NIGHT CLAW | 5K, 10K, 20K, 4HR, 6HR, 8HR & 10K Ruck

NIGHT CLAW - NIGHT TRAIL RUN IN GLEN ROSE TEXAS IN AUGUST 5K, 10K, 4 HOUR, 6 HOUR, 8 HOUR & CHALLENGE

glen rose TX / dinosaur valley state PARK
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DO NOT ENTER DINOSAUR VALLEY STATE PARK

July 17 / 2027

5K, 10K, 10K Ruck, 20K,

4 Hour, 6 Hour, 8 Hour

RACE LOCATION

SURFACE: Dirt & rocky single track trails + river crossing.
COURSE: Dinosaur Valley State Park Trails.
ELEVATION: Hilly showing 650ft elevation gain for 10K loop.
LOCATION: Field outside of State Park (Google PIN)
WEATHER: Historic Average 75-95 degrees night time weather

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Saturday:
5PM - 7:30PM - Packet Pickup at the start & finish line (not in Dino Valley State Park)
7PM - 8 Hour Start
7:30PM - 6 & 4 Hour Start
8:00PM - 20K, 10K, 10K Ruck & 5K Start
8:05PM - The CLAW is released

- 4 Hour must go out on last loop before 10:45 PM (3:15 into race)
- 6 Hour must go out on last loop before 12:45 AM (5:15 into race)
- 8 Hour must go out on last loop before 2 AM (7:00 into race)

Sunday:
3AM - Cutoff for ALL events

10k, 4HR, 6HR, & 8hr - 10k loopS

COURSE MAP - CLICK HERE

AID STATION: 0/6.2

Ashy's WATER STATION: 1.7/4.6

The Claw's Water Station: 3.1

STATION KEY:

AID STATIONS: cold foods, snacks, water, electrolytes, pickle juice & ice

WATER STATIONS: WATER & ICE

drop bag TRANSPORTATION TO AID STATIONS IS NOT AVAILABLE.

FEEL FREE TO PLACE DROP BAGS AT START/FINISH LINE AREA.

the claw challenge

THE CLAW CHALLENGE IS AN OPTIONAL CHALLENGE YOU CAN OPT IN during registration AS A PART OF YOUR RACE.

What is the claw?

The claw is a person that chases down participants. YOUR GOAL IS TO OUTRUN THE CLAW BEFORE YOU FINISH. WHEN YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE, YOU WILL EITHER BE CLAWED OR BEAT THE CLAW. THIS YEAR'S CLAW IS...

HOW IT WORKS

EACH PARTICIPANT that opts in WILL GET A unique BIB WITH A TEAR TAG. IF THE CLAW CATCHES YOU, THEY TAKE YOUR TAG.
A DESIGNATED VOLUNTEER RUNNER DRESSED AS THE CLAW WILL BE CHASING PARTICIPANTS GIVING PARTICIPANTS A HEAD START.
run fast to outrun the claw.
Finish your distance. If your tag remains intact, you’ve beat the claw. If it’s torn, you’ve been clawed.
opting into the challenge gets you a unique night claw bib & an add on to your finisher medal. this challenge is an extra $7.

Claw RULES

Think you have what it takes to be the CLAW? Email asher@texasoutlawrunning.com if you're interested.
The CLAW will be released at 8:05 PM & will run the 10K route as many times as they would like (it could be 2, it could be 8).
While en route, the CLAW will "tag" participants, at which point the participating "Claw Challenge" participant will give them their bib tear tag.
5K runners will be chased on their way out & the CLAW may still get them as he returns from the 10K loop.
10K runners will be chased the entirety of the 10K loop.
Runners who are in the challenge who are doing multiple loops are caught whenever the CLAW catches up to you on the same number of loops (example: if you are on loop 2 of the race, the CLAW must be on his second loop in order to take your tear tag).

EVENT GEAR/AWARDS:
- Night Claw Tri Blend Tee

- Epic Night Claw Finisher Medal - A Texas Summer Night Series Collectible
Claw Challenge:
- "I beat the CLAW" attachment for those that beat the CLAW
"Clawed" attachment for those that are caught by the CLAW
-1st Place awards for 5K, 10K, 10K Ruck, 20K
- Most Loops Completed Award for: 4 Hour, 6 Hour, 8 Hour
- Night Claw 10K RUCK Patch for RUCK Finishers

This race is a part of the Texas Summer Night Series. You can save up to 20% on the 2027 Texas Summer Night Series by registering for a Series Pass. You can choose your distance range or get the Midnight Monster Pass, which allows you to build up to the 40 Miler Race at the Noche Trail Run in September.

Series Passes will be available until June 4, 2027, lock in yours before! Sign Up for the Series Soon

glen rose TX / dinosaur valley state PARK CLICK HERE FOR LOCATION

*DO NOT ENTER DINOSAUR VALLEY STATE PARK*