Chupacabra 50
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Event overview
The Chupacabra 50 is a trail running event held at Copper Breaks State Park, Juniper Ridge Trailhead in Quanah, Texas. The event uses park trails and Bull Canyon. Historic average temperatures for the date are listed as about 41 to 68 degrees. The organizer notes a 16-hour event cutoff.
Distances
- 50 Mile
- 53K
- 20K
- 9K
- 9K Ruck (ruck weight minimum 25 lb)
Course and rules
Surfaces vary from wide grass, rock, and sandstone to single-track dirt trails. The 50-mile course shows about 2500 feet of elevation gain. All participants must carry a water system (16 ounce minimum). Headlamps are required for the 50M and 53K events. Pacers are allowed on the last loop of the 50M (organizer notes pacer policy for ultra distances). The event prohibits littering, course cutting, and alcohol.
Aid, logistics and camping
Aid stations offer hot and cold foods, snacks, water, electrolytes, pickle juice, and ice. A water-only station provides water and ice. Drop bags can be left at the start/finish during packet pickup and will be transported to the Lone Ranger aid station. Copper Breaks State Park camping is nearby; a day pass is required for park access.
Awards and gear
Participants receive event shirts and finisher items: medals for most distances, a buckle for 50-mile finishers, a ruck patch for Ruck finishers, and 1st–3rd place awards by gender for each distance. DFL awards are given. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.