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Event Description
The San Felipe Shootout is a unique race format in which participants can choose to do all three of our events during the day for The Triple Challenge. Starting with the 5k, followed by the 10k, and finishing with the Half Marathon - the faster you run, the more recovery you have between events (but the more tired you may be), some strategy involved in completing the 22.4 miles total! Runners can also choose any one or two events.
Stephen F Austin State Park is located a short drive West of Houston/Katy off of I-10 making for a great single-day event. The trails are rated EASY, primarily single-track on soft ground, pine needles, some gravel, or soft clay. The trails can become very sticky when wet. There is little to no elevation gain with only a few small rollers along the course.
The start/finish is at the group dining hall with a large grass area for family, friends, and personal aid setups - bring a chair, team tent, blanket, cooler, etc.
2025 Schedule
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Packet Pickup at the SFASP Dining Hall Start/Finish Line
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Trail Briefing with Race Director Cal Neff at Start Line
SATURDAY, MARCH 1ST
6 AM - 10:30 AM: Packet Pickup at the SFASP Dining Hall Start/Finish Line
7:30 AM: START OF THE 5K
8:30 AM: START OF THE 10K
10:30 AM: START OF THE HALF
10:31 AM: START OF THE FREE KIDS K
The Shootout runners MUST start each race at the time stated above.
LIVE MUSIC :: RI WOLF :: 10 AM TO 1 PM
BBQ FOOD TRUCK :: WATSON'S FAMOUS BBQ :: 8 AM TO 4 PM
3:00 PM: FINISH LINE CLOSES - END OF EVENT
FREE Kids K
Kids, 12 and under, not only get free park entry but can join in the trail fun with our Kids Kilometer.
Kids must be registered on RunSignup, by their parent/guardian, and check-in at packet pickup for a free bib. Parents are welcome to join their kids on course. Note that parents who are not registered for their own event, will need to purchase the event/park pass.
The non-timed event will start right after the half-marathon (10:30 AM) as it follows the same first 1km mini-loop. Kids will gather at the timing event for the half marathon start to receive instructions. Once the half-marathon runners have cleared the start, we will have a separate start for the kids' event at ~10:31 AM.
Cutoffs
Shootout competitors must complete each race before the next one begins and must start each race at the corresponding start time.
The finish line will close to all participants at 3 PM.
Dropdown & Event Change
You may change your registered event during open registration on RunSignup per the TROT policies during open registration. Go to your registration on RunSignup, click your profile, and under your current registrations you can transfer event to a different distance.
Aid Station and Support
We will have one fully stocked aid station at the Start/Finish line.
Runners may set up their own support area in the finish lawn area, behind the official TROT Aid Station, for extended rest periods, personal gear, and preferences for food and hydration.
Aid Station Items (subject to change/while quantities last):
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Fluids: Water, Ice, Gatorade, and Base Performance
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Soda: Coke, Ginger Ale, Orange.
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Electrolytes: Base Performance and Table Salt
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Bars: Base Performance Bars
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Sweet: Cookies, Candy, Peanut Butter, Nutella
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Salty: Pringles, Trail Mix, Chips
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Food: Sandwiches (PB&J, Nutella, PB, etc), fruit (bananas and oranges)
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Medical: Bandages, Vasoline, Band Aids (limited), etc. ( NO NSAIDS e.g. ibuprofen) , Feminine Care Products
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Wildsense Goods at all aid stations with tape
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Other: Cooling bucket, Gatoritas (hot weather), and other surprises!
We will have everything you need at our aid stations and usually throw in something extra at each event to make it fun. It's not uncommon to see cakes, pies, watermelons, etc… You never know what the surprise will be!
Aid stations are for registered runners only, during the event (not before). Serving is by our volunteers and staff only. Crew members are not to use aid station supplies. Runners and crew are encouraged to have their own supply, especially for particular items or certain diet requirements.
Drop Bags
Runners may use their own personal area to access gear between loops and events. Please cross the finish line (lap) then you are free to do your business before heading back out on course (no need to go back through the arch). There are technically no drop bags, only personal area, at this event.
Pacers & Crew
This event does not allow pacers or crew, due to the short course loops and multiple events you will not be lonely out there! Friends and family are encouraged to hang out in the start/finish area.
Passes, Parking, and Camping
Park passes will be available via the online TROT Store the week of the event. Park passes are already included in the registration for registered participants and volunteers.
All guests, 13yo and up, entering the park will require a special events State Park pass for the weekend which includes park entry and trail use. Annual passes are not valid for special events. This fee goes directly to the State Park. Receipt of digital payment should be shown at packet pickup in exchange for wristbands to be worn for the weekend. You may pick up pre-purchased wristbands for others with a digital receipt.
Private camping, RV spots, and screen shelters can be booked directly with the park via their online camping reservation system or by phone and will count for your event pass, please show reservation at packet pickup to receive a wristband.
*Volunteers will receive a complimentary wristband.
Parking: There will be NO parking at the Start/Finish Dining Hall parking lot, this is for staff, handicap passes, and emergencies only. Parking will begin along the road on the RIGHT SIDE ONLY as directed by park staff, and will backfill from the back of the park to the front and into overflow as needed. You will be ticketed and/or towed for parking illegally or obstructing any roadway. Follow the guidance of the park staff and leave lots of time to park and get to the start area. We recommend arriving 1h before your event.
Course Road Crossing: This is a mandatory stop sign for all vehicles. Failing to stop, yield to runners, or speeding in the park is subject to park police tickets and race disqualification.
2025 SHIRTS
Recover Brands:
2025 MEDALS & AWARDS
We will have a selection of medals to choose from along with a new design with metal ribbon bands for each event - the more events you run, the more hardware you earn!
MAP & COURSE [Updated 27-Feb-2025]
All events start and finish at the group dining hall in the back of the park.
The trails will be well marked with flagging and signs, the courses will be explained in a pre-race meeting on the starting line of each event.
Final courses will be revised the week of the event depending on park/trail conditions.
5k: Single Loop "figure eight" starting with the upper (North) section clockwise, and passing by the start/finish (not entering) to complete the lower (South) section counter-clockwise.
10k: Two clockwise loops, start by heading to the North West corner. Runners will come in and out of the start/finish between laps to record a split (mandatory) and aid station access as needed.
Half Marathon: Mini loop to start before four clock-wise loops (same loop as 10k). In/Out of Start/Finish each of the four main laps.
VOLUNTEER
Earn future race credits, race swag, free park pass, food, and volunteer hours (as needed). Club support options are available as well for team aid station takeovers.
See more info on our volunteer page: VOLUNTEER WITH TROT
FRIENDS OF THE PARK DONATIONS
The Friends of Stephen F. Austin State Park was founded in 1980 as The Friends of Stephen F. Austin State Historical Park. When the Texas Historical Commission took ownership of the Historical Park along the banks of The Brazos River the Friends Group remained connected only to the State Park. The early Friends Group was responsible for many park fundraisers which benefited Stephen F. Austin tremendously. Many of the projects funded by the early Friends Group are still visible in the park today.
Today's Friends Group is a rejuvenated group of inspired individuals who collectively have a vision to help Stephen F. Austin State Park in achieving its goals and objectives to the community. The group is made up of individuals, families, and businesses as well as park volunteers. The primary purpose is the raise funds to augment projects and needs for the park by following the outline of our mission statement.
Trail Racing Over Texas donates a portion of all proceeds to the Friends of the Park and you can increase that donation during registration or the link below.
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