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Tough Trails. Texas Heat. River Reward.
Welcome to the Diablo del Desperado Trail Race, where the terrain is rugged, the temps are high, and the payoff is big. Held at the private Desperado Resort just outside of Boerne, TX, this is a trail running experience built for those who don’t back down from a challenge.
With 30K, 10K, and 5K options, the course takes you through rocky canyon paths, steep climbs, and gritty singletrack that winds deep into the heart of Texas Hill Country. And while theres some shade along the way, you can expect plenty of exposure to that classic late-September Texas heathot, humid, and relentless.
But weve got your back: fully stocked aid stations will be placed throughout the course, offering cold water, electrolytes, fuel, first aid, and the support you need to battle the heat and keep moving forward.
Cross the finish line and youre not done yettake a jump into the Guadalupe River, just steps away from the finish, to cool down and celebrate your effort. Every participant receives a finishers medal and a race shirt, because if you conquer the Diablo del Desperado Trail Race, youve earned it.
20k & 10k Ruck Rules: All participants must wear a weighted ruck pack and must keep the required weight in the pack for the entirety of the race. Weight cannot be anything consumable and must be carried on your back. No crossbody or duffle bags will be allowed. For participants weighing under 150lbs packs must weigh 20lbs or more. For participants weighing 150lbs or more packs must weigh 30lbs or more. Cut off time for the 20k is 6 hours. This is roughly a 28 minute pace.
Buddy Pass: Because Desperado Resort is an abandoned resort currently being brought back to life by Demolition Ranch, with access to amenities while on the property, all spectators are required to pay an entrance fee. Race participant's entrance fee is covered in their race registration. The "Buddy Pass" will cover the entrance fee, river access, and will allow the spectator to partake in beer (for those 21+) and other post-race festivities.
Course Info: This course is a mixture of gravel roads and raw, technical trails. It is not a stroller friendly course so please plan ahead if you have little ones attending with you. The course will be marked with chalk arrows, ground signage and ribbons in the trees to ensure that you find your way so be sure that you are looking ahead so you don't miss an arrow or ribbon!
Pets: We love our four-legged friends, and they are welcome on the property but not on the trails during the race. Please plan according if you plan to bring your furry friends along. Remember it will be getting warmer by mid-September so please bring them plenty of water!