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, the finish line for ALL events, the start line for the 13.1M, 10K, 5K, 1M, and Kids run. The facility will have portacans, outdoor showers, and our finish line aid station. 

Please see the "East Beach Parking" and "Schedule" pages under the 2026 Event Information tab for detailed information.

Expect loose soft sand in the start/finish chute, but smooth and runable compact sand along the shoreline for a large majority of the course.

Mandatory Gear: All participants must carry a hdyration device. TROT is a cupless race company and reduces waste by not providing cups. We will have soft flasks for sale at our merch area at check-in. Hydration stations will be on course for all events except for the 1mi and kids events.

Half Marathon Course Info

The 13.1M will start at the East Beach Pavillion and run the start/finish chute to the shoreline where participants will take a LEFT turn to the East End turnaround. Particiants will then proceed West to Galveston, passing the 1M, 5K, and 10K turnaround points and the Pleasure Pier Aid Station at kilometers 9 and 12. The turnaround is at kilometer 10.5 where participants will then return to the East End turnaround for a second time, passing the start/finish line chute, before returning into the chute to finish at the East Beach Pavillion.

10KM Course Info

The 10KM will start at the East Beach Pavillion and run the start/finish chute to the shoreline where participants will take a RIGHT turn to proceed West towards Galveston, passing the 1M and 5K turnarounds. At the 10KM turnaround sign, participants will return East, passing the start/finish line chute to complete the East End turnaround before returning the to the start/finish chute and into the chute to finish at the East Beach Pavillion.

5KM Course Info

The 5KM will start at the East Beach Pavillion and run the start/finish chute to the shoreline where participants will take a RIGHT turn to proceed West towards Galveston, passing the 1M turnaround. At the 5KM turnaround sign, participants will return East, passing the start/finish line chute to complete the East End turnaround before returning the to the start/finish chute and into the chute to finish at the East Beach Pavillion.

1M Course Info

The 1M will start at the East Beach Pavillion and run the start/finish chute to the shoreline where participants will take a RIGHT turn to proceed West towards Galveston. At the 1M turnaround sign, participants will return East to the start/finish chute and into the chute to finish at the East Beach Pavillion.