Rise Running Festival

Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT

Location: Galveston, TX; E Beach Dr, 77550
Type: ULTRA

Official registration

At a glance

Run the Texas coast on Galveston Island, where miles of open beach, Gulf Coast sunrises, and a lively festival await.

Fun
Scenic
Quirky
Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners training for a serious effort

Less ideal for: first-time racers without recent mileage, pure PR-chasing on a bare course

Discover the Rise Running Festival, a unique ultra event on the Texas coast. This isn't a typical road or trail race; it's miles of open beach, guided by ocean breezes and the sound of waves. Experience an epic Gulf Coast sunrise as you chase the horizon. Beyond the 50K, enjoy a vibrant beach festival atmosphere with live music, food trucks, and cold drinks. It's a celebration of island culture and the spirit of adventure, with distances for every runner and family.

What to expect

Run miles of runnable beachfront with the ocean breeze.
Experience an epic Gulf Coast sunrise during your run.
Enjoy a beach festival atmosphere with live music, food trucks, and cold drinks at the finish.

Standout details

Unique beach course along the Gulf
Epic Gulf Coast sunrise running
Live music and beach festival
Texas-size finisher medals

Perks & features

After-Party
Food & Drink
Medal

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

7 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
5K
Sat, Oct 17, 8:30 AM CDT · From $54.00
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
5K
Sat, Oct 17, 8:30 AM CDT · From $54.00
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

+ 4 more options

13.1 Miles
Sat, Oct 17, 7:30 AM CDT · From $85.80
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
50K
Sat, Oct 17, 7:00 AM CDT · From $107.00
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
50K
Sat, Oct 17, 7:00 AM CDT · From $59.30
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Oct 17, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT
10k
Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 AM CDT · From $64.60
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

Vibe Check

Serious Test

Mixed surface, mostly flat, long distance + warm-day exposure

Mostly trail
Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Mixed
Flat

From the organizer

The Rise Running Festival is coming to the Texas coast.

On October 17th, runners from across Texas and beyond will descend on Galveston Island for a one-of-a-kind running experience along the Gulf.

Welcome to the Rise Running Festival — a brand new Trail Racing Over Texas event where the trail is pure Texas coastline.

This is not your typical road race and not your typical trail race.

It’s miles of open beach, ocean breeze, sunrise over the Gulf, and the sound of waves guiding every step.

Run point-to-point along the shoreline, chase the horizon, and experience one of the most unique endurance events in Texas.

Whether you're chasing a 50K finish, racing the relay with friends, or bringing the whole family for the 1-mile fun run, Rise Running Festival is designed to celebrate the Texas running community, island culture, and the spirit of adventure.

Expect:

🏖 Miles of runnable beachfront 🌅 Epic Gulf Coast sunrise running 🏅 Texas-size finisher medals 🎶 Live music and beach festival atmosphere 🌮 Food trucks and cold drinks at the finish 👟 Distances for every runner and every family

This fall…

Run the Island.

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