Crazy Desert Trail Race - San Angelo, TX

MAR
7
2026
Run the Crazy Desert Trail Race on March 7, 2026 in San Angelo, Texas and tackle rugged desert trails through cactus, rocky hills, and creekside scenery. Distances from 5K to 100K with a 24 hour time limit and friendly aid stations keep you fueled.
Sat 7 Mar 2026
100 kilometers 50 kilometers 26 miles 25 kilometers 13 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Crazy Desert Trail Race takes place on March 7, 2026 in San Angelo, Texas. The event is hosted by the San Angelo Road Lizards, a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) running club founded in 1982. Races are held at San Angelo State Park, listed on event materials as Shady Trail, San Angelo, TX 76901. The event offers a 24-hour time limit for participants.

Distances offered:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • 13.1 (half marathon)
  • 25K
  • 26.2 (marathon)
  • 50K
  • 100K

Entry fees shown for this edition vary by distance, with the 100K, 50K, and marathon listed at $75; the 25K and half marathon at $60; and the 10K and 5K at $40. Prices were scheduled to increase after December 31, 2025.

Course and support

The course uses desert trails in San Angelo State Park and includes varied terrain: fields of cactus, rocky hills, creekside sections, and areas noted for Permian-era tracks and a TPWD longhorn herd. Aid stations are provided approximately every 4-5 miles and are described as fully stocked. Food items listed for aid stations include chips, grilled cheese, candy, pie, and hot foods such as Chick-fil-A and pizza for longer distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

100 km
100k
50 km
50k
26 mi
26.2
25 km
25k
13 mi
13.1
10 km
10k
5 km

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