The South Texas Ultra is a 50K, 35K, 17K, and 5K scenic trail run held on the H.W. Lewis Ranch in the Texas Hill Country. Featuring beautiful scenery and challenging rocky, dirt, and grass trails with over 2300 feet of elevation gain for the 50K event, the race follows a 10.3M looped course and a unique route for the 5K, beginning and ending at the H.W. Lewis Ranch. This race brings a memorable atmosphere, beautiful views, and fun on the trails.
- Surface: Rugged rocky with some dirt and grass ATV trails - Course: H.W. Lewis Ranch Trails - Elevation: Lots of ups and downs climbing with three big climbs showing 780ft every 10.7M loop. - Location: H.W. Lewis Ranch - (see race website above) - Weather: Historic Average 66-84 degree middle of October weather.
This series spans all across Texas. All the finisher medals from each race combine to make the State of Texas. Anyone who finishes all the races will receive a special wooden case for all the finisher medals. (see 'website' for pictures of the finisher medals) You can save 20% on the Texas Ultra Series by registering for a Series Pass The Top 7 Males and Top 7 Females that run the farthest distance of a Texas Ultra race will qualify for the Big Texas Ultra 100K Championship near Austin TX for a chance to win thousands of dollars and the Big Texas Ultra Champion Title.
The start and finish are located on the west side of the ranch. (there's no specific address for start/finish, click "H.W. Lewis Ranch" above for exact location) Saturday Packet pickup - 5:00AM to 7:15AM 50K - Start time 6:00 AM *headlamp required* 35K & 17K - Start time 7:00 AM *headlamp required* 5K - Start time 7:30 AM Sunrise - 7:40 AM Cutoff Time: 8:00 PM (14 Hours)
50K - Three loops 35K - Two loops 17K - One loop 5K - One modified loop This is a cupless race. We will have water refill stations to refill your own bottles and cups. No littering. Use trail etiquette. RUCK: Weight requirements - If you weigh more than 150 lbs = 30 lb. Ruck - If you weigh less than 150 lbs = 20 lb. Ruck RUCK SACK OR VEST ARE ALLOWED
The HW Lewis ranch charges $10 per participant. Upon entering the ranch, we will be collecting the $10 ranch fee per participant in cash. Please bring $10 cash!
RACE GEAR/AWARDS: - South Texas Ultra T-Shirt - Collectible Finisher Medals for all finishers - South Texas Ultra RUCK Patch for ruckers - 50K Inscription on Medals for 50K Finishers - 1st Place awards M & F for all distances - DFL "Dead Freakin' Last" awards for 50K distance RACE EXPERIENCE: - Aid Station Food & Hydration - Scenic Course - Photography - Fully Marked/Supported Course - Friendly & Encouraging Race Staff/Volunteers
For more detailed information, including the course map, other event info, and aid stations, please visit www.TexasOutlawRunning.com For Policies regarding event communication, refunds/credits, discounts, ensuring race shirts/swag, lower entry prices, and changing distance, visit our Policies Page For other questions, please make sure to look at our Frequently Asked Questions page before contacting us. If the answer is on that page, we may not respond. You can contact us by visiting our website.
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 50K
Type — Running
06:00
$120.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 17K
Type — Running
07:00
$75.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 17K
Type — Running
07:00
$75.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 35K
Type — Running
07:00
$100.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:00
$50.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Leakey.
Learn more about the host city, Leakey.
Leakey is a city in and the county seat of Real County, Texas, United States. The population was 315 at the 2020 census. The city is named for John H. Leakey (1824–1900), a pioneer from Tennessee.
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All-time top performances and historical records for South Texas Ultra.
| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Josh Heimbach | '23 | 4:09:29 | |
| 🥈 | Bryce Enochs | '24 | 4:11:51 | |
| 🥉 | Milton Miranda | '23 | 4:15:55 | |
| 4 | Matt Smith | '24 | 4:31:27 | |
| 5 | Von Jones | '23 | 4:44:38 | |
| 6 | Jason Dodson | '23 | 4:54:16 | |
| 7 | Ray Ramos | '24 | 4:55:20 | |
| 8 | Nick Brown | '23 | 4:56:55 | |
| 9 | Taylor Broussard | '24 | 5:06:42 | |
| 10 | Aaron Lara | '23 | 5:14:11 |
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