Join us for an unforgettable adventure at the Desperado Gravel Run & Ruck, Saturday May 17, 2025, held at the scenic Desperado Resort, recently acquired and being renovated by Demolition Ranch, in Boerne, TX! Whether you're a seasoned runner, a weekend warrior, or looking to test your endurance with a ruck, this race has an adventure for you.

Distances: 20, 10k & 5k Gravel Run, and 20k & 10k Ruck Challenge
Terrain: Experience a mix of gravel roads, winding trails, and rolling hills that showcase the rugged beauty of the Desperado Resort.
Location: Desperado Resort –  https://desperadooutdoors.com/ 10 minutes outside Boerne, TX and 40 minutes outside San Antonio, TX. Formerly the Guadalupe River Ranch, the Desperado Resort is now an adventurer's destination with nearly a mile of Guadalupe Riverfront access, running/hiking trails, a gun range, primitive camping, lodging, and more. You may have seen some of the fun happening out here on https://www.youtube.com/@OffTheRanch 

Highlights:
🏃 20K & 10K Run: Push your pace on a challenging course with breathtaking views.
🌿 5K Run: An exciting trail through challenging terrain.
🎒 20K & 10K Ruck Challenges: Grab your pack and test your grit in this unique endurance experience.

Celebrate the camaraderie of the running and rucking community.
Enjoy post-race festivities, including live music, food trucks, and local vendors.
Take home a custom race medal and shirt as a memento of your adventure.
Whether you're running to set a PR, rucking to challenge yourself, or just enjoying the trails with friends, the Desperado Gravel Grind promises an unforgettable day of fitness and fun.

20k & 10k Ruck Rules: All participants must wear a weighted ruck pack and must keep the required weight in the pack for the entirety of the race. Weight cannot be anything consumable and must be carried on your back.  No crossbody or duffle bags will be allowed.  For participants weighing under 150lbs packs must weigh 20lbs or more. For participants weighing 150lbs or more packs must weigh 30lbs or more.  Cut off time for the 20k is 6 hours.  This is roughly a 28 minute pace.

Buddy Pass: Because Desperado Resort is an abandoned resort currently being brought back to life by Demolition Ranch, with access to amenities while on the property, all spectators are required to pay an entrance fee. Race participant's entrance fee is covered in their race registration. The "Buddy Pass" will cover the entrance fee, river access, and will allow the spectator to partake in beer (for those 21+) and other post-race festivities.

Course Info:  This course is a mixture of gravel roads and raw, technical trails.  It is not a stroller friendly course so please plan ahead if you have little ones attending with you.  The course will be marked with chalk arrows, ground signage and ribbons in the trees to ensure that you find your way so be sure that you are looking ahead so you don't miss an arrow or ribbon!

Pets:  We love our four-legged friends, and they are welcome on the property but not on the trails during the race.  Please plan according if you plan to bring your furry friends along.  Remember it will be getting warmer by mid-May so please bring them plenty of water!

Camping and other lodging:

Camping: Primitive tent camping and RV camping are available at the Desperado.  Book your spot here https://desperadooutdoors.com/

Airbnb: There are 4 Airbnb options on the property that sleep anywhere form 2 -12 people.  You can check each of them out with the following links.

The Farmhouse:  https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1217546479897774357  

 . 12 guests
 · 5 bedrooms
 · 7 beds
 · 3 baths

The Freedom House: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1221835860791350386?source_impression_id=p3_1742577512_P390yDRKi7djJsAP

 . 6 guests
 · 3 bedrooms
 · 4 beds
 · 2 baths

Love Shack: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1314585392284762344?source_impression_id=p3_1742577591_P3SUaX5HC5UAoIao

 . 4 guests
 · 1 bedroom
 · 2 beds
 · 1 bath

Tiny House: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1371009796912668002?source_impression_id=p3_1742577778_P3INEaxhevOftTac

 . 2 guests
 · 1 bed
 · 1 bath