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Desert Wolf

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USMay 1, 2027100km
Race date in 204 days
May 1, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Johnson City · 100km
Entry fee
$160Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, May 1, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Desert Wolf — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Starts and finishes at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch in Johnson City, outside Austin.

The format involves a 4-mile loop course, with events including Trail 6K, 12K, 25K, 50K, 100K, and a 25K Ruck.

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.

Desert Wolf runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

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 Desert Wolf — 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.

About 25K RUCK · 12K
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Desert Wolf course map and elevation

The 100km I'll run

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 06:00
Time limit21 hours
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3:00 am Sunday for the 100K (21 hours)

START

Flat Creek Crossing Ranch, Johnson City, TX

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The event is divided into six divisions, including the 100K, 50K, 25K, and 25K RUCK.

Start line is located in Johnson City, TX, with a local start time of 6 a.m.

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

Organizer
Texas Outlaw Running
Typical race-season temperature: around 24°C (75°F)
Hot race — plan fluids and electrolytes

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Desert Wolf race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

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

Bib pickup

Pickup is available on Friday from 18:00 to 19:00 and on Saturday from 05:15 to 08:00.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNone — Flat Creek Crossing Ranch, 339 Ulrich Rd, Johnson City, TX; rural Texas Hill Country with no transit…
  • IC cardJohnson City is a small town with no dedicated transit card system.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None — Flat Creek Crossing Ranch, 339 Ulrich Rd, Johnson City, TX; rural Texas Hill Country with no transit service

Course is a repeating 4-mile loop starting and ending at the ranch. Nearest city with transit (Austin) is roughly 50 miles away with no connecting service to the ranch.

Rural Hill Country ranch venue, car access only.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Flat Creek Crossing Ranch

Finish co-located with start/loop point.

Map

Start shuttle

No organizer shuttle mentioned.

IC card

Johnson City is a small town with no dedicated transit card system. This is effectively a car-access rural/small-town venue; cash or card works fine for any parking or local purchases, but there is no IC-card transit network to use.

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.

Held at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch in Johnson City, outside Austin, and organized by Texas Outlaw Running.

Based on the previous year, start times were staggered: 6:00 AM for the 100km, 7:00 AM for the 50km, 7:30 AM for the 25K run/ruck divisions,

and 8:00 AM for the 5km and 12km, with participants advised to arrive 30 minutes before their respective start.

The finish time limit for the 100km division was set at 3:00 AM Sunday (21 hours).

The first roughly 7.8 miles of the course pass through a remote stretch with no aid stations or aid station, so participants must carry enough water themselves;

from there on, aid stations provide food and drinks.

Times are local to Johnson City. 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.

Charming Texas Hill Country Cabin Ideal for Vacations near Austin

Accommodation · 4.4km

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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

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Hotels near the Desert Wolf start line in Johnson City

Hotels that make race morning easy

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

Charming Texas Hill Country Cabin Ideal for Vacations near Austin

Accommodation · 4.4km

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Magical Gypsy Wagon near Dripping Springs for Glamping in Texas

Accommodation · 4.4km

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Secluded Johnson City Cabin Rental for Glamping near Austin

Accommodation · 4.4km

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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

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San Antonio｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from San Antonio International Airport

$96

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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

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San Antonio Top 3 Attractions Half-Day Small-Group Walking Tour

$133

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Where runners eat in Johnson City

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 Johnson City after the race

Seeing Johnson City with the medal on

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

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

$92

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Austin Private Half-Day Tour (Live Music Capital)

$72

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

Total cost and budget for Desert Wolf

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Desert Wolf

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Johnson City runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Desert Wolf

FAQ
When does Desert Wolf 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, May 1, 2027 in Johnson City, TX, United States.

How much is the Desert Wolf 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $160.

What is the time limit for Desert Wolf 2027?

3:00 am Sunday for the 100K (21 hours).

What distances does Desert Wolf 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Desert Wolf 2027 start?

The race starts at 06:00.

Where does Desert Wolf 2027 start?

Flat Creek Crossing Ranch, Johnson City, TX.

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