Overall Rating: Easier than Bandera, harder than Rocky Raccoon; slower than both. Course Difficulty: It was tough. The course was two 31 mile loops with five creek crossings in the … MORE
Overall Rating: Easier than Bandera, harder than Rocky Raccoon; slower than both.
Course Difficulty: It was tough. The course was two 31 mile loops with five creek crossings in the first two miles, so wet feet the whole race. Lots of hills, rocks, and roots, but many more sections that could be run than Bandera at Camp Eagle. There was a very technical portion from about mile 17 to mile 20, made more so by the constant drizzle. Somewhere between mile 20 and 25 there is a nice long flat boring stretch, which would normally be agony, but by this point your legs will be begging for it.
Course Scenery: Beautiful. Had some vistas overlooking the Colorado River (the Texas one), and surrounded by waterfalls and rock formations all day.
Race Production: Very good. Race started and continued with no problem and course was marked really frequently so there was no fear of getting lost. No big fanfare or aid station support on this one, it was self supported, and at times lonely, but the race company did everything they said they would. Had a self sign in at each aid station and scenic overlook. I had my two oldest kids crewing for me, and I would not have made it to the finish without them; if you attempt this race, either take a crew, or be prepared to confront the deepest darkest parts of your soul, no free passes on this run.
Race Swag: Awesome buckle, questionable shirt. I’ve loved the other shirts that I received from this organization, but this sleeveless tee thing, I just don’t know…
My Performance: Not great, but it was the third brutal 100k in three months, so I’ll take the finish. In hindsight, if I had known these three races were going to be as hard as they were, I wouldn’t have done them all in one season (picture me raising my glass to a lesson learned).
Final notes: Tejas Trails intends to test your will, and they get it done. They want you to finish, but they are going to make you earn it. If you see someone with one of their buckles, just know it was a fight to get it and a little of that persons soul was left in those Texas Hills.
Challenging and beautiful...
Overall Rating: Easier than Bandera, harder than Rocky Raccoon; slower than both. Course Difficulty: It was tough. The course was two 31 mile loops with five creek crossings in the … MORE
Overall Rating: Easier than Bandera, harder than Rocky Raccoon; slower than both.
Course Difficulty: It was tough. The course was two 31 mile loops with five creek crossings in the first two miles, so wet feet the whole race. Lots of hills, rocks, and roots, but many more sections that could be run than Bandera at Camp Eagle. There was a very technical portion from about mile 17 to mile 20, made more so by the constant drizzle. Somewhere between mile 20 and 25 there is a nice long flat boring stretch, which would normally be agony, but by this point your legs will be begging for it.
Course Scenery: Beautiful. Had some vistas overlooking the Colorado River (the Texas one), and surrounded by waterfalls and rock formations all day.
Race Production: Very good. Race started and continued with no problem and course was marked really frequently so there was no fear of getting lost. No big fanfare or aid station support on this one, it was self supported, and at times lonely, but the race company did everything they said they would. Had a self sign in at each aid station and scenic overlook. I had my two oldest kids crewing for me, and I would not have made it to the finish without them; if you attempt this race, either take a crew, or be prepared to confront the deepest darkest parts of your soul, no free passes on this run.
Race Swag: Awesome buckle, questionable shirt. I’ve loved the other shirts that I received from this organization, but this sleeveless tee thing, I just don’t know…
My Performance: Not great, but it was the third brutal 100k in three months, so I’ll take the finish. In hindsight, if I had known these three races were going to be as hard as they were, I wouldn’t have done them all in one season (picture me raising my glass to a lesson learned).
Final notes: Tejas Trails intends to test your will, and they get it done. They want you to finish, but they are going to make you earn it. If you see someone with one of their buckles, just know it was a fight to get it and a little of that persons soul was left in those Texas Hills.