Rise in the Pines
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About the race
Rise in the Pines is a looped trail event held at Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville, Texas. The course is a 10 km loop through pine forest with single-track trail, small hills and intermittent shade. Each loop includes about 650 feet of climbing.
Distances offered include:
- 200K
- 100M
- 100K
- 50K
- 30K
- 10K Relay options are available for the 100M and 100K based on five person teams; each team member runs full loops and exchanges bibs or chip at the start/finish.
Aid support includes two full aid stations roughly near mile 2.7 and near mile 6.1 and a water-only station near mile 5. Port-a-potties are provided along the loop. Aid stations are cupless; runners should use reusable bottles, cups, or hydration packs. A drop-bag area is provided at the main aid station and drop bags are transported to about mile 3 when the race starts.
Event limits and rules include a 500-runner cap, a 36 hour overall cutoff, and a rule that runners may not begin a new loop after 34 hours. Distance changes are restricted once the race begins; a participant who drops distance during the event is recorded as a DNF. Pacers are permitted for the longer distances after completing half the event or at night.
Finisher awards include buckles for the longest distances and medals for shorter distances and relays. Event apparel includes shirts for shorter distances and hoodies for the longer distances. Park entry and camping fees apply and are collected at bib pickup. Volunteer shifts carry benefits such as park entry, a camping area, event merchandise and a provided meal, with additional registration incentives for repeat shifts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
