Palo Duro Trail Run
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Palo Duro Trail Run
The 41st Annual Palo Duro Trail Run is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. The event offers three looped distances so participants return to the start/finish area during the day.
- 50M
- 50K
- 25K
The course uses a variety of surfaces, including rolling singletrack, sand, and rock, and includes short steep and technical ascents and descents. Temperatures in mid-October can vary widely, from freezing early in the day to very hot conditions later.
There are four fully stocked aid stations staffed by volunteers. Aid stations provide water, soda, pickle juice, Hyperlyte Liquid Performance, salty and sweet foods such as boiled salted potatoes and PB&J, and will refill bladders and bottles. This is a cupless race; runners must carry their own hydration system and a packable cup if they want to use station beverages like coke or pickle juice. Outside support on course is not allowed; tents and canopies for crew are permitted only in a designated area at the start/finish.
Packet pickup is held on the days before the race at local pickup locations and at the start/finish area on race day. Pacers are allowed for the 50 mile race only on the final lap and must accompany the runner on foot. Registrants receive a long sleeve technical shirt. Postrace meal is provided by the Palo Duro Trading Post. Finishers of the 50K and 50M receive a Palo Duro belt buckle and 25K finishers receive a Palo Duro hat. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
