Dinosaur Valley Endurance Run
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Event overview
The Dinosaur Valley Endurance Run takes place November 21-22, 2026 at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, Texas. The event offers multiple race distances and separate race opportunities for some distances across the weekend. The 100K and 100 mile distances serve as qualifying races for the Western States Endurance Run under the current qualifying standards: a 100K finish under 22 hours and a 100 mile finish under 35 hours.
Distances
- 5 miles
- 25K
- 50K
- 100K
- 100 miles
Course and race format
The course features rolling and sustained ascents and descents with varied terrain including soft dirt, rocks, and roots. Some sections are technical while others are more runnable. The route includes overlooks with extended views. There are multiple separate 25K and 5-mile races across Saturday and Sunday; runners may only compete in the races for which they are registered. The event records 100K splits for 100 mile entrants and treats a completed 100K as an official 100K finish.
Community, inclusion, and support
The organizer partners with the Trail Mix Fund to help waive registration fees for eligible applicants and accepts donations to that fund. Volunteers are used throughout the event and can earn credits toward future race entries; credits expire one year after they are earned. The event has supported the park financially, including a past $4,000 donation to purchase a rescue skid for trail rescues. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
