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.

Race information

200 km
200k
100 mi
100m
100 mi
100 Miler Relay
100 km
100k Relay
100 km
100k
50 km
50k
30 km
30k
10 km
10k
100m Relay
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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