Dirt in Your Shoe Events Adventure Race
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Dirt in Your Shoe Events weekend
The event takes place Saturday February 28 to Sunday March 1, 2026, at Magnolia Hill Ranch, 18135 FM 362, Navasota, TX 77868. The weekend includes an Adventure Race (Saturday) and multiple Sunday duathlon events: an adult Duathlon, a Duathlon Relay, a Kids Short course Duathlon (ages 6-10) and a Kids Long course Duathlon (ages 11-16). The adult Duathlon is open to ages 8 to 99.
Courses, format and awards
The adult Duathlon format is a trail run, a bike leg, then a second trail run: 2-mile run, 9-mile bike, 2-mile run. Runs use a mix of single-track trails through pine woods and jeep/gravel roads on the property. The bike leg is on jeep/gravel roads that are free from automobile traffic.
The Adventure Race combines multiple disciplines with variable distances:
- Trail run 3-5 miles
- Bike 6-10 miles
- Kayak/Paddle 1-2 miles
The Adventure Race also includes short special tests or challenges, typically 5-10 minutes (for example, filling a bucket with water using a sponge).
All athletes receive a race shirt (if selected) and a finisher medal. Awards include overall top male and female, overall top master male and female, and top three in age groups. Age-group categories start at 14-Under and continue in standard ranges up to 75-Plus. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
