🌊 GALVESTON ULTRA TRAIL 📍 Galveston Island | Texas 📅 October 17, 2026 The Galveston Ultra Trail by Trail Racing Over Texas brings a one-of-a-kind trail running experience to the Texas coast—where the trail is pure shoreline. This is not your typical road race and not your typical trail race. Run, walk, or ruck along miles of open beach with distances for every level—from your first 5K to a full 50K point-to-point ultra across the island. With the Gulf at your side, sunrise ahead, and waves guiding every step, this is one of the most unique endurance events in Texas. 👉 Run the Island. Interested in the Houston Ultra Trail on February 13th, 2027? CLICK HERE 🏖️ What Makes This Race Different 🌊 True Coastal Trail Running Miles of runnable beachfront Hard-packed sand for fast, flowing miles Ocean views the entire way A point-to-point ultra unlike anything else in Texas 🌅 Sunrise Start Experience Early start for longer distances Run into the sunrise over the Gulf A race atmosphere that feels
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 17.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Galveston, TX.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
