TPU2020 Schedule - UPDATED!

More than just a race, during your week at TPU you’ll see and experience one of the most remote areas in the US, learn about the rich culture and history of the Big Bend region, see the stars and Milky Way in one of the world’s largest international dark sky areas, and share the adventure with new life-long friends. We promise this will be one of the most unique and memorable experiences of your life and we can’t wait to share it with you!

TPU2020 SCHEDULE

Arrival Details: Saturday, OCT 17th

11am - Departure from El Paso Airport to Alpine, TX

3pm - Hotel Check in & Packet Pickup

4-5:30pm - Happy Hour / Museum of the Big Bend Tour (SRSU)

6pm - Official Meet & Greet plus Welcome Dinner

7pm - Departure for “Star Party” and McDonald Observatory

10pm - Return to Alpine

Pre-Race Checks: Sunday, OCT 18th

7am – Breakfast for all staff, volunteers and competitors

8am – Mandatory Race Brief

9-11am – Mandatory Medical & Equipment Checks

11am – Hotel Check Out / Box Lunch Provided

12pm – Depart for pre-race camp

430pm – Arrival at BBRSP Race Site

5pm-8pm – “Prologue” - Stage 1

4 Stage Race Itinerary

Mon-Tue: Stages 2-3

6a - Wake Up, music starts

8a – Start

8p – Stage Cut-Off

9p - Medical Tent closes

Wednesday: Stage 4

6am - Wake up, music starts

8am – Stage Start

8pm - Race Cut-Off

Thursday: Departure

6am - Wake up, music starts

745am – 4 Stage Participants Departure

1130am - Drop-Off in Alpine, Texas*

3pm - Drop-off at El Paso Airport

*Participants can stay in Alpine/Big Bend and join Awards Banquet

6 Stage Race Itinerary

Mon-Thur: Stages 2-5

6am - Wake up, music starts

8am – Stage Start

8pm - Stage Cut-Off

9pm - Medical Tent Closes

Friday-Saturday: Stage 6

6am - Wake up, music starts

8am – Main Group Start

10am – Lead Group Start

2pm, following day - Race Finish

Awards Banquet

Awards Banquet: Saturday, OCT 24th

3pm - Hotel Check In

6pm - Banquet Dinner Starts

7p-10p - Awards Ceremony

*Dress is Smart Casual – flip flops & blister tape permitted!

Departure: Sunday, OCT 25th

7am – Breakfast starts

8am - Return transport to El Paso Airport (12pm ETA)

8:01a – Start planning for next year…bring a friend!

Choose your Ultimate Big Bend Adventure!

4 Stage / 85 mi

Perfect for hikers and runners ready to try a multi-day event!

6 Stage / 165 mi

The ultimate desert multi-stage race in Texas!

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