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Rise El Taco Loco

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Rise El Taco Loco race photo
Rise El Taco Loco race photo
Rise El Taco Loco race photo
San Antonio
US
A. Michael Uhlmann · CC BY-SA 4.0PLBthetoonist · CC BY-SA 4.0Another Believer · CC BY-SA 4.0Johannes C. Scholze · Public domain
Race date in 34 days
Nov 14, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
San Antonio · 100km
Entry fee
$225Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Fri, November 13, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 11, 2026
Rise El Taco Loco race photo
A. Michael Uhlmann · CC BY-SA 4.0
Rise El Taco Loco race photo
PLBthetoonist · CC BY-SA 4.0
Rise El Taco Loco race photo
Another Believer · CC BY-SA 4.0
Rise El Taco Loco race photo
Johannes C. Scholze · Public domain
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Rise El Taco Loco — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

It takes place on trails at the Land Heritage Institute.

The course has long been used for trail running and equestrian endurance events, and consists of soft-surfaced singletrack covered with gravel.

Runners pass through open prairie and run along the Medina River.

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.

Rise El Taco Loco 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 Rise El Taco Loco — 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.

About 5K · Relay

Relay

Entry cost $320

100k Relay · subject to change — verify officially

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

RACE WEEK

Rise El Taco Loco course map and elevation

Your 100km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 06:00
EventStart
100 miles160.9km06:00
100K100km06:00
Ultra50km07:00
10K10km08:30
5K5km09:00
25K25km08:00
Other25km08:00
START

1349 Neal Rd, San Antonio, Texas (TX)

Land Heritage Institute

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

1349 Neal Rd

Finish · Google Maps
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The categories are divided into 7 divisions including 100 miles, 100k Relay, 100K, and 50K.

The start takes place in San Antonio, TX at 6:00 AM local time.

The course is an out-and-back course that retraces the same path.

Field size
Limited to 500 participants
Organizer
Rise Racing Co
Typical race-season temperature: around 16°C (60°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Aid stations

Finisher medal

Where and when to collect your Rise El Taco Loco 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

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
For a small race, race-morning pickup is typical; check the registration page for details.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit.
  • 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 venue — Land Heritage Institute, 1349 Neal Rd, San Antonio, TX 78264.

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

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit. Land Heritage Institute, 1349 Neal Rd, San Antonio, TX 78264.

Official Ultrasignup race page (did=131173) confirms venue as Land Heritage Institute, 1349 Neal Rd, San Antonio, TX, with staggered starts: 100K 6:00 AM, 50K 7:00 AM, 25K 8:00 AM, 10K 8:30 AM, 5K 9:00 AM, Saturday Nov 14, 2026. Rural nature-preserve trail venue outside San Antonio proper — no public transit, car access only.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same venue — Land Heritage Institute, 1349 Neal Rd, San Antonio, TX 78264.

Official page: race is a loop/out-and-back format at the Land Heritage Institute trail system along the Medina River; start and finish are co-located.

Map

Start shuttle

No shuttle bus service mentioned on the official page.

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.

Rise El Taco Loco is held in San Antonio, TX, served by VIA Metropolitan Transit. Contactless bank cards can be tapped directly on VIA buses at the same fare with no added fee (Visa, Mastercard, Discover; no Amex), or riders can get a reloadable VIA goCard from VIA customer service locations.

Base fare is $1.30 per ride.

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 100 mile and 100K start at 6:00 AM, the 50K at 7:00 AM, the 25K at 8:00, the 10K at 8:30, and the 5K at 9:00, all from the Land Heritage Institute.

The course is singletrack running along the Medina River, with a mix of soft dirt and gravel.

Total participation is capped at 500, so registration tends to close early,

and the bib can be picked up on-site from noon to 7:00 PM the day before the race, or from 4:30 to 8:00 AM on race day.

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

View on Klook

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

$96

View on Klook

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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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

View on Klook

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.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on map

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

Total cost and budget for Rise El Taco Loco

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Rise El Taco Loco

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 Rise El Taco Loco

FAQ
When does Rise El Taco Loco 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, November 14, 2026 in San Antonio, TX, United States.

How much is the Rise El Taco Loco 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $225.

What distances does Rise El Taco Loco 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Rise El Taco Loco 2026 start?

The race starts at 06:00.

Where does Rise El Taco Loco 2026 start?

1349 Neal Rd, San Antonio, Texas (TX).

What transit card do I need for Rise El Taco Loco 2026?

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.) (From the 2025 edition)

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