Chupacabra Endurance Run

Westville, United States • 29 Aug 2026

Chupacabra Endurance 10-hour Run

The event is a timed endurance run on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Bluhm County Park, South 1100 West, Westville, IN. The format is a 10-hour event in which participants run repeated trail loops. Loop length is 4-4.1 miles with a small pavement section.

Format and rules

The clock is started every hour and runners have one hour to complete each loop. Runners who do not finish a loop within that hour are removed from the race. Winners are determined by who runs the final loop the fastest. No human or animal pacers are allowed; violating this rule results in disqualification. Participants may set up a crew station at the shelter. Gatorade, water, and snacks will be provided.

Prizes and registration

Runners receive a limited-edition t-shirt and a wooden Chupacabra medal. Timing chips are issued only after completing four loops. Chip colors and prize tiers: red chips for completing 4 to 6 loops, blue chips for completing 7 to 9 loops. Chips are exchanged at prize tables; red-chip items include shirts, mugs, and past event merchandise. Blue-chip prizes include gift cards and may include free entries for Crazy Legs Race Series events. Registration fees vary by date with multiple pricing tiers listed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

4 mi
4-4.1 Miles Trail Loop
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