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Dana Peak Trail Run

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 2, 2027100km
The original uploader was Seth Ilys at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date in 357 days
Oct 2, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Harker Heights · 100km
Entry fee
$135From the 2025 edition
2027Date Oct 2, 2027 · Soon
2026
2026Date Oct 3, 2026 · Entry ~ Oct 3, 2026 · Entry fee $65 · Start 08:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
Dana Peak Trail Run race photo
The original uploader was Seth Ilys at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Dana Peak Trail Run — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

It is held at Dana Peak Park on the north shore of Stillhouse Hollow Lake in Harker Heights, Texas, about an hour's drive from both Waco and Austin.

The course climbs and descends over rocky lakeside terrain, mostly through forest but with some stretches fully exposed to the sun.

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.

Dana Peak Trail Run 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.

Dana Peak Trail run 2024

Trails with MRFNT

View on YouTube

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 Dana Peak Trail Run — 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
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Dana Peak Trail Run course map and elevation

Your 100km

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

From the 2025 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 06:00
EventStart
Ultra06:00
10K10km08:00
Other20km07:30
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Dana Peak Park, Harker Heights, TX

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Dana Peak Park

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The events are the 100K, 50K, 20K, and 10K.

The start is in Harker Heights, TX at 6:00 AM local time.

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

Typical race-season temperature: around 21°C (69°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Dana Peak Trail Run 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

Dana Peak Trail Run (Harker Heights); bib pickup details have not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNone – no train/bus/subway service to Harker Heights or Dana Peak Park
  • Getting to the finishNone (same park as start)
  • Transit cardDana Peak Trail Run takes place in a park near Harker Heights, close to Killeen/Fort Hood in central Texas,…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None – no train/bus/subway service to Harker Heights or Dana Peak Park

Dana Peak Park (3800 Comanche Gap Road, Harker Heights, TX) is a US Army Corps of Engineers park on Stillhouse Hollow Lake; car access only. Located under an hour from both Waco and Austin.

Rural Army Corps of Engineers park, car access only, no public transit.

Map

Getting to the finish

None (same park as start)

Loop course finishes at Dana Peak Park; Comanche Gap aid station is ~1 mile away by road with limited parking there.

Map

Transit card

Dana Peak Trail Run takes place in a park near Harker Heights, close to Killeen/Fort Hood in central Texas, an area with no meaningful public transit. A car is required to reach the trailhead; no transit card system applies.

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.

Official registration is handled through Ultrasignup and remains open until 11:59 p.m. (local time) on October 3, the day of the race.

Start times vary by distance: the 100K starts at 6:00 a.m., the 50K at 7:00 a.m., the 20K at 7:30 a.m., and the 10K at 8:00 a.m.

Course follows rocky terrain along Stillhouse Hollow Lake, mostly shaded by forest but with some sections fully exposed with no shade.

Cumulative elevation gain for the 50K reaches about 1,022 m (3,354 ft).

For 100K and 50K runners, the longest stretch between aid station reaches 7 miles, so carrying personal hydration gear is a mandatory requirement.

Parking lot entry costs $5 per vehicle, and carpooling is encouraged.

Times are local to Harker Heights. 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.

Austin Red River Cultural District Half-Day Food Tour

$112

View on Klook

Austin｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

$82

View on Klook

Hotels near the Dana Peak Trail Run start line in Harker Heights

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.

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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.

Austin｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

$82

View on Klook

2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix Multi-Day Pass in Austin

$636

View on Klook

Austin Taco & Iconic Landmarks Half-Day Small-Group Walking Tour

$92

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Harker Heights

Eating well is part of the trip

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

Austin Red River Cultural District Half-Day Food Tour

$112

View on Klook

What to see in Harker Heights after the race

Seeing Harker Heights with the medal on

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

Austin Capitol & Lady Bird Lake Private Half-Day Tour

$72

View on Klook

Texas Austin Night View Tour (Sunset Cruise & Bat-Watching Experience Included)

$92

View on Klook

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

Total cost and budget for Dana Peak Trail Run

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Dana Peak Trail Run

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Harker Heights runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Dana Peak Trail Run

FAQ
How much is the Dana Peak Trail Run 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $65.

When does Dana Peak Trail Run 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 2, 2027 in Harker Heights, TX, United States.

What distances does Dana Peak Trail Run 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2025 edition)

What time does Dana Peak Trail Run 2027 start?

The race starts at 06:00. (From the 2025 edition)

Where does Dana Peak Trail Run 2027 start?

Dana Peak Park, Harker Heights, TX. (From the 2025 edition)

Where does Dana Peak Trail Run 2027 finish?

Dana Peak Park. (From the 2025 edition)

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