Natural Bridge Caverns Trail Run @ 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd, Garden Ridge, TX, United States on 02 February 2025

Experience the Only Race in the World that Starts in the Belly of a Cave!
Join us for a one-of-a-kind adventure through Texas’s largest caverns as you descend deep into the earth and race through Pluto’s Anteroom. This is not just a run; it’s an exhilarating journey through the breathtaking Natural Bridge Caverns. Whether you’re taking on the Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K, you’ll be surrounded by nature’s subterranean wonders—crystal formations, majestic rock structures, and awe-inspiring underground chambers.
Race Details:
Half Marathon Start Time: 7:00 AMLocation: Natural Bridge Caverns, Texas
Course Highlights:
5K: A single loop on jeep trails, finishing behind the NBC Village.10K: An out-and-back course with a challenging hill, merging with the 5K route and finishing behind NBC Village.Half Marathon: A diverse course covering every type of terrain, showcasing the stunning beauty of the Hill Country.
Event Perks:
Finisher Medals and Award MedalsExclusive Race T-Shirt (guaranteed if you sign up by January 20, 2024)Discount on a Cave Tour TicketDelicious post-race food featuring Kiolbassa Sausage
Race Day Timeline:
5:30 AM – 6:30 AM: Half Marathon Packet Pickup5:30 AM – 7:00 AM: 5K & 10K Packet Pickup6:40 AM: Half Marathon Pre-Race Meeting6:50 AM: Half Marathon Line-Up & Walk to Cave7:00 AM: Half Marathon Start7:10 AM: 10K & 5K Pre-Race Meeting7:20 AM: 10K & 5K Line-Up & Walk to Cave7:30 AM – 8:15 AM: 10K & 5K Start9:00 AM – 9:20 AM: 5K & 10K Awards Ceremony10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Half Marathon Awards Ceremony
Packet Pickup Options:
Saturday, February 1, 2024: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Natural Bridge CavernsRace Day, Sunday, February 2, 2024:
Half Marathon: 5:30 AM – 6:30 AM5K & 10K: 5:30 AM – 7:00 AM
Please note: After picking up your packet on race day, you’ll need to return to your car until your pre-race meeting. Attendance at the pre-race meeting is mandatory.
Refund Policy:
If you request a refund 14 days or more before the event, you will receive 50% of your race fee (excluding processing fees).No refunds will be issued in case of cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances (weather, emergencies). However, race packets, including shirts, will be available for pickup at a designated location.