Blazin' Summer Sufferfest
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Blazin' Summer Sufferfest - Cedar Hill State Park
Blazin' Summer Sufferfest is a night trail race held on the DORBA trail system in the southern part of Cedar Hill State Park along the eastern shore of Joe Pool Lake. The course winds through forests and grasslands across a 1,000+ acre area, with terrain described as moderate to challenging. All races follow the counterclockwise direction on the mapped course.
Distances offered:
- ≈5K Run (one loop)
- ≈10K Run (one loop)
- ≈18K Run (one loop)
- ≈36K Run (two ≈18K loops)
- ≈54K Run (three ≈18K loops)
This is a cupless event. A key aid station, Copperhead Corner, sits on a fire road and is visited twice per loop by the longer distances at about 3.4 and 7.2 miles; 10K runners pass that location once. The 5K passes no aid stations. All participants must carry a hydration device; runners should plan to carry enough water for multi-mile stretches between aid stations in summer heat.
Nighttime conditions vary by distance: shorter races have roughly 60 minutes of full daylight, longer races roughly 75 to 90 minutes. Headlamps or flashlights and spare batteries are strongly encouraged for runners who will be on course after sunset. Drop bags are allowed at Start/Finish at the owner's risk. Pacers are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
