Rise Running Festival

The Rise Running Festival is coming to the Texas coast.

Runners from across Texas and beyond will descend on Galveston Island for a one-of-a-kind running experience along the Gulf.

Welcome to the Rise Running Festival — a Trail Racing Over Texas event where the trail is pure Texas coastline.

This is not your typical road race and not your typical trail race.

It’s miles of open beach, ocean breeze, sunrise over the Gulf, and the sound of waves guiding every step.

Run point-to-point along the shoreline, chase the horizon, and experience one of the most unique endurance events in Texas.

Whether you're chasing a 50K finish, racing the relay with friends, or bringing the whole family for the 1-mile fun run, Rise Running Festival is designed to celebrate the Texas running community, island culture, and the spirit of adventure.

Expect:

🏖 Miles of runnable beachfront
🌅 Epic Gulf Coast sunrise running
🏅 Texas-size finisher medals
🎶 Live music and beach festival atmosphere
🌮 Food trucks and cold drinks at the finish
👟 Distances for every runner and every family

This fall…

Run the Island.