Event Overview
| Date | Feb 6-7, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Location | Huntsville, Texas, USA |
| Format | Fixed-Distance |
| Terrain | Trail |
| Region | North America |
| Distance / duration | 100 mi |
| State / area | Texas (TX) |
| Course model | Loop |
| Edition note | The organizer confirms February 6, 2027 and currently directs entrants to a waitlist. This record covers the 100-miler; a separate 100K is held at the event. |
| Elevation gain | Approximately 1,250 ft per full lap. |
| Cutoff | 32 hours |
| Start | 6:00 AM Saturday |
Course & Terrain
Five 20-mile laps through Huntsville State Park, passing the lake, bridges and pine woods.
Gently undulating pine-needle trails with exposed roots.
Entry & Logistics
| Registration and fees | Check the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms. |
|---|---|
| Support model | Staffed aid stations operate throughout the race, with drop-bag and crew access described in the organizer’s guide. |
| Logistics note | Huntsville State Park, 565 Park Road 40 West. Race-weekend campsites, RV sites and shelters must be reserved through the race’s booking system. |
Why This Race Matters
Tejas Trails presents Rocky Raccoon as an accessible first-100-mile setup and a course for experienced runners seeking a fast finish. Completing the 100-miler within 30 hours, inside the race’s 32-hour limit, meets its stated Western States lottery qualifying standard.
Preparing for a Race Like Rocky Raccoon 100
The 100-mile race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:
- Walking strategy for ultramarathons: When and how to walk by terrain, effort and cutoffs.
- Crew and aid-station strategy: Crew tables, aid stops, drop bags and runner preferences.
- Gut training for ultrarunners: A six-week practice sequence for race-day fueling.
- Tapering for ultramarathons: Plan the taper and race week around your own recovery.
Planning Notes
- Treat intermediate cutoff gates as part of the course. Build enough margin for aid stops and late-race slowdown, and verify every current gate in the official rules.
- Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
- 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.
- Aid stations close on a rolling schedule. Runners must be on their last lap by 7:41 AM Sunday, and the course closes at 2:00 PM.
- The linked GPX and elevation image are older references; follow the current marked route and final aid-station chart.
Related Preparation
- Compare verified US 100-mile races
- Open the 100-Mile format guide
- Open the Fixed-Distance format guide
- Compare all race formats
- Use the timed-race pace calculator
- Plan checkpoint arrivals and cutoff buffers
- Print a pace band for your goal time
- Estimate race calories and plan fueling
- Build a crew and drop-bag plan
- Build a race-specific gear checklist
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 November 5, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Tejas Trails: 2027 date, waitlist, course and race information — https://www.tejastrails.com/rocky100/
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: November 5, 2026.