Event Description

Come and run where the dinosaurs once roamed, and join us for our annual fundraiser, the Friends of Government Canyon's 15K/8K Recharge Run!  Your entry fee includes a race t-shirt, sponsor coupons and swag, a well-marked course with one aid station on each course.  After the race enjoy delicious post-race food and refreshments from our sponsors!!

The 15K/8K Recharge Run benefits the Friends of Government Canyon, a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization that raises funds and provides volunteer services to help maintain, preserve, and protect Government Canyon State Natural Area.  For more information visit our website at www.friendsofgc.org

Event details and schedule

7:30am Start for 15K

7:45am Start for 8K

10am Awards Ceremony

IMPORTANT NOTICE  Due to impact on the Natural Area the race will be capped at 300 participants. In the event of rain, the race will be ran on the roads of GCSNA.  Sorry No Refunds

AWARDS
This race is chip timed.  New for 2018--Unique hand-made Finishers Medals for everyone who crosses the finish line. Special awards will be given to the Top 3 Overall and Masters M/F in the both races, and awards for the Top Overall Youth M/F finishers (ages 7-15) in both races.

COURSE
15K runs through the hilly and rocky Backcountry on the Recharge, Far Reaches, Sendero Balcones, Little Windmill and Joe Johnston trails. A very challenging course with amazing views. 

8K runs through the beautiful Frontcountry on the Savannah Loop and Lytle's Loop.  An easy to moderate trail that is great for beginners and walkers.

PACKET PICK UP Friday, November 3, 3-7pm @ REI, 11745 W Ih 10, Ste 110

PARKING
Due to limited parking at the Natural Area, parking for all participants will be at Folk Middle School, Just past the entrance to GCSNA.  Shuttles will run from 6-11am.  For map please visit our website. https://friendsofgovernmentcanyon.org/news-and-events/annual-recharge-run

REI, 11745 IH-10 West, Suite 110

San Antonio, TX 78230