April 21-22 – Bluebonnet Adventure Fest

RunTex and Terra Firma Racing host the second annual Bluebonnet Adventure Fest!

The Bluebonnet Adventure Fest will include a weekend full of trail running, adventure racing, an off-road triathlon, a kids’ adventure race and fishing derby, and much more. The whole family can enjoy outdoor fun, live music, camping and an amazing display of Hill Country wildflowers.

Event Descriptions:

Bluebonnet XTERRA Trail Run: (5K & 10K, Sat., Apr. 21) Presented by RunTex and Terra Firma Racing, these XTERRA trail run  is also part of the Trail Runner Trophy Series, but non-competitive participants are welcome. Gorgeous granite rock outcroppings, challenging hilly terrain, and beautiful views await.  The 5k will wind down dirt ranch roads through hills of granite and bluebonnets and return to the start/finish line on a gorgeous single-track hiking trail. The 10K route follows the same loop as the 5K before breaking off and climbing to the summit of Decision Point Peak (the highest point on the ranch) where your breath will be taken away (if it’s not gone already from the climb) by the view from above.  You will then wind your way back to the finish along jeep road and single-track hiking trail.

Categories include: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-40, 50-59, 60+
Awards to Overall Male & Female, Overall Masters & Female Masters (40+), Top 3 in each age group

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more info on the XTERRA Trail Run

Register for the XTERRA Trail Run

Bluebonnet Adventure Race (Sat., Apr. 21): Another great RunTex and Terra Firma offering, this 2 to 2.5-hr adventure race features teams of two in a trail run (approx 3 miles), paddle (approx 30 minutes in inflatable 2-person kayaks that we provide), & mountain bike (8-10 miles) their way to the finish on a marked course. This is not a relay (both team members must stay together). However, if racing with a friend is not your cup of tea, we do have male and female solo categories as well.

Categories include: 2-Person Coed, 2-Person Coed Masters (both teammembers must be 40+), 2-Person Male, 2-Person Male Masters (both racers but be 40+), Female, Female Masters (both racers must be 40+), 2-Person Clydesdale (combined weight must be 400+ pounds), Solo Male & Solo Female.

We provide the boats, paddles and life jackets. The model is a Sevylor K-79.  These are inflatable kayaks with double blade paddles.  If you are racing solo, you will paddle one boat by yourself.

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Register for the Bluebonnet Adventure Race as a team ($75 per racer)

Register for the Bluebonnet Adventure Race as a Solo ($75 per racer)

XTERRA Bluebonnet Off-Road Triathlon (Sunday, Apr. 22): Presented by Race Revolutions, the Pure Austin Fitness XTERRA Bluebonnet Off-Road Triathlon is a 2 to 2.5-hr off-road triathlon in which individuals will complete an 800-meter, two-lap swim, 14-mile mountain bike ride and 4-mile run on a marked course.

Categories include: 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+

 XTERRA Registration 

Kids’ Events: Kids want to have fun too! Kids’ events include: kids’ adventure race (du), hike to the teepee, Family/Kids Who Dunnit, balloon slingshot, fishing derby and tricycle races.

Choose one event or participate in all of them!

Youth Adventure Race (Du): Teams of two will run and bike on a marked course filled with special challenges along the way. Some very basic map reading skills are recommended to fully complete all special challenges. The short course measures approximately .75 miles trekking/running, and 2 mile biking on jeep roads. The long course measures approximately 2 miles of trekking/running, and 4 to 6 miles of biking on jeep roads, trails. (Minimum Age 7 or with Race Director Approval)

Who Dunnit Navigation Event: Teams of two will solve a mystery by venturing throughout Reveille Peak Ranch to find clues to solving the mystery attached to check points. Finding all the clues in this timed event will give teams an advantage in solving the mystery. Choose from one of two courses: the map and compass course and the GPS course. To compete in the GPS course, you must bring your own GPS. (Minimum Age 5-9 w/Parent, or 10+)

Water Balloon Barrage: Test your water balloon sling shot accuracy skills in the Water Balloon Barrage! Teams of two or three will launch water balloons at a predetermined target in this event. Accuracy counts! (Minimum Age 7)

Star Party: Join us under the amazing night skies over Reveille Peak Ranch. We will “journey” across the sky to meet the stars and some of their star lore. Bring your own binoculars or spotting scopes if you have them. Fun for the whole family! (No Minimum Age w/Parent)

Hike to the Teepee: Enjoy the landscapes of Reveille Peak Ranch on this approximately 1/2-mile hike to the teepee on Reveille Peak. At the top enjoy a Native American tale and craft project before returning to the foot of the hills. (Minimum Age 5-6 w/parent, or 7+)

Fishing Derby: There’s nothing more fun than have a fishing story to tell your friends. Bring your fishing gear and all your fish catching secrets to the fishing derby. Compete against others to be the best angler of the derby and leave with new friends and a few fishing stories too! (Minimum Age 5 w/parent, or 6+)

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Bluebonnet King & Queen: Got what it takes to race both days? If you enter the Adventure Race on Saturday and the off-road triathlon on Sunday,  we will combine your time from both events, and the lowest overall time wins. We will have a special award for this.

General Admission per day – $5 (kids 12 and under free)

Schedule of Events

Saturday, April 21st

• 7:00am            Gates open/Packet pickup/Late registration
• 9:00am            Bluebonnet XTERRA 5K
• 9:00am            Bluebonnet XTERRA 10K
• 9:00am            Bluebonnet Adventure Race
• 9:15am             Balloon Slingshot
• 1:00pm            Kids’ Adventure Race
• 4:00pm            Hike to the Teepee
• 5:00-8:00pm   Live Music
• 6:30-7:30pm   Kids’ Fishing Derby
• 9:00pm            Star Party

Sunday, April 22nd

• 7:00am            Gates open/Packet pickup/late registration
• 9:00am            XTERRA Bluebonnet Off-Road Triathlon
• 9:00am            Kids’ Fishing Derby
• 10:00am          Family/Kids GPS Who Dunnit

REGISTER HERE

Note that RPR’s trails, Super D and flow track will be closed to riders until after noon on Saturday, April 21^st and Sunday, April 22^nd because of the racing events.

See what this family from San Antonio had to say about their experience at the 2011 Bluebonnet Adventure Fest!