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 A 50 Mile, 53K, 20K and 9K trail race located in one of the most scenic areas in North West Texas

May 4th 2024 - Copper Breaks State Park

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WHEN/WHERE

The Start and Finish are located at the MTB Trail near the Copper Breaks State Park Headquarters. We recommend arriving an hour prior to your race starting. 
Copper Breaks State Park
(777 State Hwy Park Rd 62, Quanah, TX 79252)

50M & 53K Runners - Start time 6:00 AM at MTB Trail Head

20K Runners - Start time 7:00 AM at MTB Trail Head
9K Runners - Start time 7:30 AM at MTB Trail Head


10:00 PM - Race Cutoff

Packet Pickup
Friday (May 3rd) - 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Saturday (May 4th) - 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM

This is where you will receive your bib and Craft Sportwear T-shirt. We will also have Texas Outlaw Running
merchandise for sale. Packet Pickup will be located at the starting area near the headquarters in the main tent. 

When arriving in the park make sure to pay $3 for the day pass whether that's prior to the event online here or in cash in the drop boxes on the day of the event. This is required by Copper Breaks State Park. 

RACE

50 Miler Runners - Four loops
50 Miler runners will run a total of 50 miles. The elevation gain is over 2500ft of climbing with over 2500ft in descending. Aid and Water Stations will be available every 2-4 miles along the course.

53K Runners - Three modified loops
53K runners will run a total of 33.03 miles. The elevation gain is over 1500ft of climbing with over 1500ft in descending. Aid and Water Stations will be available every 2-4 miles along the course.

20K Runners - One loop
20K runners will run a total of 12.5 miles. The elevation gain is over 600ft of climbing with over 500ft in descending. Aid and Water S
tations will be available every 2-4 miles along the course.

9K Runners - One modified loop

9K runners will run a total of 5.72 miles. The elevation gain is over 450ft of climbing with over 500ft in descending. Aid and Water Stations will be available every 2-4 miles along the course.

COURSE

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The terrain for the course varies. One moment you're running in an open desert and the next you're running through the forest at the bottom of the canyon. It's a very fast course with a few technical sections. The terrain varies from grass, sandstone, to dirt and rocks. The weather is expected to be in the low 60s and mid-80s with an estimate of 10-20mph winds. West Texas weather is very unpredictable. Regardless of the weather conditions, we will continue to race unless life-threatening circumstances occur. We will send out emails as the event gets closer on weather conditions and what to expect. 

This race is a cupless race so please come with your own water carrying system whether that's a running vest, camelback, or hand-held water bottles/cups. We do not tolerate littering. One of our biggest values is being environmentally friendly. Help keep the environment maintained to its natural state without hurting the animals and plants that live there. 

Trail Markers
We will use orange ties and signs to mark the course. Signs with arrows will be used to show which trail to run on and ties will be used to let you know you're on the right path.


 

Aid/Water Stations 

Main Aid Station - Mile 0 & 12
Hydration: Water, Tailwind, P
ickle Juice, Sodas
Food: Chips, Pretzels, Cookies, PB&Js, Bananas, Oranges, Granola Bars,
Fruit Snacks & other foods.


Water Station - Mile 2 & 10.3 for 50M & 20K runners / Mile 2 & 9 for 53K runners
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Hydration: Water

Water Station - Mile 3.8
 & 8.1 for 50M & 20K runners / Mile 3.8 & 8.8 for 53K runners​Hydration: Water

Lone Ranger Aid Station - Mile 7.5 for 50M & 20K runners / Mile 6.1 for 53K runners

Hydration: Water, Tailwind, Pickle Juice, Sodas
Food: Chips, Pretzels, Cookies, Bananas, Oranges, Granola Bars, Fruit Snacks.
Spectator Access: Yes

We will have water provided by Crazy Water from Mineral Wells.


Dropbag Info:
We will have a drop-bag area for the Lone Ranger Aid Station. You can bring your drop bags race morning between 5 AM and 7 AM to packet pickup. We will take them and the bags will be at the Lone Ranger AS at 7:10 AM. 

What You Get

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RACE GEAR/AWARDS: 

- Craft Sportswear Chupacabra T-shirt
- Finisher Medals for all finishers
- Chupacabra 50 Buckle for 50 mile finishers
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place awards for all distances M & F
- DFL "Dead Freakin' Last" awards for all distances

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RACE EXPERIENCE:
- Aid Station Food & Hydration
- Photography
- Fully Marked Course
- Friendly & Encouraging Race Staff/Volunteers

Drop Bags

We will have a drop bag designated area available at the start/finish area. 

Camping/Park Entrance

CAMPSITES - click here

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DAY PASS - click here

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or pay cash in the drop boxes at the park on the day of event

More Information

History

Sponsors

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