The Natural Bridge Caverns Trail Run is the only Race in the World that starts in the belly of a Cave. Join for a one-of-a-kind adventure through Texas’s largest caverns as you descend deep into the earth and race through Pluto’s Anteroom. This is not just a run; it’s an exhilarating journey through the breathtaking Natural Bridge Caverns.
Enter into Texas largest Caverns and descend down to Pluto’s anteroom. Experience the exhilarating adventure of a half marathon trail run, 10K and 5K, that commences from within the breathtaking depths of the Natural Bridge Caverns. Embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of nature’s subterranean wonder, where the earth’s hidden treasures provide a unique backdrop to your 13.1-10k and 5k race. Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of underground chambers, crystal formations, and majestic rock formations as you make your way through this unforgettable trail run. Start one at a time every 8-15 seconds and run through wonderful, awesome spectacles of this underground beauty.
Event features a 5K, 10K and Half Marathon that runs on the private property of Natural Bridge Caverns. The 5K course is mainly on jeep trails that makes 1 loop and finishes in the NBC Village. The 10K is an out and back with one nice hill that then merges onto the 5K course and finishes in the NBC Village. The Half Marathon covers every type of terrain and the beauty of the Hill Country is stunning.
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Cavern, cold temps, and cow-pies!
Race starts about half mile inside a cave. You get to wait for the race to begin in the visitor center, it’s heated with public restrooms. You can park in … MORE
Race starts about half mile inside a cave.
You get to wait for the race to begin in the visitor center, it’s heated with public restrooms. You can park in the lot right out front; so a very easy race start.
The weather was perfect. Mid 40’s with frost in the valleys. Race starts right at sunrise so wonderful view. The race is a mixture of paved road 10%, gravel or grass road 50%, grassy field 20%, and the rest is rocky/loose/ankle twisting fun at every step. There are some minor hills and one steep section that is a few hundred yards. Wear your trail shoes! Course was almost perfectly marked, except mile 11-12 were there was a long gap between arrows/flagging. Water stops were on point and staff was friendly at every turn. There are no spectators (closed course) but runners were cheering each other on!
Finisher metal was a cool geode, shirt was just a regular T-Shirt, they gave you some cotton gloves, and a ticket to come back to the cave for a year. I liked this races as it was a little hard, a little different, and a lot of nice scenery and people.