About

Targets & Trails: Run & Gun is a 2-gun women’s competition combining desert trail running with precision shooting. The scenic West Texas mountains provide a rugged, picturesque backdrop as competitors challenge their endurance, safety discipline, and marksmanship skill.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, August 22

• Location: Scenic mountain terrain south of Alpine, West Texas

• Hosted by: West of the Pecos Republican Women

• Distance: 3-5mile course

• Stages: 5 shooting stages (subject to change)

• Rifle Range: 50–100 yards

• Pistol Range: 15–25 yards

• Note:No Sig P320 pistols allowed.

• Hydration Reminder: Desert conditions—begin hydrating at least two days prior to the event.

How It Works

• Each competitor receives an individual start time.

• Midpoint resupply is allowed, but race time continues.

• Stages must be completed within 3–10 minutes, depending on stage design; exceeding the time results in a DNF “Did Not Finish”.

• Stages vary in layout, target size, and required shooting positions.

Some stages include movement, transitions, or nonstandard positions.

Scoring

• 60% Shooting Score

• 40% Run Time

• RO “Range Officer”-recorded hits and misses are used for tie-breaking.

Safety Standards

Safety is the highest priority and strictly enforced:

• Firearms must remain pointed downrange, finger off the trigger during movement.

• Rifles must be unloaded with no magazine inserted while running.

• Pistols must be cleared before and after each stage; safeties engaged when applicable.

• Weapons are checked at the start, finish, and at every stage entry/exit.

Any violation results in immediate disqualification.
Course Challenges

Competitors should expect:

• Rugged mountain terrain

• Dynamic shooting positions

• Weapon transitions

• Environmental heat and desert conditions

• Target distances requiring focus and adaptability

Firearm Requirements

• 2-gun format: rifle + pistol

• No Sig P320 pistols allowed

• Rifles must be carried unloaded with no magazine inserted while running

• Pistols must be cleared before/after each stage

Safety Rules

• Muzzle always downrange

• Finger off the trigger unless engaging targets

• Movement requires weapons on SAFE (if applicable)

• Range safety officers inspect weapons at

  • Start line

  • Stage entry/exit

  • Finish line

• Any safety violation = immediate disqualification

Environmental Safety

• Desert climate — hydration begins two days prior

• Expect heat, dust, rocky footing, and elevation changes

• On-site medical team provided

GEAR BASICS

• Rifle    

  • Minimum caliber is .223/5.56mm.  Maximum caliber - Nothing with a power factor greater than a .308 Winchester. 

  •  No Steel Core, Penetrating, Green Tip or M855 or other Armor Piercing Ammunition

• Rifle Sling

  • You will need this to get your rifle from stage to stage.

• Pistol

  • No Sig P320 Allowed

  • Minimum caliber is 9mm, .40 cal. S&W, .357 Sig, .45 cal. automatic (max)

• Hard Pistol Holster

  • Your pistol must be holstered in a rigid, with retention device holster while on the course. This is to ensure your safety, as well as the safety of those around you.

  • The retention ensures that the pistol doesn’t pop out while negotiating the course or while running.

  • The rigid retention requirement is so nothing accidentally sets off a round by hitting the trigger.

  • NO vinyl, cloth, or inside the waistband holsters.

• Backpack/Camelback

  • Keep it simple. You will need something to hold spare ammo and/or magazines as well as any water or extra gear.  Remember there will be water stations on the course but not much shade.

• Spare pistol/rifle mags

• Assume you will need 2-3 times the amount of ammo required to complete the course of fire.  This is estimated to be at least 300 rounds minimum between the rifle and pistol requirements.  

• Further information will be provided on this item as the course reaches its final design.

• Personal Protective Equipment

  • Eye and ear protection (required)

  • Sturdy belt to attach holster and mag pouches and Participant Numbers

  • Gloves (optional)

  • Long sleeved Shirt with high neckline to prevent injury.  Your participant number will be attached to you with Carabiner which will be provided.

  • Sunscreen, Hat, UV protective clothing.  Long Sleeves and Long Pants.  Remember the higher altitude (4500 feet).

What to Bring

• Rifle & pistol

• Ammunition (details provided at registration)

• Holster, rifle sling

• Eye & ear protection

• Trail shoes

• Sunscreen, hat, hydration pack

• Snacks & electrolytes
  

Skill Level

All skill levels are welcome, but competitors must already understand basic firearm safety and operation.

Start Times

Each competitor receives a staggered start time to ensure safe stage flow.