Chupacabra 50
Quanah, United States • 21 Mar 2026
Chupacabra 50 - Quanah, TX
The Chupacabra 50 is a trail running event on March 21, 2026 at Copper Breaks State Park, Juniper Ridge Trailhead, near Quanah, Texas. Distances offered include the following:
- 9K
- 20K
- 53K
- 50M
- 9K RUCK
The route uses Copper Breaks State Park trails and Bull Canyon. Surfaces vary from wide grass, rock, and sandstone to single track dirt trails. The 50 mile course reports about 2500 feet of elevation gain. Historic average temperatures for the date range from roughly 41 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
Required equipment and rules noted for the event include a personal water carrying system with a 16 ounce minimum. Headlamps are required for the longest ultramarathon distances. Ruck participants must carry a minimum of 25 pounds and ruck sacks or vests are allowed. Pacers are permitted on the last loop of the 50 mile event.
Aid stations are present with hot and cold foods, snacks, water, electrolytes, pickle juice and ice. Water stations supply water and ice. Drop bags can be left at packet pickup to be transported to the Lone Ranger aid station and retrieved after the event.
Participant numbers are limited by the park contract and there is no waitlist. If it rains on the day of the event, the park may cancel and the race may move to a backup course in Wichita Falls. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.