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Habanero Hundred

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Habanero Hundred race photo
Habanero Hundred race photo
Habanero Hundred race photo
Cat Spring
US
Djmaschek · CC BY-SA 4.0Djmaschek · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDjmaschek · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAlex Gray · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Race date Aug expected
August 2027
City · Distance
Cat Spring · 100M · 100km · 50km +3 more events
Entry fee
$115From the 2026 edition
2027Date August 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Aug 22, 2026 · Entry fee $80 · Start 12:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
Habanero Hundred race photo
Djmaschek · CC BY-SA 4.0
Habanero Hundred race photo
Djmaschek · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Habanero Hundred race photo
Djmaschek · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Habanero Hundred race photo
Alex Gray · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Habanero Hundred — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

This is Texas’s hottest trail race, held every August.

The headline event is the 100-mile race, with several other distances held alongside it.

You can also enter as part of a team relay.

It is one of the larger trail races in Texas.

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.

Habanero Hundred 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.

Race reports: 2
Michael BairdRan in 2018
“The Habanero Hundred is one hot race!!”

At the Habanero Hundred, the runner started at midday and covered 50km. Ice at every aid station and a sock change after two laps helped them endure the heat and heel blisters.

Read the original on Michael Baird
TrenaRan in 2015
“It was such a blessing sharing those last loops with Andy and getting to know him.”

In the Habanero Hundred 100km, the runner relied on ice and a pacer to endure heat that lasted through day and night. They finished before sunrise, surprised to place third among women and fifth overall.

Read the original on Trena

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

Finisher vlog

Vivsvibe · Finisher vlog

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 Habanero Hundred — 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

Marathon

Entry cost $115

until Dec 2, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $100

until Dec 2, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

100 Mile

Entry cost $250

until Dec 2, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

100 Kilometer

Entry cost $200

until Dec 2, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About 50K · 10K

50K

Entry cost $125

until Dec 2, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $75

until Dec 2, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

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

RACE WEEK

Habanero Hundred course map and elevation

Your 100M

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

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 12:00
START

5389 Mill Creek Rd., Cat Spring, TX

Start · Google Maps

Events are divided into 8 categories, including 100 Mile, 100 Kilometer, 50K, and Marathon.

The start takes place at 5389 Mill Creek Rd., Cat Spring, TX at 12:00 p.m. local time.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Habanero Hundred 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

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit; 100-mile/100km/50km individual & relay start is in front of Town Hall, Bellville, TX…
  • Getting to the finish7IL Ranch, Cat Spring, TX (near Bellville) — over 1,150-acre rural ranch venue
  • Transit cardCat Spring, Texas has no public transit system; this is a remote rural ultra venue accessible only by car.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit; 100-mile/100km/50km individual & relay start is in front of Town Hall, Bellville, TX (runners then run 10km to 7IL Ranch to join the trails)

Per official race site (trailracingovertexas. 30-hour cutoff ends 6:00 PM Sunday Aug 23. Rural Texas ranch venue — no public transit, car access only (with the noted brewery shuttle for the Bellville-start distances).

Parking info stated to be posted closer to race day on the official habanerohundred.com page.

Map

Getting to the finish

7IL Ranch, Cat Spring, TX (near Bellville) — over 1,150-acre rural ranch venue

Finish/course hub is at 7IL Ranch; other distances (50K, marathon, half, 10K) may start directly at the ranch rather than Bellville — check official site closer to race day for distance-specific start points.

Map

Start shuttle

Official site confirms a shuttle for ultra runners departing Huff Brewery Pub (Bellville) at 10:30 AM Saturday to reach the Bellville start point; shuttle time is selected during registration.

Transit card

Cat Spring, Texas has no public transit system; this is a remote rural ultra venue accessible only by car. Runners should plan on a rental car, with cash or card sufficient for any fuel or local needs along the way.

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.

The race venue at 7IL Ranch in Cat Spring has no public transport, so you will need to drive.

It is about one hour by car from Houston.

The 100-mile, 100K and 50K races have separate starts in front of Bellville Town Hall,

running 10km before joining the ranch trails, so check the start location for your distance.

With a noon start exposing runners to the full force of Texas heat, an ice-and-electrolyte strategy is the key to finishing.

Registration is available through the Trail Racing Over Texas website.

Times are local to Cat Spring. 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

Houston｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service from William P. Hobby Airport

$62

View on Klook

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.

Houston｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service from William P. Hobby Airport

$62

View on Klook

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

$82

View on Klook

Houston Museum of Natural Science Admission Ticket

$12

View on Klook

Houston Open-Top Double-Decker Bus City Tour

Houston city tour by open-top double-decker bus · $42

View on GetYourGuide

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

$92

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Cat Spring

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 Cat Spring after the race

Seeing Cat Spring with the medal on

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

Houston Downtown & Mansions Half-Day Private Tour

$407

View on Klook

Austin Capitol & Lady Bird Lake Private Half-Day Tour

$72

View on Klook
Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on map

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

Total cost and budget for Habanero Hundred

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Habanero Hundred

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Cat Spring runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Habanero Hundred

FAQ
When does Habanero Hundred 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in August 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, August 22, 2026.

How much is the Habanero Hundred 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $80.

What distances does Habanero Hundred 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Habanero Hundred 2027 start?

The race starts at 12:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Habanero Hundred 2027 start?

5389 Mill Creek Rd., Cat Spring, TX. (From the 2026 edition)

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