San Felipe Shootout

Description

The San Felipe Shootout is an exciting race format with a very unique twist on racing. The event will consist of three separate races; the 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon. The SHOOTOUT (triple) combines all races back-to-back-to-back with the 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon for a cumulative time. The faster you run, the more break you have between events. Shootout runners must start each race at the gun.

 

SFA State Park is just a short drive from Houston. Experience the Nature of Texas’ first colony, nestled on the banks of the Brazos River, the park provides the opportunity to get up close to nature. Located 30 minutes from the outskirts of Houston, this quiet and peaceful park is a nice escape from busy city life. Come out for the day and enjoy 6 miles of hiking and biking trails, a picnic area, geocaching, or spend the night, with a wide variety of campsites, including pull-through 30 amp full hook-up RV sites, screen shelters, and tent campsites. Camping can be reserved directly with the online park reservation system.

 

More info will be updated on the RunSignup event website as we get closer to the date.

 

2026 Schedule

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH

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3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Packet Pickup at the SFASP Dining Hall Start/Finish Line - you may have others pick up your packet. 

You may drop your personal support area gear (canopies, coolers, chairs, blankets, etc.) during this time and leave overnight. Please ensure good items are secure due to the trash pandas. Leave valuables at your own risk. Please ensure nothing is left behind at the end of the event - we do not need donated gear or trash to clean up.

5:00 PM: Trail Briefing and Q&A with Race Director Cal Neff at Start Line (optional)

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST​

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6 AM - Noon: Race Day Packet Pickup and Merch at the SFASP Dining Hall Start/Finish Line

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7:30 AM: START OF THE 5K

8:30 AM: START OF THE 10K

10:30 AM: START OF THE HALF

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The Shootout runners MUST start each race at the time stated above. 

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BBQ FOOD TRUCK :: WATSON'S FAMOUS BBQ :: 8 AM TO 4 PM

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3:00 PM: FINISH LINE CLOSES - END OF EVENT

 

Awards/Medals

Finishers' Medals for each of the 5k, 10k, and Half (unique for each distance). The Triple participants will collect all three plus a bonus medal! Shotgun shells for first overall male/female, and masters male/female.

Kids, 12 and under, not only get free park entry but can join in the trail fun with our Kids Kilometer. 

Kids must be registered on RunSignup, by their parent/guardian, and check-in at packet pickup for a free bib.  Parents are welcome to join their kids on course. Note that parents who are not registered for their own event, will need to purchase the event/park pass. 

The non-timed event will start right after the half-marathon (10:30 AM) as it follows the same first 1km mini-loop. Kids will gather at the timing event for the half marathon start to receive instructions. Once the half-marathon runners have cleared the start, we will have a separate start for the kids' event at ~10:31 AM.

Registered Participants and Volunteers DO NOT require a guest park pass.

All guests/visitors, 13 years and older, to the San Felipe Shootout require this special event pass.

The pass includes park entry, access to the event, live music (if applicable), shuttle and parking. Show this pass purchase at packet pickup check-in at the event to receive a wristband. Please purchase online ahead of time (not available at the front gate).

 

• Camping not included
• No car camping
• No parking off pavement
• BBQ food truck (extra)
• Race entry not included
   

Event Info: https://www.trailracingovertexas.com/shootout

Race Registration: https://runsignup.com/shootout

State Park Reservations/Info: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/stephen-f-austin

5k: T-Shirt

10k: T-Shirt

Half Marathon: T-Shirt

The Triple: T-Shirt