Dirt in Your Shoe Events Adventure Race

FEB-MAR
28-1
2026
Spend a weekend at Magnolia Hill Ranch for Dirt in Your Shoe Events with an Adventure Race on Saturday and a Duathlon on Sunday. Expect scenic single track trail runs, gravel road biking and paddle challenges for all ages and abilities.
28-1 Feb-Mar 2026
Run 1 (duathlon) 2 Miles Run 2 (duathlon) 2 Miles Trail Run (adventure Race... Kids Short Course Duathlo... Kids Long Course Duathlon

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Event overview

The Dirt in Your Shoe Events weekend takes place Saturday February 28 to Sunday March 1, 2026 at Magnolia Hill Ranch, 18135 FM 362, Navasota, TX 77868. The two-day program includes an Adventure Race (Saturday) and a Duathlon day (Sunday). Event entries listed are: Adult Duathlon, Duathlon Relay, Kids Short Course Duathlon (ages 6-10), and Kids Long Course Duathlon (ages 11-16). The adult Duathlon is open to ages 8 to 99. Entry fees are shown for each event on the event page.

Course details and awards

The Duathlon format consists of a 2-mile trail run, a 9-mile bike, and a final 2-mile trail run. The runs use a mix of single-track trails through pine woods and jeep/gravel roads across the property. The bike section is on jeep and gravel roads with no automobile traffic.

The Adventure Race includes multiple disciplines and short challenges:

  • Trail run: 3-5 miles
  • Bike: 6-10 miles
  • Kayak/paddle: 1-2 miles
  • Special tests: short mental, physical, or teamwork challenges, usually 5-10 minutes

All participants receive a race shirt if selected and a finisher medal. Awards include overall top male and female, overall top masters male and female, and top three in listed age groups (14-Under through 75-Plus). The Adventure Race also has awards by category and team size. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 mi
Trail Run (adventure Race) 3-5 Miles
Run 1 (duathlon) 2 Miles
Run 2 (duathlon) 2 Miles
Kids Short Course Duathlon
Kids Long Course Duathlon
Kayak/paddle (adventure Race) 1-2 Miles
Duathlon Relay
Bike (duathlon) 9 Miles
Bike (adventure Race) 6-10 Miles