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Naughty Hog

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Naughty Hog race photoValley View
US
Free Public Domain Illustrations by rawpixel · CC BY 2.0pavel ahmed · CC BY 2.0
Race date in 66 days
Dec 12, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Valley View · 100km
Entry fee
$160Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Fri, December 11, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
Naughty Hog race photo
Free Public Domain Illustrations by rawpixel · CC BY 2.0
Naughty Hog race photo
pavel ahmed · CC BY 2.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Naughty Hog — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Start at Johnson Branch Nature Center at Ray Roberts Lake and return to the same point.

The 15-mile (25K) loop course features over 900 feet of elevation gain with exposed roots and grass trails.

The 10K and 5K follow separate 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.

Naughty Hog 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 Naughty Hog — 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 · 25K RUCK
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Naughty Hog 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 07:00
Time limit18 hours for all sports
EventStartTime limit
100K100km07:0018h
Ultra50km07:0018h
10K10km07:3018h
5K5km08:0018h
25K25km07:0018h
START

Johnson Branch Nature Center, Valley View, TX

Start · Google Maps

The fields are divided into 6 divisions: 100K, 50K, 25K, 25K RUCK.

Start line is in Valley View, TX, and the start time is 7:00 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 7°C (44°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Aid stations

Finisher medal

Where and when to collect your Naughty Hog 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

Johnson Branch Nature Center, Friday 16:00–18:00 & Saturday morning

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No public transit. Valley View, TX and the Lake Ray Roberts Johnson Branch Unit are rural, north of Denton, with no fixed-route bus/rail service.

Start/finish at Johnson Branch Nature Center, 100 PW 4153, Valley View, TX 76272 (Lake Ray Roberts State Park).

Race starts 7:00 AM (100K/50K/25K), 7:30 AM (10K), 8:00 AM (5K).

Rural Texas state park venue, car access only, no public transit.

Confirmed date match: Dec 12, 2026 per race organizer (Texas Outlaw Running).

Getting to the finish

Same as start.

More details

None mentioned.

Stations & transport near the venue

Valley View, TX is a small town roughly an hour north of Dallas with no local transit card system;

Dallas's DART network and its GoPass do not extend this far out.

This is a car-access rural venue, so plan on driving or renting a car.

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.

Naty Hogg offers distances ranging from 5K to 100K, plus a 25K Ruck (weighted-pack) event, starting from the Lake Ray Roberts Johnson Branch Nature Center.

The common time limit for all events is 1:00 AM on Sunday, effectively imposing an 18-hour limit.

Entry fee are divided into three pricing tiers: early bird from February 20 to September 11, standard from September 12 to November 27, and late registration through the deadline,

with prices increasing at each stage.

Bib can be picked up at the Johnson Branch Nature Center from 4:00 to 6:00 PM the day before the race and on race morning alongside the Texas Outlaw Running pop-up store.

Times are local to Valley View. 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

21 experiences

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

$76

View on Klook

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Meet Greet Service By Allways

$279

View on Klook

Dallas Arts District Mansions Private Half-Day Tour

$15

View on Klook

Dallas JFK Assassination Site Private Tour (Half Day)

$15

View on Klook

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

$15

View on Klook
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 Valley View with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Valley View.

Total cost and budget for Naughty Hog

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · YesimFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about Naughty Hog

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Valley View runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Naughty Hog

FAQ
When does Naughty Hog 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, December 12, 2026 in Valley View, TX, United States.

How much is the Naughty Hog 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $160.

What is the time limit for Naughty Hog 2026?

18 hours for all sports.

What distances does Naughty Hog 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Naughty Hog 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Naughty Hog 2026 start?

Johnson Branch Nature Center, Valley View, TX.

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