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Rocky Raccoon 100 Endurance Trail Race

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USFeb 6, 2027100M · 100km
Harper's Weekly · Public domain
Race date in 115 days
Feb 6, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Huntsville · 100M · 100km
Entry fee
$280From the 2026 edition
Status
ClosedWed, June 10, 2026 ~ Sat, February 6, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 14, 2026
Rocky Raccoon 100 Endurance Trail Race race photo
Harper's Weekly · Public domain
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Rocky Raccoon 100 Endurance Trail Race — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The race is held on Saturday, February 6, 2027.

It is known as a course well suited both for runners chasing a 100-mile personal best and for those attempting their first ultra.

Aid stations run closely spaced around the clock, and time limit is generous.

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.

Rocky Raccoon 100 Endurance 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.

Race reports: 2
u/hero_slackerRan in 2025 · Finish time 23:56:17
“We finished the Rocky Raccoon, arm-in-arm, with three minutes and 43 seconds to spare before exceeding what became our shared goal.”

At Rocky Raccoon 100 miles, the runner managed their pace with friends, walking climbs and running pine-covered descents. Friends' encouragement carried them through late pain and fading focus to finish together in 23 hours 56 minutes 17 seconds.

Read the original on Reddit r/Ultramarathon
Will WeidmanFinish time 16h44min
“Seeing so many people on course with the loop format was a real highlight of the race.”

At Rocky Raccoon 100, the runner struggled with stomach trouble and low energy, then restored their pace with food and electrolytes. They ran to the end and finished third in 16 hours 44 minutes.

Read the original on Will to Run / Will Weidman

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

Goku Runner · 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 Rocky Raccoon 100 Endurance 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
First come, first served entry has closed

It ran Jun 10, 2026–Feb 6, 2027.
Check separately whether other entry routes are open and spots remain.

Registration history · The 2027 race opened entry on Wed, June 10, 2026

First come, first served

Entry cost TBD

The race is full; you can now only join the waiting list.

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

RACE WEEK

Rocky Raccoon 100 Endurance Trail Race course map and elevation

Your 100M

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 06:00
EventStart
Ultra100km07:00
Rocky Raccoon 100mi160.93km06:00
START

565 Park Road 40 W, Huntsville, TX

Start · Google Maps

Cutoff
Entry to the final lap closes at 7:41 the following day; course closes at 14:00.

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Rocky Raccoon 100mi and Rocky Raccoon 100k are held together.

Start line is located at 565 Park Road 40 W, Huntsville, TX, with a local start time of 6:00 a.m.

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

Typical race-season temperature: around 8°C (46°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start
Aid stations
14 locations (excluding the start and finish), open at night

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Rocky Raccoon 100 Endurance 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

Packets are distributed at Raven Lodge on Friday afternoon, and an optional pre-race briefing is held on the back veranda from 17:00 to 17:30.
2/5 (Fri) 15:00–19:00

Raven Lodge, Huntsville State Park, TX

lakeside, opposite the boat ramp

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNone (no train/subway/bus service) — Huntsville State Park, 565 Park Road 40 West, Huntsville, TX

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None (no train/subway/bus service) — Huntsville State Park, 565 Park Road 40 West, Huntsville, TX

Rural state park venue reached only by car; nearest transit is Huntsville, TX bus/Amtrak station roughly 10+ miles away with no route to the park. No walking/bus connection exists to the venue.

Trail ultra in a remote state park — no meaningful public transit option exists for this race.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start (100-mile race uses five 20-mile loops returning to the same start/finish/aid area inside the park)

Loop-course ultra; start and finish are the same point in Huntsville State Park.

Map
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.

The race is held at Huntsville State Park, Texas, featuring two long-distance events — 100 miles and 100km — alongside a 1-mile race for young runners.

Besides the start/finish, 14 aid station operate through the night, and the food and drink offerings are well regarded,

making this a popular race for runners attempting their first 100-mile finish.

Time limit is set relatively generously —

24 hours to reach the 80-mile point and 30 hours for the full finish,

with the Sunday final lap time limit at 7:41 AM and the final time limit when course fully closes at 2:00 PM.

Because of space constraints at Huntsville State Park, overall participation is capped and often fills early;

based on the previous year, registering by January 5 was required to guarantee a commemorative T-shirt size.

Times are local to Huntsville. 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.

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

$62

View on Klook

Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Sanctuary Ticket

$22

View on Klook

Houston Downtown & Mansions Half-Day Private Tour

$407

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

Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Sanctuary Ticket

$22

View on Klook

Houston Open-Top Double-Decker Bus City Tour

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

View on GetYourGuide

What to see in Huntsville after the race

Seeing Huntsville 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
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 map

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

Total cost and budget for Rocky Raccoon 100 Endurance Trail Race

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Rocky Raccoon 100 Endurance Trail Race

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Huntsville runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Rocky Raccoon 100 Endurance Trail Race

FAQ
When does Rocky Raccoon 100 Endurance Trail Race 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, February 6, 2027 in Huntsville, TX, United States.

What distances does Rocky Raccoon 100 Endurance Trail Race 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Rocky Raccoon 100 Endurance Trail Race 2027 start?

The race starts at 06:00.

Where does Rocky Raccoon 100 Endurance Trail Race 2027 start?

565 Park Road 40 W, Huntsville, TX.

What are the Rocky Raccoon 100 Endurance Trail Race 2027 cutoff times?

Entry to the final lap closes at 7:41 the following day; course closes at 14:00.

When does registration for Rocky Raccoon 100 Endurance Trail Race 2027 open?

Registration runs from Wed, June 10, 2026 to Sat, February 6, 2027.

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