Rise El Taco Loco

About the Event

The Rise El Taco Loco returns to San Antonio, Texas on November 14th, featuring a diverse range of distances for runners of all levels from the ultra-distance events down to the family-friendly Kids K. The event is held at the Land Heritage Institute in San Antonio and offers participants the chance to run through scenic trails that wind along the Medina River and through open meadows. This year marks another iteration of this beloved race series, which has been growing steadily since its inception.
The atmosphere on race morning will be one of camaraderie as runners gather at the Land Heritage Institute for their respective start times ranging from 6:00 am to 9:00 am. The temperature in San Antonio during November typically hovers around a comfortable range, with early mornings starting cool and warming up by midday. Runners can expect clear skies and low UV index conditions that make trail running ideal.
This event has become an annual tradition for many runners who appreciate the unique terrain of Land Heritage Institute trails known for their single-track paths and soft footing alongside loose gravel surfaces. Over 500 participants are expected to join this year, contributing not only to a vibrant community but also supporting local causes through registration fees that contribute back into the running community infrastructure.
The course at the Land Heritage Institute features varied terrain with scenic vistas along the Medina River and throughout open meadows, providing runners with both challenge and beauty. The 100K race starts early in the morning at 6:00 am while other distances begin sequentially through to 9:00 am for the 5k run. Aid stations are strategically placed across all loops offering essential hydration and nutrition support.
The weather forecast predicts firm trail conditions with a UV index of around 2.4, indicating low sun exposure risk which is ideal for extended runs in November’s cooler temperatures. Runners should prepare for early morning coolness that will gradually warm up to comfortable daytime running conditions without excessive humidity or wind interference.

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in San Antonio.

thermostat Temperature

13.2° / 23.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

11.6° / 22.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 56m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.4)

humidity_mid Humidity

66.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:58

nightlight Sunset

18:39

About San Antonio

Learn more about the host city, San Antonio.

San Antonio is the second largest city in the state of Texas and the 7th largest in the United States. It's the 24th largest metropolitan area in the country. Visited by more than 31 million annual visitors, San Antonio is a beautiful city at the axis of three different geological terrains: Hill Country, South Texas Plains and Prairie and Lakes. There's a lot to do in this city: fine art museums, historical missions and plenty of amusement parks in addition to great dining and lots of drinking. The culture and people are vibrant and interesting. San Antonio's downtown is one of the most lively in the nation.

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