El Chupacabra de San Antonio 5K & 10K Nighttime Trail Run
July 7, 2023
9PM Start 10K
9:15 Start 5K
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2022 RESULTS. CONGRATS RUNNERS!!!
A San Antonio original trail running event!
The Chupacabra is an adventurous nighttime run on wooded, unpaved trails. Fire up your headlamp and watch for the glow sticks and other trail markings as you navigate your way through the unpaved trails of McAllister Park under the stars. With a 9 p.m. start, a headlamp or flashlight is MANDATORY! Your entry includes a cool performance fabric T-shirt and a finisher medal, along with post-race Alamo Beer Co craft brews on tap for those of age.
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Location
Start / Finish @ Classic Elite Soccer Fields, 11600 Starcrest, San Antonio 78247.
Register Now
- Click here to register online
- Military and first responders receive $5 discount. Email info@runintexas.com for a code to use at checkout. Please have ID available at packet pick up.
About this Event
This trail event starts and finishes at Classic Elite Soccer Complex and follows the unpaved trails of McAllister Park. The actual start is on top of the dam south of the police station for those who know the trails. It is about 1/4 mile from packet pickup and the finish at the Classic Elite soccer fields. The finish is inside of the soccer complex. The course runs through heavily wooded dirt trails in the dark. The 5K and 10K run completely different routes except for the last 1/2 mile where they join together. A flashlight or headlamp is required and extremely necessary. The trails can be very rocky with tree roots in places, as well as low branches so paying attention is critical. There are many opportunities to fall. This is not a trail run for beginners. It is up to you to provide your own lighting so you do not take a spill or run into a branch. Trails are marked with signage and glow sticks in the trees. Glow sticks guide you along the trail but do not by any stretch illuminate the ground, so make sure you have a good headlamp and/or flashlight. All runners will receive a tech shirt and post race beer (for those of age). This is a fun run. NO AWARDS will be given but overall results will be posted at the event and online.
10K and 5K Courses
Both 5 & 10k distance starts and finish at Classics Elite Soccer Academy Fields on Starcrest. At 8:50 p.m., 10k runners will be led from the soccer fields into the woods to the starting line for a 9 p.m. start. At approximately 9:05 a.m., 5k runners will be led from the soccer fields into the woods to the starting line. The 5k will take a hard left at approx .75 mi after the start and run a separate course from the 10K. The 5k will have 1 water stop on the course and one at the finish. The 10k will have 2 water stops on the course and one at the finish.
Course Maps
Parking (please read)
YOU MUST ARRIVE EARLY FOR THIS EVENT. Especially if you plan on race day packet pick up (see info below on Early Packet Pickup). There will be plenty of parking at the Start/Finish, Soccer Fields at 11600 Starcrest. NOTE: The start will be a 1/4 mile walk from packet pick up so please allow yourself enough time.
Packet pickup
You have two options for packet pickup:
- Thursday July 6 at Alamo Beer Co., 202 Lamar St., San Antonio 78202, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Race day packet pickup will be held at Classics Elite Soccer Fields, 11600 Starcrest, San Antonio 78247, from 7PM-8:45PM. Please plan to arrive EARLY.
Post Race Party
After the race, enjoy a cold beer (with proper idea) and savor your victory on the lighted fields of Classics Elite Soccer Complex. Feel free to bring chairs and enjoy a beautiful summer evening under the stars!
Food Trucks!
- Mi Taquito Arandas Jalisco Taco Truck!
Entry Fees
5K
- $65 through June 21
- $75 through July 17
- $85 after that
10K
- $70 through June 21
- $80 through July 7
- $90 after that
Active and Retired Military, Police, and Fire Discounts: A $5 discount is available by mail-in entry only. Please include copy of ID and have ID at packet pick up.
2022 RESULTS. CONGRATS RUNNERS!!!
2021 RESULTS- Great job runners!!!
2019 RESULTS- Great job runners!!!
2018 RESULTS- Great job runners!!!
2017 RESULTS- Great job runners!!!
- Click here for 5K results
- Click here for 10K results
- Click here for 5K TEAM results
- Click here for 10K TEAM results