Friends of Government Canyon Recharge Run 8K/15K
Updated
Saturday, November 7, 2026, first start 7:30 AM, in San Antonio (12861 Galm Road). Distances: 8K, 15K. Entry from $55 to $65.
Course and race notes
RUN THE RECHARGE where the Acrocanthosaurus and Sauroposeidon dinosaurs once roamed on the trails of Government Canyon State Natural Area!
This is your opportunity to run amongst the footsteps of giants!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 7
2026 · today
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
8K15K
Price
$55 to $65
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 7 (today)
Opened Feb 1, 2026
Race day in San Antonio
Weather
High 72°F
Chance Light Rain, 41% chance of rain, wind 10 mph.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Nov 7, 4:32 AM CST. Latest forecast
Daylight
6:52 AM – 5:45 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 38 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Air quality
Good
Air quality should be fine for racing. Main pollutant: ozone.
Forecast for Saturday by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, from AirNow (EPA), issued November 6. Preliminary. Latest on airnow.gov
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
4 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.3 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 6
Where to stay
0 within 3 mi6 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Candlewood Suites
About 13 min drive4.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Holiday Inn Express
About 13 min drive4.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Fairfield Inn
About 15 min drive4.9 mi from the start
Hotel · La Quinta Inn & Suites
Hotel 4 of 5: La Quinta Inn
About 15 min drive4.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Quality Inn & Suites
About 15 min drive5.0 mi from the start
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