The final race in the Alamo Series...

Saturday, Oct. 23rd, 2010 • 8:00 am
Joshua Springs Park & Preserve

2009 Race Results (25k - 8 mi) & Photos (part 1 & part 2) now Available

Race Information

Enjoy this scenic, rolling course on park roads, non-technical trails & through the Texas hill country. The Joshua Springs Park & Preserve is a recent acquisition of Kendall County, and it's not yet open to the public. Over 400 acres of natural Texas beauty; home to hundreds of white tail and Axis deer. Come get your last long run or walk before the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon & Half Marathon, and enjoy the change in scenery!

Festive after-party with food, drinks & good cheer.

Here are results and photos from the 2008 event:

• 2008 Results
• Photos from SARR photographer Tom Lake
• More Photos from HillCountryRambling.com

Registration

You may register via mail, online, or at any area running store. The cost is $25 per person, $23 for military and SARR members. Late fees kick in after Oct 9th, 2010 -- $30 for everyone. Technical race shirt guaranteed to first 300 registrants only! Register early to get yours!

Download entry form

Registration via Active.com Now Open!!

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be held at Run Gear Run on Friday, Oct. 22 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Race day packet pickup will be held Saturday, Oct. 23 at the park from 6:30 am - 7:45 am.

Directions to Venue

Take IH-10 towards Boerne. Just past Boerne, exit #533 Welfare/Waring. Stay straight on FM 289 past Smittyville & PoPo’s. When FM 289 crosses back under IH-10, turn right onto FM289 N and the park entrance will be on your left.

Course Details

The RGR Fall Fest course is broken into three segments:

• 2.5 mile loop within the park (mix of paved roads and gravel trails)
• 2 mi or 5.75 mi out & back segment along Waring-Welfare Road (lots of shade!)
• 1.5 mile loop within the park (mix of paved roads and gravel trails)

Overview map & Gmaps Pedometer link:

Expanded view of first loop:

Expanded view of out & back:

Expanded view of second loop:

Aid stations are located approximately every 2 miles along the course and restrooms are approximately every 4 miles:

• Inside park at dam crossing
• Intersection of Green Cedar & Waring-Welfare Rd (with port-a-can & GU stop)
• Welfare General Store on Waring-Welfare Rd
• 25k turnaround on Waring-Welfare Rd (with port-a-can)

Course Support

Aid stations are located approximately every 2 miles and will include:

• Water with cups
• Electrolyte drink
• Band-aids
• Vaseline

Port-a-cans will be located at the race start/finish and along approximately every 4 miles.

Post-race Expo

Race finishers will enjoy a fun, festive post-race expo at the park including music, vendor booths, raffle prizes, massage work, hot food and cold beer.

Details about vendors and sponsors in the post-race area will be posted soon.

Awards

Overall awards will be given to the top male/female and top maters male/female in both the 8 miler and the 25k.

Age group winners for both the 8 miler and the 25k will receive a custom Fall Fest duffle bag. Awards to top three male/female, 5-year age increments 15 to 70+.

No duplicate awards all divisions.

Event Sponsors

Thank you to our event sponsors for making the Fall Fest a fun, safe event for all athletes!