Dragon Trails Summer Edition in San Antonio, TX experience and scenery

Dragon Trails Summer Edition (25, 10k, 5K)

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Date

Jul 19, 2026

Starting Time

6:30 AM CDT

Course

Trail

Fees

$50-$100

Location

San Antonio

Participants

100-500

Terrain

Challenging

Environment

Forested, Park Run

Temperature
High: 94°
/ Low: 76°
Perfect For:
Well Organized
Overview

Brace yourself for one of San Antonio’s most rugged trail races—Dragon Trails Summer Edition at Pearsall Park. Hosted by E‑Dragon Productions, this event features the Great Dragon 25K, Ultimate Dragon 10K, and SA Toughest 5K, each packed with heat, hills, and high-octane endurance challenges.

Runners opting for the 25K loop twice through the front and back hills will encounter over 1,500 ft of climbing, while the 10K mirrors the opening loop of that route. The 5K, branding itself as San Antonio’s toughest, packs nearly 100 ft elevation gain per kilometer—a real test over just 3.1 miles. Expect frequent aid every mile, with water and Gatorade to beat the heat.

What sets this race apart is its no‑frills, community-first vibe: finishers receive unique medals or tiles, singlets, and a taco breakfast post-race. Race-day entertainment includes DJ Dragon and J\&B Photography capturing the gritty terrain in action. Age-group awards recognize top performers across ten-year increments and multiple divisions, ensuring recognition even in smaller fields.

With certified timing by Best Race Timers IAAP, rugged terrain, and a fierce midday start of 6:30 AM CDT for the 25K, this event delivers an endurance challenge with personality—and an adult twist of culture in San Antonio’s summer trailscape.

Course Description

First choice and the most challenging is the Great Dragon 25k Trail race which has a 2 loop course through the front hills of the dragon trails and then you follow it to the back trails which are nicer to travel but are relenting with the heat. This course will have a waterstop every mile with water and gatorade for each runner.

Second choice will be the Ultimate Dragon 10K which consist of almost all the same course as the 1st loop of the 25k, only difference it turns around early near the 7th waterstop. The 10k will also have tons of hills and heat for all of our contestants. Just because its a shorter race does not mean it will not challenge everything you have to finish the event.

Third option is San Antonio’s Toughest 5K with nearly 100 feet of climbing through each kilometer. This race will definitely make every other 5k you have ever run seem like a walk in the park. If you are ready to experience what true trail racing is without doing the longer distance than this will be the race for you.

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