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Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile

Draft Listing
  1. Tejas Trails
  2. 2027 Edition

The fastest 100-miler in North America, five loop PR machine through East Texas pines

Directions
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February 06, 2027
Saturday 6:00am CDT start
Huntsville, TX
United States
100 miles
Multiple Loops Course
6,250 ft
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Challenging
Some ultra experience recommended
Fills Up Fast
High demand — register as soon as possible
Links
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1993
Established
400
Field Size
61%
Finish Rate
12:44 M / 14:22 W
Course Record

What Makes It Great

Rocky Raccoon is the fastest 100-mile trail race in North America, run on five 20-mile loops through the towering East Texas pines of Huntsville State Park. The course winds around a lake, across wooden bridges, and along pine-needle-covered singletrack and jeep roads with minimal elevation gain — perfect for first-time 100-milers chasing a goal finish and veterans hunting a PR. What it lacks in mountains it makes up for in legendary aid station hospitality, a festive crew-accessible course, and roots that keep you honest. A Western States 100 qualifier, it has drawn runners from all 50 states and dozens of countries since 1993.

Difficulty

Intermediate
5/10

Some ultra experience recommended

Night Running
Variable Weather
Technical Terrain

Race Highlights

Fastest 100M in North America
Course records of 12:44 (Ian Sharman, 2011) and 14:22 (Nicole Kalogeropoulos, 2015) — the fastest times ever run on a 100-mile trail course in North America
Pine forest loops
Five 20-mile loops through Huntsville State Park's towering East Texas pines on a cushioned bed of pine needles around a scenic lake
Western States qualifier
Finish under 30 hours to earn a lottery entry for Western States 100 — one of ultrarunning's most coveted qualifications
Running since 1993
The oldest continuously-run 100-miler in Texas, drawing runners from all 50 states and dozens of countries for over 30 years
World-renowned aid stations
Tejas Trails' full aid station support at every loop is legendary in the ultrarunning community — hot and cold food, Texas hospitality all day and night

Finish Awards

Finisher Medal
Unique handmade finisher medal for all official 100-mile finishers. Special handmade overall awards for top 3 male and female finishers. Age group awards (1st M/F per 10-year age group).

Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile

Huntsville, TX, United StatesFebruary 06, 2027

February 06, 2027
DistDistance100 mi
GainElevation Gain6,250 ft
LimitCutoff32 h
Night RunningVariable Weather

Entry Timeline

Race DayFebruary 06, 2027

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.

Terrain

Surface Types
Singletrack70%
Doubletrack30%
100.0 mi
Distance
Multiple Loops
Route
32h
Cutoff Time
6,250 ft
Total Ascent

Aid Stations & Cutoffs

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On-Site Camping Available

Camping, RV hookup sites, and screened shelters available at Huntsville State Park during race weekend. Reservations required through a special race system (not TPWD directly) for Friday and Saturday nights. See race website for booking links. Overflow campsite matching available via race organizers.

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

  • Pacers allowed after the runner completes 49 miles (earliest pickup at Nature Center Aid Station). Runners age 60 and older may have a pacer for the entire race.
  • Only one pacer allowed with a runner at a time. No mule-ing (pacers carrying runner's gear). All pacers must complete mandatory free registration prior to the race.

Crew Rules

  • Crew can access multiple aid stations around the 5-loop course. Drop bags delivered to Dam Nation and Gate aid stations; runners may self-drop at Nature Center. Crew tents allowed at Race Hub but no generators permitted.
Weather

February in Huntsville, TX brings variable conditions — mild days (50–65°F) but cold nights (30–45°F) are common. Rain is frequent and can make the pine root-covered trails slick. The race runs regardless of weather conditions unless life-threatening.

Rain/Wet Conditions

February in East Texas can bring rain, mud, and cold temperatures — the race runs rain or shine. Course conditions can change significantly if wet.

Rapid Weather Changes

Temperatures can range from below freezing at night to warm during the day. Dress in layers and plan for changing conditions.

Gear Rules

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

Race Reports

The Big Lie: Rocky Raccoon 100
By Run Coffee Write • 2025
Rocky Racoon 100 Trail Race
By ManiacsFanaticsMadness • 2024

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Register•February 06, 2027