Texoma Challenge
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About the race
Texoma Challenge is a night trail event held at Waterloo Park in Denison, Texas. It uses the Waterloo Trails and runs on rooty, dirt single-track trails with rolling hills and about 500 feet of elevation gain per loop. Historic average temperatures for the event period range from 70 to 91 degrees.
Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 50K
- 50K relay
- 10K ruck
All participants must carry a water system and use a headlamp. The race is a no-cup event; runners should bring a handheld bottle or hydration vest. Aid stations provide water, electrolytes, snacks, hot and cold foods, pickle juice and ice. There is a water-only station at mile 3.7 and a main aid station near mile 0 and mile 6.2. Drop bags may be left near the start and finish area; participants are responsible for their own drop bags.
Ruck entrants must meet weight requirements: if over 150 lb carry 30 lb, if under 150 lb carry 20 lb. Ruck sacks or vests are allowed. Relay teams consist of one to five people who run sequential 10K loops. Pacers are permitted only on the final two loops of the open 50K. Parking is limited to the west side of Waterloo Lake Drive and designated nearby lots; do not park on the east side. Volunteers support event operations. Awards include event tees, finisher medals, first place male and female awards for each distance, a 10K ruck patch, and a Dead Freakin Last award for the 50K and 50K relay. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
