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Desert Wolf - Johnson City, TX

Johnson City, United States • 20 Sep 2025

The Desert Wolf Trail Run, held near Austin, Texas, at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch in Johnson City, offers a challenging and scenic trail running experience. Participants can choose from multiple distances including 5K, 12K, 25K, 50K, 100K, and a 25K ruck event. The course features rugged, dirty, and rocky single and wide track trails with an elevation gain of about 1400 feet per 25K loop, traversing both the ranch and Pedernales Falls State Park.

The race is well-supported with aid stations providing food, hydration, and electrolytes, and includes fully marked trails. Finishers receive medals and race swag, with special awards for top finishers and unique prizes for 50K and 100K finishers. The event embraces the adventurous spirit of Texas trail running in a picturesque natural setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Texas Johnson City

Race information

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100 km
100k
50 km
50k
25 km
1400 m+
25k
25 km
1400 m+
25k Ruck
12 km
12k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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