Hachie 50
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Event Overview
The Hachie 50 is a multi-distance running event held in Waxahachie, Texas. Organized by the Waxahachie Running Club and the Midlothian Running Club in partnership with the Waxahachie Lions Club, the event supports local children's charities and schools in Ellis County. The races are primarily held within Getzendaner Memorial Park on a course that remains mostly closed to vehicle traffic.
The course is designed as a tree-lined out-and-back route. Underfoot conditions consist of approximately 90% concrete sidewalks and 10% dirt or gravel surfaces. The terrain is flat, and the marathon distance follows a certified course suitable for Boston Marathon qualification.
Distance Options
The event provides several race categories for different experience levels:
- 50 Mile Ultra-marathon - An individual endurance race consisting of five loops on a 10-mile course.
- 50 Mile Ultra Relay - A team-based version of the 50-mile distance.
- 26.2 Mile Marathon - A full marathon distance completed over three shortened out-and-back loops.
- 20 Mile Ruck - A specific category involving two loops of the 10-mile course.
- Kids 3k Fun Run - A shorter distance for children held on Friday.
- Kids 1 Mile Fun Run - A celebratory mile for kids held on Friday.
Participant Information
Participants receive custom t-shirts, unique medals, and access to free online race photography. Food and drinks are provided during and after the races. Competitive recognition is available for the top six men and women in each individual event, while relay awards are presented to the top male, female, and coed teams. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
