The Wild Hare Trail Race

Wild Hare Trail Race

Wild Hare Trail Race is a looped trail running event held at Bluff Creek Ranch in Warda, Texas, with the race day set for November 14, 2026. The venue lists nearby smaller cities Giddings, La Grange, Bastrop, and Brenham and larger cities Austin, San Antonio, College Station, and Houston.

Distances

• 50 miles
• 50K
• 25K
• 10K
• Youth 1 mile

The course is built around a 7.8 mile loop that combines a mountain bike style section of twists and turns, open fast field segments, and climbs and descents over a bluff. The 50 mile distance uses a modified first lap of about 11 miles followed by five full loops; 50K runners complete four full loops, 25K runners two loops, and 10K runners one shortened loop. The youth event is approximately one mile, untimed, and awards a finisher medal.

Course markings include orange caution tape, yellow arrows, and numerous confidence markers with reflectors for low light. Two staffed aid stations serve the course: the Start/Finish area and the Midway Aid Station located about 3.5 miles into each lap. The event is cupless; participants must provide their own cup or bottle. Race organizers do not provide drop bag service but allow personal drop bags to be placed in designated areas near the Midway Aid Station and the Start/Finish area.

Chip timing is used and results show gun time and chip time. Camping, RV sites, and a few onsite BnBs are available at the ranch. Pacers are allowed for the longer distances under event rules and registration requirements. Littering can result in disqualification and Leave No Trace practices are required. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.