The San Felipe Shootout is a unique race format in which participants can choose to do all three of our events during the day for The Triple Challenge. Starting with the 5K, followed by the 10K, and finishing with the Half Marathon – the faster you run, the more recovery …
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The San Felipe Shootout is a unique race format in which participants can choose to do all three of our events during the day for The Triple Challenge. Starting with the 5K, followed by the 10K, and finishing with the Half Marathon – the faster you run, the more recovery you have between events (but the more tired you may be), some strategy involved in completing the 22.4 miles total! Runners can also choose any one or two events.
Stephen F Austin State Park is located a short drive West of Houston/Katy off of I-10 making for a great single-day event. The trails are rated EASY, primarily single-track on soft ground, pine needles, some gravel, or soft clay. The trails can become very sticky when wet. There is little to no elevation gain with only a few small rollers along the course.
The start/finish is at the group dining hall with a large grass area for family, friends, and personal aid setups – bring a chair, team tent, blanket, cooler, etc.
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Nice trail experience
Some ups and downs, lots of turns, unpaved but not too technical trails, but a mental component as you are doing 4 loops (7 if doing the Triple) on narrow … MORE
Some ups and downs, lots of turns, unpaved but not too technical trails, but a mental component as you are doing 4 loops (7 if doing the Triple) on narrow trails so it can be tough on the mind. The loop is 8-shaped so you are closed to the starting line every ~1.6mi which allows spectators for nearly constant cheering.
Fun format, kind of boring course
San Felipe Shootout is a unique challenge if you run all three races. I love all of the TROT races I've run because of the amazing people (volunteers, organizers, and … MORE
San Felipe Shootout is a unique challenge if you run all three races. I love all of the TROT races I’ve run because of the amazing people (volunteers, organizers, and runners), but this course is pretty boring. If you run all three races, you end up with 7 (nearly identical) laps.
If you are planning to run a longer race at Brazos 50, this is a great warmup race.
Overall, trail running is always a great way to spend a Saturday and this race is super convenient to Houston…but the course is boring enough that I probably won’t run it again.