2025 REGISTRATION OPENS SOON

OKTOBERFEST TRAIL RUN

ECO SERIES PRAIRIES

Chaparral Trail in Farmersville Texas
5k, 10k, 13.1mi, 26.2mi, 50k
October TBD, 2025

Eco Trail Race

5k, 10k, 13.1mi, 26.2mi, 50k

Run along the newly reclaimed Chaparral Trail, through gorgeous prairies, on a flat, fast course. Celebrate with us afterwards and enjoy a complimentary beverage.

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Volunteer

Join the Fun

As a Volunteer, you are the person that gives the runner the support and motivation to continue. We know how important each of you are to the entire day and promise you a fun and rewarding experience.

VOLUNTEER

Sponsor

Great Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to share your company, brand and services with a large and targeted group. As a sponsor of one or more events, you can select from the multiple sponsorship levels available.

BECOME a SPONSOR

The Trail Race

The Course

The Chaparral Trail is a converted railroad that has quickly become a reclaimed multi-use trail spanning 35+ miles, beginning in the quaint city of Farmersville.

You'll run this fast course over a paved and crushed-stone trail, across bridges, and along prairies and farmland. This is an out and back course under a canopy of trees with beautiful country views.

After the race, relax with friends and other runners and enjoy a complimentary beverage.

Each registrant receives one Tupps Brewery beverage with a valid bib. ID required for alcohol.

Start and Finish Times

The Start and Finish will be near the Onion Shed

7:00 am 26.2mi, 50k start

8:00 am 13.1mi start

9:00 am 5k, 10k start

3:00 pm Cutoff - all distances

RACE BRIEFINGS - begin 10 minutes prior to race start time, at the start line

RACES START - on the scheduled time for each distance and late starts are not accommodated

Competitions

YES - this race is part of the Texas Trail Running Eco Series - Eco Challenge

Course Markings

Races are marked with in-ground flagging and directional signage for each distance.

Maps

Oktoberfest Trail Run Map

Course Difficulty

1 = Flat / Fast course with little elevation gain or loss on a non-technical terrain.

Results

RESULTS

Registration

RACE DAY

Registration will remain open until the start of each distance - unless otherwise noted and/or the the race is Sold Out

A runner can step up or down in race distance up until the official race start time. After race start, changes in distances result in a DNF.

Change your distance online now

Early Registration Discounts

Sign up early for best pricing

Last day for

Best Discount - COMING SOON
Good Discount - COMING SOON
Standard Pricing - Race Day

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Swag and Awards

RACE SHIRT - Guarantee a shirt, register by COMING SOON

MEDAL - All finishers receive a custom designed medal

AWARDS - The first place Male and Female in each race distance, receive an award

Award notifications are sent via email

Race Photos

Itinerary

FRIDAY – OCTOBER TBD, 2025

4:00 - 6:00 pm Packet Pick Up

Farmersville Onion Shed

SATURDAY – OCTOBER TBD, 2025

6:00 - 9:00 am Registration and Packet Pick Up

Farmersville Onion Shed

7:00 am 26.2mi, 50k race start

8:00 am 13.1mi race start

9:00 am 5k, 10k race start

3:00 pm Cutoff - all distances

PHOTOS

Aid Stations

Well stocked Aid Stations provide:

First Aid: Band-Aids, Vaseline, and other basic first aid supplies
Food/Drink: Crazy Water, electrolytes, various salty, sweet and savory snacks

LOCATIONS

0.0 miles - Start/Finish/Turnaround
1.5 miles - Farmersville
5.7 miles - Merritt
9.7 miles - Merritt
13.9 miles - Farmersville
15.4 miles - Start/Finish/Turnaround

Most aid stations are manned by passionate volunteers - although some aid stations might be unmanned

Cupless Race

This is an environmentally friendly race and it is our goal to keep the trails litter free to preserve their beauty.

Cups won't be supplied during this racing event. Please bring your refillable water bottles and we will refill them at the aid stations.

Training / Coaching

At every level, proper training can help you prepare for success. Ultra Expeditions has certified coaches and offers individual and group training packages. Learn More >>