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Zz Trot

Name: Zz Trot
Start: 2026-01-24
End: 2026-01-24
Location: La Grange

La Grange, United States • 24 Jan 2026

ZZ TROT in La Grange, Texas, is a trail-running festival held at the Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Site, featuring multiple options: Sharp Dressed 5K, La Grange 1-Mile Time Trial (CW), Tush 1-Mile Time Trial (CCW), a Gimme All Your Runnin' Kids Run, and the Tres Hombres Challenge that combines all three. The course mix includes wide top paths, grass, rocky single- and double-track, ravine climbs, and a stair section, with around 500 ft of total gain/loss in the 5K and about 250 ft per mile on the outer loop. The event emphasizes a family-friendly vibe, live ZZ Top cover band entertainment, park scenery, and finishers medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Texas La Grange

Race information

Registration

5 km

152 m+

Sharp Dressed 5k

La Grange 1-Mile Time Trial (cw)

Tush 1-Mile Time Trial (ccw)

Gimme All Your Runnin' Kids Run

Sharp Dressed 5k Virtual

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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