Race Day Schedule & Packet Pickup — Ennis Bluebonnet Run

Details

Start To Finish

Everything you need to know about race day — from packet pickup to crossing the finish line.

Packet Pickup

Location

TBD

Date

April 12–16

Hours

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Important

Sign all waivers online before arrival

How to Prepare

Make sure you have signed all waivers online before arriving for packet pickup or race morning

Arrive on time — 1 hour before your race start time if possible

Book hotel or Airbnb rentals early — accommodations fill up fast during Bluebonnet season

Keep valuables locked in your car

Bring your race bib on race day

Cautions

●Course includes uneven terrain and trail sections

●Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately

●Carbon-plated "super shoes" are not recommended — trail terrain may pose stability risks

●Follow us on socials for the latest updates and announcements

Know Before You Go

Race day, without surprises

Race day: April 17, 2027. Start and finish: 2300 W Ennis Ave, Ennis, TX 75119. 10K: 7:00 AM; 5K: 7:15 AM; Kids 5K: 7:15 AM; 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk and Kids 1-Mile: 7:20 AM. All start times are Central Time. Race-day packet pickup opens at 5:00 AM. See the Maps page for parking information.

Packet pickup

Packet pickup: April 12–16; location TBD; hours: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Bring your registration confirmation. Can’t make it during the week? Race-day pickup opens before the first start — plan extra time.

Picking up for someone else, or for a whole team? That’s allowed — the FAQ covers what to bring for group pickup, and where your race shirt comes into it.

Getting there and getting parked

Arrive about an hour before your start time — race morning traffic around the festival is real. Parking areas and the start/finish location are mapped on the course maps page. Check-in is quick: no sign-in needed if you already have your bib.

On the course

Water stations along the route and at the finish line
EMS on site throughout the event
Chip timing for the competitive 5K and 10K, with up to 2 hours to finish
No pets on the course; strollers are best suited to the Fun Run / Walk

Weather policy

The race is rain or shine. In severe weather the course switches to a modified rain route, and any schedule changes are announced by email and on social media before the start.

Can’t make it after all?

Registrations are non-refundable, but you have two options: transfer to the virtual race and have your swag shipped to you, or defer your entry. Details and deadlines are in the FAQ.

After you finish

Collect your bluebonnet finisher’s medal, stay for the age-group awards ceremony. The Bluebonnet Trails Festival is a separate destination in downtown Ennis after the race, so make a day of it.