
From the Organizer
Comfort Inn and Suites has blocked off ten (10) rooms at a discount for us. Click HERE for more info.
Early bird registration prices are good until 27 March and then go up $5. That price is only good until 8 May then it goes up another $5 so register right away and save some money.
Ride Packet Pickup & Onsite Registration: Early packet pickup on Friday the 12th of June at the Gatesville Civic Center from 4PM to 7PM. Also, Saturday, June 13th, 2025 6:15 to 7:00 a.m. at the Gatesville Civic Center, 301 Veteran's Memorial Drive, Gatesville, Texas.
ONSITE REGISTRATION: NOT GAURANTEED A FINISHER MEDAL OR EVENT SHIRT.
Your SWAG bag will have a free pass to the local fitness center or pool to gain access for a hot shower.
Once you cross the finish line and get your finishers medal, stop by the winners table to see if you won a door prize! If you did, it will be tagged with your bib number and name. (Same as the label on your packet you picked up)
YES! Once again you can enjoy the meal inside with air conditioning!!!
One Mass start at 7:15 AM and those that like, can leave on their own up to 8AM. No late starts after 8AM.
Routes are approximately 11, 32, 50 miles and 100 K (approx. 61 mi) on our beautiful county roads. You can choose whatever route fits you on the morning of the ride. All riders are required to wear helmets and safety gear. E-bikes are welcome and encouraged.
SAG Stations will be placed at approximately 10 to 13 mile intervals, along all routes. Porta-potties will be available at all SAG Stations and SAG Wagons will be driving all routes throughout the ride to assist if needed.
Register by May 30th to guarantee receiving your Fire Ant T-Shirt!!
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
95°
Low
76°
Conditions
Sunny then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
15%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
Elevation
919 ft
Nearest Airport
GRK
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield · 24 mi
Major Hub
AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 84 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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5
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
30th Annual Fire Ant Tour
Jun 13, 2026