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Galveston Ultra Trail

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Galveston Ultra Trail race photoGalveston
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Nsaum75 · CC BY-SA 3.0U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown · Public domain
Race date in 6 days
Oct 17, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Galveston · 50km · 21.1km · 5km
Entry fee
$95Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, October 17, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 11, 2026
Galveston Ultra Trail race photo
Nsaum75 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Galveston Ultra Trail race photo
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown · Public domain
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Galveston Ultra Trail — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

It's held on Galveston Island, Texas, on October 17, 2026.

Since the entire course is along the coastline, it offers a unique experience that's neither a typical road race nor a typical trail race.

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.

Galveston Ultra Trail 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.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Galveston Ultra Trail — 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.

Half

Entry cost $95

until Oct 17, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Ultra

Entry cost $125

until Oct 17, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $75

until Oct 17, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K Run/Walk

Entry cost $60

until Oct 17, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About 5K Ruck · Relay

5K Ruck

Entry cost $60

until Oct 17, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Relay

Entry cost $55

50K Relay · until Oct 17, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Galveston Ultra Trail course map and elevation

Your 50km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:20
EventStartTime limit
Ultra50km07:2010h 40m
Half21.0975km08:00—
10k10km08:00—
5K5km09:00—
50k Relay50km07:20—
START

E Beach Dr, Galveston, TX

Start · Google Maps
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This course runs along Galveston Island's beaches. The 50K starts with a one-way course across the island, including a shuttle from the start.

The event offers seven categories, including 50K, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Run/Walk.

The start is at E Beach Dr, Galveston, TX, at 7:00 AM local time.

Course is a point-to-point course with a different start and finish.

Typical race-season temperature: around 23°C (73°F)
Hot race — plan fluids and electrolytes

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Start shuttle

Where and when to collect your Galveston Ultra Trail race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

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

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

The Galveston Ultra Trail; packet-collection details have not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startPoint-to-point beach race with no public transit access to the start.
  • Getting to the finishEast Beach, Galveston.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Point-to-point beach race with no public transit access to the start. The marquee 50K runs west to east along the Galveston Island shoreline; start is on the western end of the island.

No public transit serves the start; arrive early for the shuttle queue. The 50K and relay runners take a 06:00 shuttle from East Beach to the start at San Luis Pass Beach.

Getting to the finish

East Beach, Galveston.

All race-day parking is at East Beach (finish line), requiring a $15-per-vehicle venue pass.

Map

Start shuttle

Organizer-run shuttle buses take runners from East Beach parking (finish) to the start, roughly a one-hour ride; shuttles run one-way (start-bound) each morning, so runners park at the finish, shuttle to the start, then run back to their vehicle.

Source · checked Aug 22, 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.

In mid-October, the Texas coastal region generally sees warm, humid weather;

temperatures at the start are typically in the 60s to 70s°F (around 15-20°C), often clearing to bright, sunny conditions as the morning fog lifts.

The 50K course runs one-way along the Galveston Island coastline, mostly over packed sand.

Since it's neither a technical trail nor a paved-road course, waves, wind, and the open coastal terrain define the character of course.

Times are local to Galveston. 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.

Best Western Plus Seawall Inn & Suites By The Beach

Hotel · 1.1km

7.8/10(624)
View on Booking.com

Galveston car rental (EconomyBookings)

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

View on EconomyBookings

Beach Blanket Bungalow - A Wonderful townhome near the beach, no pets

Accommodation · 1.0km

9.5/10(14)
View on Booking.com

Hotels near the Galveston Ultra Trail start line in

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.

Best Western Plus Seawall Inn & Suites By The Beach

Hotel · 1.1km

7.8/10(624)
View on Booking.com

Beach Blanket Bungalow - A Wonderful townhome near the beach, no pets

Accommodation · 1.0km

9.5/10(14)
View on Booking.com

1 Mi to Beach! East End Galveston Condo w/ Pool

Accommodation · 1.3km

7.7/10(10)
View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

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.

Galveston car rental (EconomyBookings)

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

View on EconomyBookings

Houston｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service from William P. Hobby Airport

$62

View on Klook

Houston Museum of Natural Science Admission Ticket

$12

View on Klook

Houston Open-Top Double-Decker Bus City Tour

Houston city tour by open-top double-decker bus · $42

View on GetYourGuide

What to see in Galveston after the race

Seeing Galveston with the medal on

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

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

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

Total cost and budget for Galveston Ultra Trail

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Galveston Ultra Trail

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Galveston runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Galveston Ultra Trail

FAQ
When does Galveston Ultra Trail 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 17, 2026 in Galveston, TX, United States.

How much is the Galveston Ultra Trail 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $95.

What distances does Galveston Ultra Trail 2026 offer?

Half · 5K · Ultra.

What time does Galveston Ultra Trail 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:20.

Where does Galveston Ultra Trail 2026 start?

E Beach Dr, Galveston, TX.

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