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Jackalope Jam

A timed ultrarunning festival at 7IL Ranch, where runners repeat a flat two-mile out-and-back and can choose events lasting up to 100 hours.

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Event dates, entry rules, qualification standards, and course details can change. Always verify current information on the official event website before registering or booking travel.

Event Overview

Listed edition overview
DateFeb 17-21, 2027
LocationCat Spring, Texas, USA
Format48-Hour, 24-Hour
TerrainMixed
RegionNorth America
Distance / duration100 / 72 / 48 / 24 hours, plus shorter options
State / areaTexas (TX)
Course modelOut-and-back
Edition noteThe festival begins with the 100-hour race on February 17. The 48-hour race starts February 19 and the 24-hour race February 20; both start at 9:00 AM and finish February 21.
CutoffThe selected timed duration, with breaks permitted.
HighlightsUp to 100 Hours, Ranch Camping

Course & Terrain

Two-mile out-and-back on short grass and a gravel farm road; only complete laps count.

Entry & Logistics

Listed qualification and support details
Registration and feesCheck the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms.
Support modelMain aid station at the start/finish, with camping and personal crew areas.

Why This Race Matters

Jackalope Jam is a useful reference point for runners comparing 48-hour events. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.

Planning Notes

  • Start conservatively and use flexible process checkpoints for effort, walking, food, fluid, alertness, and symptoms instead of forcing one hourly distance target.
  • Prepare several rest options before race week. Stop for sleep or assessment if alertness, coordination, or safe decision-making deteriorates.
  • The directory marks this as having comparatively simpler logistics. That editorial label is not a safety rating; verify cutoffs, terrain, support, crew access, and withdrawal procedures.

Verification & Sources

Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated September 22, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.

  1. Organizer's 2027 event schedule and course — https://runscore.runsignup.com/Race/TX/CatSpring/JackalopeJam2
  2. Multiday Running event directory review scope: September 22, 2026.