Rise El Taco Loco

El Taco Loco is a November trail race held at the Land Heritage Institute near San Antonio, offering distances from 5K to 100 miles. With a runner limit of 500, the event maintains a smaller scale compared to many large urban races, yet its distance options span from a brief trail run to an overnight ultra. Participants in the 100-mile and 100K events begin before dawn, with the 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K races commencing later in the morning. The course primarily consists of single-track trails alongside the Medina River, featuring varied terrain with soft ground, loose gravel, and open meadow stretches. The 100-mile race is structured around repeating 15-mile loops, supplemented by a concluding 10-mile segment. The 100K covers four loops, the 50K completes two, and the shorter races utilize a single loop. The trails also have a history in horse endurance racing, indicating their nature: runnable, rural, and suited for extended outdoor activity. Fully stocked aid stations, camping facilities, and a costume contest contribute to the weekend's atmosphere, leaning more towards a trail gathering than a standard road race. However, cutoff times are enforced: all participants must finish by Sunday midday, and no new loops can be started after 10:00 am.