Dinosaur Valley Endurance Run
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Dinosaur Valley Endurance Run
The Dinosaur Valley Endurance Run is a multi-distance trail event held at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, Texas on November 21-22, 2026. The event uses loops through varied terrain with rolling and sustained ascents and descents, offering double track and single track sections. Surfaces include packed dirt, smaller and larger rocks, slick rock, and roots; there are no water crossings. The course features several overlooks with views that extend for miles.
Distances offered
- 5 miles
- 25K
- 50K
- 100K
- 100 miles
The event is a Western States qualifier. Runners who pass the 100K distance in under 22 hours earn a 100K qualifier for Western States. Runners who complete 100 miles in under 35 hours earn a 100 mile qualifier. Participants entered in the 100 mile distance receive a recorded time for the 100K mark.
Parking is onsite at the state park in a rural field with no street number; the event provides GPS coordinates 32.243423, -97.829106 for navigation. Participants, crews, and spectators walk about 0.75 miles along a dirt fire road into the race site area known as Valley Village. The event notes community support efforts, including a past donation of $4,000 to the park to purchase a rescue skid for EMS use. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
