Family 5K, 10K, 13.1mi, 26.2mi, 52k
November 8th 2025
New Ruck Division!
Salmagundi Trail Race
Register by Oct 15 to guarantee your race swag
Part of Texas Trail Championship
Come on out and race before the holidays on the fastest course this side of the Mississippi! With rolling hills and wide trails, this is a great race for beginner trail runners and you speedsters alike! Nestled on the Pedernales River in the Texas Hill Country. Live music and local food truck post race.
Timing
6:30a - start 52k
7:00a - start 26.2
7:30a - start 13.1 and 13.1 Ruck
8:30a - start 10k & 10k Ruck
9:00a - start 5k
11:00a - 26.2 loop 1 cutoff
1:00p - 26.2 aid station cutoff
1:40p - 52k last loop cutoff
3:30p - course closed
All races are timed.
Packet Pickup
November 7 12-6:00pm at The Loop Running Supply (free parking and SAVE 15% off in-store purchases)
November 8 6-8:15 am at Reimers Ranch (race start/finish)
Packet pick up can be crowded on race morning,! We recommend pickup at The Loop: a specialty running shop with a wide variety of trail and road shoes, along with other necessary running gear!
* If you need a friend to pick up your packet, you’ll need to email us 24 hour ahead of time. info@trailroots.com
Location
23610 Hamilton Pool Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
With beautiful overlooks of the Pedernales River, this route is all trail. With a salmugundi of double track, single track, and jeep trail this race is great for your first trail run or fastest trail run!
Day use is $5/person cash only! (we cover participant’s park entry)
Tent Camping: Camping is not allowed at this park
Amenities: Port-o-toilets + park restrooms
Ranch rules: Pets on leash only.
5k - 180’ gain | no stations | Map | cX Rating™️: 125.0 / Easy
10k - 270’ gain | Map | cX Rating™️: 137.1 / Moderate
13.1 - 700’ gain | Map | cX Rating™️: 146.8 / Moderate
26.2 (2x 13.1) - 1400’ gain | Map | cX Rating™️: 166.1 / Moderate
50k (2x 13.1 + 10k) - 1670’ gain | Map | cX Ratingt™️: 176.6 / Hard
Course Maps
Race Prep Guide
*For general race info that pertains to all of our races such as aid station food/drink, transferring a distance or canceling your race, pet policies, training plans, and more please see our race prep guide below.
Race Plans
We also offer semi-custom and fully customized race plans. All plans have been specially developed by our race director and tailored for the race, distance, and your experience level. Fully customized plans are available with 1:1 virtual coaching.
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Race Beneficiary
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Ruck Division
If you weigh under 150lbs, we will require a 20lb weight. If you weight over 150lbs, we will require a 30lb weight.
Mandatory ruck weigh in will take place prior to the start when you pick up your timing chip, and at the finish line.
Weight cannot be anything consumable or wearable like snacks or water or clothing or accessories.
The mandatory amount of weight must be on your back in a ruck or as a vest
Any type of backpack (ruck) is acceptable.
No trekking poles
You can carry additional gear and supplies like food, water and clothing, but that will be additional weight.
Volunteer
Volunteering for a trail race provides an incredible opportunity to be an integral part of the event, supporting and motivating participants on their journey while immersing oneself in the electrifying atmosphere of adventure and sportsmanship. We also offer discounts on future races for our volunteers.
Sponsors
