Jackalope Jam
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Jackalope Jam
The Jackalope Jam is a timed event where each participant records the greatest distance covered during their chosen duration by running, walking, hiking, or competing in a ruck division. Teams of two to six people can enter the 24 hour relay.
Event durations include:
- 1 hour
- 3 hour
- 6 hour
- 12 hour
- 24 hour
- 48 hour
- 72 hour
- 100 hour
The event is held at 7IL Ranch near Cat Spring and Bellville, Texas. The private ranch provides a barn and pavilion staging area, ample parking, on-site camping, washroom and shower facilities, and RV hookup spots (RV reservations are handled separately through CampSpot).
The course is a flat, fast two mile out-and-back on short-grass and gravel farm road, with one mile out to the "Cone of Death" and one mile back. Participants complete as many full two mile laps as they choose within their selected duration; only completed laps count. Longer-event participants commonly take extended breaks, sleep, set up personal aid along the course, or leave and return later to continue their miles.
A fully stocked main aid station is located at the start and finish and includes real food options for overnight participants. Participants may set up tents and crew areas along the course for easy access.
All participants receive a mounted jackalope head and either a race shirt or hoodie depending on event distance, plus a participant keepsake. Solo competitors who reach 100 kilometers or more earn milestone buckles for standard increments such as 100k, 100 miles, 150 miles, and 200 miles. Bonus patches are available for ruck participants.
Relay format notes: when an additional team member registers, previous members receive a ten dollar refund per new person. The relay is open format with exchanges allowed only in the exchange area at the start and finish after completing laps. Teams cannot be adjusted after the registration period closes; changes can be made by the team captain until registration closes. Teams compete in all male, all female, or coed divisions with a minimum of two female members for coed teams. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
