-to-pay fare boxes across its entire bus fleet in February 2025, accepting contactless Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and mobile wallets at the same fare as cash, no added fee.

Cash is still accepted on board (exact change required). This is VIA's whole bus network — there is no separate rail system in San Antonio.

San Antonio's VIA Metropolitan Transit uses the goCard/goCard Lite smartcard system, loadable at VIA Customer Service Centers and many H-E-B stores, with single rides at $1.30. VIA buses also now accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, and contactless debit/credit cards directly, so a dedicated card isn't strictly necessary for a short visit.

Where to buy
Source · checked Aug 24, 2026Source · checked Aug 17, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The venue is outside the VIA city bus network, so you will need a private car or rental car.

The race is organized by Texas Outlaw Running, with registration available through UltraSignup.

This is a cupless race, so you must bring your own hydration equipment.

With temperatures remaining at 24–27°C even at night in August, managing electrolytes and pace is key to finishing.

Times are local to San Antonio. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Austin Red River Cultural District Half-Day Food Tour

$112

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San Antonio｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from San Antonio International Airport

$96

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Hotels near the Fiesta Night Run start line in San Antonio

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

San Antonio｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from San Antonio International Airport

$96

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San Antonio Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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San Antonio Airport Transfers (GetTransfer)

Verified article matching, preliminary quote comparison reservation (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Reservation after price confirmation

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San Antonio Airport Pickup (Welcome)

Local driver pick-up, flight delay monitoring included (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Book after checking price

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Austin｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

$82

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San Antonio Top 3 Attractions Half-Day Small-Group Walking Tour

$133

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Austin Taco & Iconic Landmarks Half-Day Small-Group Walking Tour

$92

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Where runners eat in San Antonio

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Austin Red River Cultural District Half-Day Food Tour

$112

View on Klook

What to see in San Antonio after the race

Seeing San Antonio with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in San Antonio.

Total cost and budget for Fiesta Night Run

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Fiesta Night Run

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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San Antonio runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Fiesta Night Run

FAQ
When does Fiesta Night Run 2027 take place?

It takes place on Fri, August 13, 2027 in San Antonio, TX, United States.

How much is the Fiesta Night Run 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $150.

What distances does Fiesta Night Run 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Fiesta Night Run 2027 start?

The race starts at 20:00.

What transit card do I need for Fiesta Night Run 2027?

Just tap your contactless Visa, Mastercard, or Discover card (or Apple Pay/Google Pay) directly on any VIA bus fare box — no card purchase needed.

(American Express does not work.)

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