Naughty Hog Trail Run
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About the race
The Naughty Hog Trail Run is a multi-distance trail event held at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit, with the start and finish at the Johnson Branch Nature Center. Distances offered include:
- 100K
- 50K
- 25K
- 10K
- 5K
- 25K RUCK
Courses use the Johnson Branch trail system and include dirt single track, rooty trails, ATV roads, and paved trails; the 5K is entirely on pavement. The main loop is a 15-mile / 25K loop; the 10K and 5K follow separate routes. The 25K loop shows about 900 feet of elevation change per 15-mile/25K loop.
Required equipment includes a hydration carrying system (minimum 16 ounces). A headlamp is required for the 100K; the 50K and 25K may require a headlamp for early sections. Ruck events have weight rules: participants over 150 lb carry 30 lb, and participants under 150 lb carry 20 lb; ruck sacks or vests are allowed.
Aid stations are located at multiple mile points for the longer events and at specified mile markers for the 10K and 5K; stations offer hot and cold foods, snacks, water, electrolytes, pickle juice, and ice. Drop bags are accepted at packet pickup and moved to aid stations; participants are responsible for retrieving them. Parking is restricted to designated areas. Event awards include finisher medals, apparel, first-place awards by gender, and specific ruck and long-distance finisher items. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
