October 2-4, 2026 | Leakey, Concan, and Uvalde, TX
What Is Frio Trio - Zero Edition?
Run. Ride. River.
Connect.A weekend of racing and unwinding in one of the most amazing parts of Texas.
And we are so excited for the first year, that we are giving registrations away.
The first 200 were free. The next 200 are only $25 per registration!Combine trail running, gravel bike racing, paddling and floating the iconic Frio River in the heart of the Frio River Valley. Then throw in good people, great food, and lifelong memories, and you get the Frio Trio.
Choose one race or take on the whole weekend. This year’s special Zero Edition Frio Trio will feel like a proper race weekend, with fully marked courses, fully supported aid stations and finish lines, and great post-race parties! We have a fun race shirt you can purchase when checking out if you want one. We will also honor the top placements. But the 2026 races will not be officially timed, and we will not include finisher medals. If medals are important to you, we will have extra high-fives awaiting your finish upon request!
The Zero Edition Racing & Fun Options
Pick Your Favorites or Do ‘Em All
FRIDAY
Race Options: Night Trail Run: 10 mile/50K
Additional Fun: Welcome Gathering & Friday Night Downtown Party
Saturday
Race Options: Morning Gravel Bike Race: 33mile/50mile &
Afternoon Trail Run: 5K/13.1 mile + Youth Run
Additional Fun: Frio River Float Trips & Explore Garner State Park & Saturday Night Camp Cold Springs Party
Sunday
Race Options: None until 2027
Additional Fun: Morning Group mountain bike ride & Group run &
All day - Enjoy the area on your own
Registration & Cost ▼
Registration & Cost
No tricks or gimmicks. Registration was free for the first 200, and only $25 for the next 200 (per race registration). We want you to use your money to support the amazing local Leakey, Concan, Uvalde, and nearby businesses, restaurants, and lodging providers.
Your race registration covers your park entry to Garner State Park, and all access fees for all other venues we are using. We are paying those fees for you. Spectators will need to pay for their own entry into Garner State Park (unless you have the TPWD annual pass). And West Prong Frio Events will require a parking fee / land use fee for any spectators that go out there to see their rider come through on the gravel bike race. All parking around downtown Leakey will be free. Bushong Mountain Park parking is free also as it is the same as downtown Leakey parking (it’s right on the edge of the downtown square).
Your race registration does NOT cover any meals or lodging. We will provide all the snacks and drinks you want at aid stations. And we’ll have finish line drinks for racers to enjoy. But you will need to plan on paying for any meals or extra drinks. See the Food & Lodging details further down below on this page.
When you register, you can purchase one of these special Zero Edition race shirts.
Full Festival Schedule & Locations ▼
Full Festival Schedule & Locations
FRIDAY
All Day: Pre-riding and jogging (@ Bushong Mountain Park)
4:00-7:00pm: Packet Pick up + Night Trail Run Racers Mandatory Check in (@ Rustic Frio on Main Street, downtown Leakey)
6:00pm: Welcome & Opening Ceremony, Send off of the first race (@Main Street, downtown Leakey)
6:15pm: 10 miles & 50k Night Trail Run Race Start (@ start line on Main Street, race course at Bushong Mountain Park, downtown Leakey)
6:30pm to late night: Rustic Frio Friday Night Party (@Main Street, downtown Leakey)
SATURDAY
6:00am-7:00am: Gravel Bike Packet Pickup / Mandatory Check-In @ Rustic Frio on Main Street, downtown Leakey
7:00am: Gravel Bike Race- 33 & 50 miles (@ Start/Finish downtown Leakey)
10:00am: Morning Frio River Float Trip (No pre-registration needed. Cost set by outfitter.)
1:00pm-2:00pm: Trail Run Packet Pickup / Mandatory Check-In (@ Garner State Park Race Hub)
2:00pm: Trail Run- 5K & 13.1 miles (@ Garner State Park)
2:00pm: Afternoon Frio River Float Trip (No pre-registration needed. Cost set by outfitter.)
3:00pm: Youth Trail Run- 1 Mile (@ Garner State Park)
6:00pm-Late Night: Saturday Night Camp Cold Springs Party (@ Camp Cold Springs, b/w Garner State Park and Leakey)
(Dinner, Entertainment, Fun, Awards)
SUNDAY
9:00am: Group mountain bike ride at Bushong & Group trail run at Bushong (meet at front gate of Bushong, under the big trees) (no registration necessary)
At Your Own Time: Enjoy the local towns and river fun as long as you want
This map is not to exact scale or detail. But will give you an understanding of where things are located in proximity to each other.
The schedule has been created where you can do every race if you want. Or simply show up to the races you want to enjoy. Then join in on the extra fun between the racing. There will be live music, games, raffles, and some fun side contests! All the while leaving you with time to relax with friends of old and new, float the river, and explore the local fun.
Gravel Bike Race Details ▼
Gravel Bike Race Details
(2026 Zero Edition Details Shown)
Course Description
The 50 mile and 33 mile Gravel Bike Race course is a mix of chip seal roads, caliche jeep roads, ranch roads (2 track), and dirt trail (singletrack). It is primarily non-technical, but there are several dry and wet creek crossings that have baseball sized rocks, as well as some rocky jeep road sections. Some will walk those crossings if they feel more comfortable, but it is all 100% rideable. Your choice along the way. We’ve been told the 50 mile course feels much longer than 50 miles, so you’ll get your money’s worth with that distance option.
We will start and finish on Main Street in downtown Leakey. Once we are out of town, you’ll enjoy beautiful roads between various ranches and Bushong Mountain Park.
We are very grateful to be able to show you the amazing blue hole, numerous gorgeous vistas, waterways, and wildlife at West Prong Frio Events and Riding River Ranch, along with Bushong Mountain Park. These ranches and parks have some amazing scenery waiting for you, including an amazing blue hole you’ll want to take a quick dip in, as well as some punchy hills.
The shorter course will have a few places where you will shortcut off the full lap. We will have signage at each place, and volunteers at most of them. It is up to you to follow the race route correctly. We will also provide a .gpx track of the course. Thank you to the Real County Sheriff dept. for your safety escort help!
Much of the roadways along this race route will be open to the public, and you’ll be out in the country. Please watch out for vehicles at all times. Ultimately your safety is up to you, just like any other time you’re on your bike.
Tires
Generally people use 45mm gravel tires on this ride, but if you are aggressive, you may want to push it and use smaller (35mm tires) and possibly run or walk the short rocky sections that show up here and there.
Cutoffs
We are allowing racers to be on the course for 7 hours. That means the slowest possible pace is 7mph for the 50 mile course. If you decide you want to shortcut the race course, you can safely do that at multiple points along the way. Just make sure to let the finish line staff know you are not officially in the results for the longer course, and we’ll count you as the shorter course.
Mountain Bikes Allowed
If you don’t have a gravel bike but want to race, c’mon! Mountain bikes are welcome. You’ll float through the more technical spots, but you will be working harder on the otherwise faster road sections. We encourage you to participate, nonetheless.
Trail Run Race Details ▼
Trail Run Race Details
(2026 Zero Edition Details Shown)
Course Description
The Friday Night trail running races will start and finish at the Rustic 83 on Main Street in downtown Leakey. Same place as Packet Pickup and the Friday night party!
The loop is a little over 10 miles long. The 50K will enjoy 3 laps of that course, each time coming through the party in downtown Leakey!
The Saturday Afternoon daytime trail races will all start and finish at Garner State Park (just a few minutes drive from downtown Leakey).
Cutoffs & Aid Stations
We have very generous cutoffs for all races. The slowest pace allowed for the night trail 50km is 19:21 per mile. And 22:44 for the daytime run. The shorter distances have a massive amount of time to get the course done.
We will have a ton of aid station support out there for you. We will add an aid station chart asap that will show you the exact details. But in short, you will never go more than 3-4 miles between aid stations.
Nighttime Running & Required Gear
The night race will be in some beautiful remote skies. Which means it will be dark out there! We require a headlamp or handheld to start the race; and we very strongly recommend a backup light and backup battery/batteries. It is also a good idea to have that backup light and batteries on you out on the course.
We also require you to carry a water bottle and/or soft flask, as we do not provide cups at our aid stations; and it’s not cool to drink straight from the dispenser jugs.
Even though we provide full on aid station support, we strongly recommend carrying some sort of hydration carrying device on you (e.g. a vest, pack, waistband, or otherwise).
Float Trip Details ▼
Float Trip Details
(2026 Zero Edition Details Shown)
General Info
We are excited to hook up with Happy Hollow Frio River Outfitters and offer two different float trip times on Saturday. No pre-registration is needed, and Tejas Trails isn’t taking any fees. Everyone will simply settle up with Happy Hollow once we get to that part of the weekend. We will send more specific details in the pre-race email as well. Happy Hollow is located in Concan, just a few miles down the highway from downtown Leakey. You can check out all the details on their site. They make the process very easy and affordable. You can expect around $20-25 (including parking, shuttle, and tube rental). You can use your own SUP or kayak if you want to. They might charge a little extra for transportation.
Pickup and Drop off
We will be plugging into the regular Happy Hollow system how they do all their float trips. Everyone will need to get to and from their regular location (which isn’t a big deal as it’s just down the road from downtown Leakey, in Concan) - 32580 US-83, Concan, TX 78838.
Length
The float trip will take between 45 minutes and an hour and a half, depending on the river flow. We have chosen the two optional times (see full schedule for those times) so everyone wanting to be at the afternoon trail runs will be able to get to Garner State Park in plenty of time, get meals, recover, and be ready for your or your loved one’s race. And conversely, for those finishing up the Gravel Bike Race, you will have time to get to the latter float trip time if you are riding for a while.
Course Maps ▼
Maps
(2026 Zero Edition Races Shown)
Run
Please note that the course may change last minute for a myriad of reasons. This file and profile image may not get updated. The course markings will be correct and the official designation of the course for the race.
Ride
Please note that the course may change last minute for a myriad of reasons. This file and profile image may not get updated. The course markings will be correct and the official designation of the course for the race.
River
Please note that the course may change last minute for a myriad of reasons. This file and profile image may not get updated. The course markings will be correct and the official designation of the course for the race.
Lodging Options ▼
Lodging
There are a lot of amazing lodging options, from tent camping to RVs to rustic cabins to luxury cabins to fully stocked homes, all within a few minutes drive of all the race courses. Here are our favorites! We hope you find your home away from home, and go back throughout the year!
Historic Leakey Inn
Just a few blocks from the race hub and downtown Leakey, our friends at Historic Leakey Inn will treat you right with comfortable rooms, a restaurant (get the Chicken Fried Steak!), and a hoppin’ patio with live music some nights.
Camp Cold Springs
If you want to stay on the shores of the Frio River's crystal clear water, Camp Cold Springs is the place you’ll want to be. This newly revitalized property has 16 luxury cabins, 23 RV sites, an onsite pool, hot tub, bar, & direct access to the river. And the celebration dinner and party will be there on Saturday night.
Enter the code "Trio" in the promo field when booking through their website for 10% off a 2-night stay.
They also offer a 15% discount for a 3-night booking.
The Springs Retreat
Just 2 minutes from downtown Leakey, the Springs is going to be the place where The Tejas crew will be staying. Join us to discover this hidden jewel in the Texas Hill Country. Nestled on 10 private acres along Leakey Springs, enjoy premier cabins and homes perfect for intimate getaways or gatherings of any size.
Riverbend on the Frio2
Experience rustic comfort at family-friendly cabins, riverfront RV sites, or shaded tent sites.
Escape to nature and unwind in our cozy campground, designed for families and small groups looking for a tranquil retreat. Make Riverbend on the Frio your home base for race weekend. Located directly on the Frio River, Riverbend on the Frio2 have various rental options with river access and plenty of room to relax and recharge after racing.
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Happy Hollow Lodging
These are easily some of the best Concan rental homes available. They're very spacious, modern and upscale...There's just nothing like waking up to the beautiful Frio river in the morning!
Frio Pecan Farm Lodging
With a large orchard of pecan trees and Frio River running through it, the Frio Pecan Farm is one of the most beautiful places in Texas.
There are 17 vacation homes and 17 log cabins available for daily rental. Also, a beautiful 7,000 square foot pavilion with stage is available and perfect for weddings, reunions or private parties/events.
More Lodging & Camping
Any lodging in Leakey, Concan or Uvalde is a few minute drive from the festival.
Leakey: YELP Listings
Concan: YELP Listings
Uvalde: YELP Listings
Camping is widely available in the area.
Meals and Restaurants ▼
Food
Race Hub:
We have arranged food and drinks to be available right at the race hub throughout the event. Here’s the plan:
Friday supper: Rustic 83 (hangout spot on the side of Rustic Frio, on Main Street, downtown Leakey)
Saturday breakfast: Common Grounds Coffee Shop (bringing coffee, pastries, bagels, and other options right to the Race Hub)
Saturday lunch: Choose from all the amazing restaurants shown below
Saturday supper: Catered food will be available at Camp Cold Springs
Sunday breakfast and lunch: There are great options around Leakey and surrounding towns
Leakey (in town)
Extra Race Details ▼
Extra Race Details
Course Markings
We will have fully marked courses so you can enjoy the ride, run, and paddling without stress. For the gravel bike race, we will have larger visuals everywhere you exit and re-enter roadways. And we will provide downloadable tracks for the gravel bike race. For the Stand Up Paddleboard Race, we will make the put in and exit are very obvious. We will also have volunteers greeting you out of the water to the finish line on shore. For all trail courses, we will have directional arrows anytime there is a choice to be made, and will block off the wrong ways with barricade tape and wrong way signs. We also clip bright orange confidence markers in the sections between intersections to help you feel good that you are still on course.
Cupless Racing
After years of cleaning up discarded cups at aid stations, and wasting a lot of trees, we implemented cupless racing. This means that for any hydration at an aid station you will need to bring your own cup, flask bottle, or bladder. We will also DQ for littering, which isn’t limited to cups. Anything that isn’t natural to the area is considered littering (which includes fruit peels, for example). If you or your spectators are seen littering, you may be disqualified and pulled from the race.
Volunteering
Volunteers are the heart of all of our races. And with a full weekend of racing, there are lots of opportunities to pitch in. Even if you are racing, you can help out in some of the other races. If you’re interested in volunteering, please let us know at Volunteer.
Timing
We will not be timing this year’s “zero-edition” races. However, we will honor the top 3 finishers per distance at the award ceremony on Saturday night.
Aid Stations
The gravel bike race will have at least two aid stations on course with hydration and grab n’ go snacks. The mountain bike race will have an aid station at the next lap/finish line. All other trail races will all have aid stations on course as well as the start/finish/next lap line. We will update course maps and add an aid station chart closer to the event.
Just Coming for the Spectating
A major part of this weekend is the community around the race, and spectators are a key ingredient. If you or your loved ones aren’t racing, we want you there. Tell everyone in your family and friends groups to come join the fun. Bring the kids, grandma and grandpa and the family dog.
Swag and Cool Stuff ▼
Zero Edition Swag & Stuff
For 2026, since we are offering these races for free, we will not offer timed races, finisher medals, or race shirts like we usually do (and will do for 2027).
However, you can add on a special Zero Edition shirt when you register on RunSignUp.
Getting Here ▼
Frio River Valley
How To Get There
Situated just 90 minutes from San Antonio, Leakey is the gateway to the Texas Hill Country. With miles of beautiful trails, gravel roads, and the crystal-clear waters of the Frio and Nueces Rivers, this is an ideal spot for outdoor adventure and small-town charm.
For those flying in, San Antonio is the closest major airport, with Austin being the next closest. There is a private airstrip in Leakey, and others nearby.
The Frio River Valley has been drawing Texans to the Hill Country for generations with its crystal-clear waters, miles of trails, and small town charm and hospitality. Just check out some of these views from Bushong Mountain Park, where our night trail run and a portion of the gravel bike races will be held.