Rise in the Pines
Smithville, United States • 18 Jul 2026
Event details
Rise in the Pines is scheduled for July 18, 2026 at Rocky Hill Ranch, 578 FM 153, Smithville, TX 78957. The event has a maximum field of 500 runners. Registration closes in mid-July. Packet pickup is available at the start/finish area on the two days before and the day of the event. Distances offered include:
- 200k
- 100M
- 100M Relay
- 100K Relay
- 100K
- 50k
- 30k
- 10k
Course and format
The course is a 10k loop through the pines. The route includes small hills, single-track trails, and some shaded sections. Race formats use repeated loops of the 10k circuit: the 200k requires 20 loops, the 100M requires 16 loops, the 100k requires 10 loops, the 50k requires 5 loops, the 30k requires 3 loops, and the 10k is a single loop. Relay options are offered for the 100-mile and 100k distances.
Services
All registered runners receive a custom medal and a choice of event swag. The event provides full aid stations, chip timing, volunteer support, and free race photos. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.