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Caveman Challenge at Waterloo Lake race video

Caveman Challenge at Waterloo Lake

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOctober 202750km
YouTube · Over Confident Under Trained
Race date Oct expected
October 2027
City · Distance
Denison · 50km
Entry fee
$90From the 2025 edition
2027Date October 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Oct 10, 2026 · Entry ~ Oct 10, 2026 · Entry fee $35 · Start 07:35
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 11, 2026
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Caveman Challenge at Waterloo Lake — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is the inaugural race on the Waterloo Lake trails in Denison, Texas.

The course combines dirt, rocks, and tree roots, with views overlooking the lake.

There is a section that passes through a cave during the course.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Caveman Challenge at Waterloo Lake runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Episode 28 - Caveman Challenge Half Marathon Trail Run #trailrunning #trailrun

Over Confident Under Trained

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Caveman Challenge at Waterloo Lake — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2025 edition
About 5K
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Caveman Challenge at Waterloo Lake course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2025 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:35
EventStart
Ultra50km07:30
Marathon42.195km07:35
Half marathon21.0975km07:40
10k10km07:45
5k5km07:50
START

Denison, TX

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Waterloo Lake Park

Finish · Google Maps
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The fields are divided into 6 divisions: 50K, Marathon, Half marathon, 10k.

Start line is in Denison, TX, and the start time is 7:35 a.m. local time.

The finish line is Waterloo Lake Park.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Caveman Challenge at Waterloo Lake race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

The Caveman Challenge at Denison’s Waterloo Lake; packet collection details are not publicly available.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startWaterloo Lake Park, 1101 S.
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system applies; Waterloo Lake near Denison, Texas is a rural North Texas venue…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Waterloo Lake Park, 1101 S. Waterloo Lake Dr., Denison, TX 75020 — pavilion aid station is at the start/finish area.

Two designated parking lots with limited space; street parking is explicitly permitted as overflow. No public transit; city park venue reached by car.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Waterloo Lake Park pavilion area.

All distances (50k, marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k, 1.5-mile fun run) start/finish at the same pavilion location on staggered start times.

Map

Start shuttle

None mentioned.

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system applies; Waterloo Lake near Denison, Texas is a rural North Texas venue roughly 75 miles from Dallas–Fort Worth, with no local public transit. Car or rental vehicle access is required.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

In October, average temperatures in the Denison area are around 23°C (74°F) for the daytime high and 13°C (56°F) for the nighttime low.

The area averages nearly 12 rainy days during this period, with total precipitation reaching 104 mm.

The start is at 1101 S. Waterloo Lake Dr., Denison, TX.

The 50K starts at 7:30 AM, the Marathon at 7:35 AM, half marathon at 7:40 AM, the 10K at 7:45 AM, and the 5K at 7:50 AM.

Online registration closes at 11:59 PM on October 3 (Central Time).

Times are local to Denison. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hilton Garden Inn Denison Sherman At Texoma Event Center

Hotel · 4.5km

8.3/10(131)
View on Booking.com

Grapevine｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

$75

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Dallas Arts District Mansions Private Half-Day Tour

$15

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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Meet Greet Service By Allways

$278

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Hotels near the Caveman Challenge at Waterloo Lake start line in Denison

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Hilton Garden Inn Denison Sherman At Texoma Event Center

Hotel · 4.5km

8.3/10(131)
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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Grapevine｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

$75

View on Klook

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Meet Greet Service By Allways

$278

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Denison

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Denison after the race

Seeing Denison with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Dallas Arts District Mansions Private Half-Day Tour

$15

View on Klook

Dallas JFK Assassination Site Private Tour (Half Day)

$15

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Private Self-Guided Tour from Dallas West End to Klyde Warren Park

$15

View on Klook

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Denison.

Total cost and budget for Caveman Challenge at Waterloo Lake

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Caveman Challenge at Waterloo Lake

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Denison runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Caveman Challenge at Waterloo Lake

FAQ
When does Caveman Challenge at Waterloo Lake 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in October 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, October 10, 2026.

How much is the Caveman Challenge at Waterloo Lake 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $35.

What distances does Caveman Challenge at Waterloo Lake 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2025 edition)

What time does Caveman Challenge at Waterloo Lake 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:35. (From the 2025 edition)

Where does Caveman Challenge at Waterloo Lake 2027 start?

Denison, TX. (From the 2025 edition)

Where does Caveman Challenge at Waterloo Lake 2027 finish?

Waterloo Lake Park. (From the 2025 edition)

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