See the parking information page under the 2026 Event Information tab.

The main TROT venue for the Galveston Ultra Trail is the East Beach (R.A. Apffel). This is where we will have raceday packet pickup, 50k Ultra Shuttle Loading, the finish line for ALL events, the start line for the half, 10k, 5k, and kids runs. The facility will have portacans, outdoor showers, and our finish line aid station.

If a 50k participant would like to drive themselves to the 50k start, they can park at the San Luis Pass Beach Access area (watch for the "no parking" signs directly around the main roadway - head towards the beach for parking. No transport will be provided to return to the vehicle. 

Yes, please ensure you can still hear your surroundings. We recommend one ear bud or open ear style headphones. Please do not use Bluetooth speakers out of respect for the participants and general public around you.

We love dogs too! However, some areas of a race are a challenging environment and not everyone is comfortable with animals. Only certified service animals are allowed on course or in event areas with advance notice given.

"Spectator dogs" are not allowed on the course (in the race) but are allowed outside of our main event areas (aid stations, start/finish, packet pickup). Please stick to public areas that are not busy with our event.

50K Ultra & Relay Course Cutoff Times:

10KM Aid/Exchange: 9:20 AM (2h)

20KM Aid/Exchange: 11:30 AM (4h10m)

30KM Aid/Exchange: 1:40 PM (6h20m)

40KM Aid/Exchange: 3:50 PM (8h30m)

50KM Finish: 6:00 PM (10h40m)

The finish line for ALL events closes at 6 PM. 

Cutoff Policy: Out of respect for our volunteers, staff, venue, and permits, the above points will close down at the listed times. Transport will be arranged for participants missing a cutoff, or expected to miss a cutoff. Continuing past a cutoff is under your own sole descretion and you will be considered no longer part of the event, no further support will be provided.

Yes. The main start/finish line will have portapotties and open air beach showers at the pavilion. Each aid/exchange point for the 50k Ultra/Relay will have portapotties. 

Please see the schedule page. 

We have three options for packet pickup:

Wednesday at Good Times Running Co. in Katy from 5-7 PM

Friday at the Galveston Island Running Co. from Noon - 6 PM.

Race day packet pickup will be at East Beach (priority line for Ultra & Relay till 6 AM). 50k Ultra and Relay bibs not picked up by 6 AM will be transported to the 50k start line for any last minute pickups. 

The ones you are the most comfortable and have been training in. The beach along the shoreline is typically firm packed, a road shoe would work fine, but there will be a few short sections of softer sand (start of the 50k, the main start/finish chute, and a couple crossing areas on course). 

We highly recomend Altra Running, the Wild trail shoe would be a great choice. 

Yes. Please have their QR code on hand, this will be sent out in race-week information emails.

There is a free parking area at East Beach but remember, if you drive through the East Beach parking gates you will automatically be fined unless you complete the parking fee online (see QR codes at the parking area). See the East Beach Parking page under the event information tab. 

The main TROT venue for the Galveston Ultra Trail is the East Beach (R.A. Apffel). This is where we will have raceday packet pickup, 50k Ultra Shuttle Loading, the finish line for ALL events, the start line for the half, 10k, 5k, and kids runs. The facility will have portacans, outdoor showers, and our finish line aid station. 

The startline for the 50K Ultra and Relay is at San Luis Pass Beach Access

All finishers will receive a medal at the finish line for thier registred event (no drop-down medals). This event is giving away beach towels as the swag item included with your registration. We will also have merch for sale at the main start/finish line. 

30K Drop Bag: If you would like a personal support drop bag on course, we will transport a drop bag to the 30km aid staiton for the 50k ultra participants only. On race morning, at East Beach, before loading the shuttle bus, you may put a drop bag in the bed of the designated pickup truck. Drop bags should be small, personal items, portable, and distinguishable. We will lay them out on a tarp next to the aid station. Drop bags will be returned to East Beach once the last runner is through and the aid station is closed. We are not responsible for lost or leftover dropbags.

Participants may find a spot along the start/finish chute or shoreline for personal items (leave at your own risk). We recomend leaving items in your vehicle but do not recomend bringing any valuables. The race is not responsible for any missing items.

No cups are provided. All participants must carry a hydration device such as a water bottle, flask, cup, or bladder.

We will have hydration stations and mini-aid stations on the course. Final placement for the 5k, 10k, and half marathon will be shared during race week. The 50k and ultra will have aid stations every 10km (be prepared to travel 6.25mi self-supported). No station provided for the 1mi (you will never be more than 1/2mi from the main start/finish).

TROT trail flasks will be available for purchase at the start/finish and merchandise check-in area.