Barrel Race

Presented by APHA

Dates & Entries

November 12–13, 2026 | The Ranch at NRS
309 CR 4228, Decatur, TX 76234

Produced by Better Barrel Races

Pre-Entries Open: September 15, 2026, at 8 a.m.

Pre-Entries Close: November 9, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Late Entries Accepted Until November 13, 2026 (late fees apply)

Exhibitions Start 9 a.m. November 12, 2026; Races start 2 p.m. on November 12 and 9 a.m. November 13

$39,500 Added Money

$20,000 Added 5D

$5,000 Added BBR Members Select 5D

$3,500 Added 5D Open PBRIP

$3,500 Added 5D Texas Paint-Bred Incentive

$1,000 Added BBR Xtra

$1,000 Added Big Spender Fast Time Sidepot

$2,500 Added Futurity Fast Time Sidepot

$1,500 Added Open Aggregate Sidepot

$500 Added in Each Rider Age Sidepots
(17U, 18-49, 50+)

2025 Results

Open 5D Warm Up Payout: $13,252

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Open 5D Payout: $112,629.10

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High Stakes Showcase Payout: $32,463.00

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2026 Event Flyer

The 2026 Details

  • Pre-Entries. Open September 15, 2026, at 8 a.m.; Close November 9, 2026, at 5 p.m.
  • Late Entries. Entries accepted through November 13, 2026 (late fees apply)
  • Producer Rights. The producer reserves the right to adjust numbers at any time. The producer reserves the right to make any and all necessary changes.
  • Coggins. A Negative Coggins is required.
  • Dress Code. Dress code is strictly enforced. Hat/helmet, long-sleeve shirt, jeans and boots are required.
  • Office. On site November 12–13, 2026
  • Membership: BBR membership is required for BBR sidepots.

Stalls & RVs

  • Stalls and RVs will be available on site. Contact The Ranch at NRS at 817-569-7135

 

Cowgirl Gathering 5D

  • Friday, November 13, 2026, at 9 a.m.
  • $20,000-added 5D | $175 entry fee
  • Plus, the following incentives:
    • $3,500 added 5D Open PBRIP (Paint Horses only) | $100 entry fee
    • $3,500 added 5D Texas Paint-Bred Incentive | No Entry Fee
    • $1,000 Added BBR Xtra | $40 Entry Fee
    • $1,000 Added Big Spending Fast Time Sidepot | $250 Entry Fee
    • $2,500 Futurity Fast Time Sidepot | $150 Entry Fee
    • $1,500 Added Open Aggregate Sidepot |$50 Entry Fee
    • $500 Added in Each Rider Age Sidepots (17U, 18-49, 50+) | $50 Entry Fee
  • Payouts. 75% payback in all except:
    • PBRIP sidepot is a 70% payback

BBR Members Select 5D

  • Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 2 p.m.
  • $5,000 Added 5D Race | $70 entry fee  ($20 discount for BBR Gold Card members)
  • Payouts. 75% payout

American Qualifier

  • Friday, November 13, 2026, at 4 p.m.
  • $500 entry fee

Exhibitions

  • Exhibitions. Exhibitions take place Thursday, November 12, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m.; Futurity Showcase exhibitions take place November 12 at 4:30 p.m. | $7 per run for Open exhibitions; $25 for Futurity Showcase exhibitions
  • For questions about production, visit betterbarrelraces.com