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Palo Duro Trail Run

Lake Tanglewood, United States • 18 Oct 2025

The Palo Duro Trail Run, held in Palo Duro Canyon, Texas, is a celebrated trail running event marking its 40th anniversary in 2025. Offering distances of 25K, 50K, and 50 miles, the race features a challenging looped course with varied terrain including rolling singletrack, sand, and rock, along with steep, technical ascents and descents. Participants experience a wide temperature range from freezing starts to hot afternoons.

Known for exceptional aid stations, runners enjoy a variety of salty and sweet foods, hydration options like water, soda, pickle juice, and electrolyte drinks. The event is cupless, requiring runners to carry their own hydration systems. Crew support is allowed at the start/finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Texas Lake Tanglewood

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50 mi
50 Miler
50 km
50k
25 km
25k
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