Blazin' Summer Sufferfest

Event overview

Blazin' Summer Sufferfest is a night trail running event held at Cedar Hill State Park in Cedar Hill, Texas (1570 FM1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104) on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The event offers multiple race distances on the 12-mile DORBA trail system and runs the course counter clockwise. Distances are approximate and include multiple-loop options based on an ≈18K loop.

Distances

• ≈5K - one ≈5K loop
• ≈10K - one ≈10K loop
• ≈18K - one ≈18K loop
• ≈36K - two ≈18K loops
• ≈54K - three ≈18K loops

Course and aid

The trail system covers forest and grasslands near Joe Pool Lake with no lighting on the trails. All participants must carry a hydration device. The race is cupless; a reusable collapsible cup is available for purchase at packet pickup. Aid station details: the ≈5K passes no aid stations; the ≈10K passes one aid station at about 3.4 miles; the ≈18K/≈36K/≈54K visit the Copperhead Corner aid station twice per loop at roughly 3.4 and 7.2 miles. Aid stations provide water, Gatorade and food items.

Logistics and policies

Cedar Hill State Park requires a day pass for participants and spectators 13 and older. Drop bags may be left at the Start/Finish at owner risk and will not be mailed. Pacers are not allowed. Awards are given to top finishers and masters; finisher medals are specific to distances 15K and over, with participation medals for shorter distances. Shirts are provided in the registered size and are not mailed to no-shows. The organizer’s refund/transfer policy offers race credit depending on cancellation timing; no refunds within two weeks of race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.