Naughty Hog Trail Run

Naughty Hog Trail Run

The Naughty Hog Trail Run takes place on December 12, 2026 at Ray Roberts Lake State Park, Johnson Branch Unit, with start and finish at the Johnson Branch Nature Center in Valley View, Texas.

Distances offered include:

• 100K
• 50K
• 25K
• 10K
• 5K
• 25K RUCK

The course uses Johnson Branch trails and includes dirt single track, rooty trail sections, ATV roads, and paved trails. The 5K is entirely on pavement. The main long loop is a 15 mile or 25K loop that shows approximately 900 feet of elevation gain per loop.

Required gear and event rules are specified. All participants must carry a hydration system with at least 16 ounces capacity. Headlamps are required for the 100K; 50K and 25K runners may need a headlamp for the early portion of their races. Ruck weight requirements: participants over 150 lb carry 30 lb, participants under 150 lb carry 20 lb. A ruck sack or vest is allowed.

Multiple aid stations support the 100K, 50K, and 25K and are stocked with hot and cold foods, snacks, water, electrolytes, pickle juice, and ice. Drop bags may be left during packet pickup and are transported to a designated aid station; participants are responsible for retrieving their drop bags.

Parking is restricted to designated areas to avoid federal citation. Participants who leave the course must notify staff at the start or finish. Volunteer support is part of the event logistics.

Finisher items and awards vary by distance and include finisher medals, a long sleeve item, first place awards by gender, a 50K finisher medal, a 100K finisher silver buckle, a dead freakin last award for the 100K, and a ruck patch for the ruck division. Camping and lodging options are available nearby, including park campgrounds and local lodges. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.