Category Archives: 2013 Event

Big Bend National Park honors BBUR co-founder

Meet James Glasscock who started the movement to this race. He was training for the Atacama Crossing and came to Big Bend to run in the desert. He gathered up a group for a running vacation and from that the event was … Continue reading

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Big wins in 2013 50K and 25K

The 2013 winner and new 50K record holder! The 25K is no longer a man’s domain. Check out the results 50K  25K  10K

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Big wins in the 2013 50K and 25K

The 2013 winner and new 50K record holder! The 25K is no longer a man’s domain. Check out the results 50K  25K  10K

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Initial results posted

RESULTS UPDATE – Sorry for the day.  The 25K and10K results are posted.  These are preliminary results only.  If you switched races, chances are you are not there yet.  If you started at the wrong time, chances are you are … Continue reading

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Big Bend Ultra Run 2013 scores big Thanks to all our runners for coming out and making the 2013 Big Bend Ultra such a huge success. We have beautiful weather with sunny skies and warm temperatures (ok, after a cold … Continue reading

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10K Runners please note

IMPORTANT UPDATE – 10K runners now will be shuttled from Rio Grande Village store parking lot. Be there at 8:30 a.m. Shuttles will depart at 8:45 a.m. The parking lot is filled with gravel from construction.

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Take HEED. You’ll be running in a desert.

Thank you Hammer HEED! We’re heading to Big Bend with plenty of HEED electrolyte sports drink! We also have gels. You won’t go won’t go wanting with HEED. You’ll find it at aid stations from start to finish in the … Continue reading

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Clean, fresh Culligan water for the Big Bend Ultra Run

Thanks to Culligan San Antonio for its support of the Big Bend Ultra Run. This water is going to the aid stations along the trail to keep runners hydrated and at the  finish line for recovery. In some cases, Culligan will … Continue reading

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Thank you, Cavender Toyota!

We’ve just picked up the San Antonio-made Toyota Tundra pickup Cavender Toyota in San Antonio is loaning us for the Big Bend Ultra Run. The Tundra takes the rugged, four-wheel-drive-only roads with ease and with a smooth ride as well. This … Continue reading

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Group Campsite Map

Beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, runners can check in and set up their tents where they wish.  No trailers, pop-up tents or campers are allowed in the parking lot.  No vehicles are allowed in the campground proper.  There are picnic … Continue reading

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