NIGHT CLAW | 5K, 10K, 4HR, 6HR, 8HR in Glen Rose TX August

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

AUG 15 / 2026

4M, 10K, 4hr, 6hr, 8hr

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) no address
WEATHER: Historic Average 75-95 degrees night time weather

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

SATURDAY - AT FIELD OUTSIDE OF DINO VALLEY STATE PARK

*RACE BRIEFS 10 MIN. BEFORE EACH RACE.*

*Please arrive 30-60 min. before your start time*

6-8PM - PACKET PICKUP + TEXAS OUTLAW POP UP STORE
7pm - 8hr STARTS
7:30pm - 4hr & 6hr starts
8PM - 4M &10K starts
8:05PM - THE CLAW is released
3am - cutoff time

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

COURSE MAP - CLICK HERE

AID STATION: 0/6.2

Ashy's WATER STATION: 1/5.7

The Claw's Water Station: 2.4

4M - SPECIAL 4M loop

COURSE MAP - CLICK HERE

AID STATION: 0/4.0

Ashy's Water Station: 1/3.1

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.

RACE RULES

1. Tear Tag: Your bib has a tear tag that represents your survival status.

2. The Claw: The Claw will chase runners but will not complete the full course.

3. Survival: Finish your race. If your tag is intact AT THE FINISH LINE, you BEAT THE CLAW. If it’s torn, you’ve been clawed.

4. Awards: finisher medal add ons will be given for those who "BEAT THE CLAW" and who were "Clawed"

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*DO NOT ENTER DINOSAUR VALLEY STATE PARK*