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Conquer the Canyon Trail Race

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USSeptember 2027100km · 50km · 10km +1 more events
Joseph Vernet · Public domain
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Claude · 100km · 50km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$105From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 26, 2026 · Entry ~ Sep 26, 2026 · Entry fee $45 · Start 07:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 11, 2026
Conquer the Canyon Trail Race race photo
Joseph Vernet · Public domain
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Conquer the Canyon Trail Race — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

It is held on Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Claude, Texas.

The events are the 5k, 10k, 25k, 50k, 100k, and a youth trail run.

Everyone receives a keepsake, but a T-shirt is only guaranteed if you register by September 4.

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.

Conquer the Canyon Trail Race 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.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Conquer the Canyon Trail Race — 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 2026 edition

Conquer the Canyon 100k

Entry cost $105

until Mar 16, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Conquer the Canyon 50km

Entry cost $91

until Mar 16, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Conquer the Canyon 25km

Entry cost $77

until Mar 16, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Conquer the Canyon 1-Mile Youth Trail Run (12 & under)

Entry cost $10

until Sep 26, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About 10K · 5K

10K

Entry cost $42

Conquer the Canyon 10km · until Mar 16, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $28

Conquer the Canyon 5km · until Mar 16, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Conquer the Canyon Trail Race course map and elevation

Your 100km

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

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStart
Ultra06:00
10K10km08:00
5K5km08:30
Other25km07:00
START

4510 County Road 9, Claude, TX

Start · Google Maps
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The Conquer the Canyon 100k, Conquer the Canyon 50km, Conquer the Canyon 25km, Conquer the Canyon 10km, and Conquer the Canyon 5km events are held together.

Start line is located at 4510 County Road 9, Claude, TX, and the local start time is 7:00 AM.

Course is a loop course that returns to the starting point.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Event T-shirt 2026

Finisher medal 2026

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your Conquer the Canyon Trail Race 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 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Held from 9/26 to 9/27 on normally closed trails in Palo Duro Canyon, known as the Grand Canyon of Texas.
Packet pickup date and time have not been published.

Merus Adventure Park, Palo Duro Canyon, Claude, TX

race venue

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startnone — remote/rural venue
  • Getting to the finishnone — same venue as start

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

none — remote/rural venue

Held at MERUS Adventure Park in Palo Duro Canyon near Claude, TX.

Map

Getting to the finish

none — same venue as start

Loop-course trail race, same venue.

Map

Start shuttle

None — remote/rural venue, private car only.

Source · checked Aug 22, 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.

Palo Duro Canyon, where the competition is held,

is a canyon area called the ‘Grand Canyon of Texas.’ There is an elevation difference from approximately 1,040 m (3,412 ft) above sea level at the ridge to approximately 762 m (2,500 ft) at the bottom of the canyon,

so you must be prepared for significant ups and downs depending on the event.

The road surface is a mixture of sand, sandstone, red soil, gravel, and clay, so the conditions under your feet change in each section.

To receive a commemorative t-shirt, you must register by September 4th.

Times are local to Claude. 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.

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.

Claude Car Rental (Qeeq)

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Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Claude with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

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

Total cost and budget for Conquer the Canyon Trail Race

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Conquer the Canyon Trail Race

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Claude runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Conquer the Canyon Trail Race

FAQ
When does Conquer the Canyon Trail Race 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, September 26, 2026.

How much is the Conquer the Canyon Trail Race 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $45.

What distances does Conquer the Canyon Trail Race 2027 offer?

10K · 5K · Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Conquer the Canyon Trail Race 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Conquer the Canyon Trail Race 2027 start?

4510 County Road 9, Claude, TX. (From the 2026 edition)

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