Rocky 50 Trail Race
Rocky 50 Trail Race offers a fast, scenic half marathon through Huntsville State Park.
Race Date
Feb 13, 2027
Location
Huntsville, TX
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, February 13, 2027
- Location
- Huntsville, Texas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 50 Miles, 50K, 1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Rocky 50 Trail Race, held annually in Huntsville State Park, offers a half marathon that's both fast and scenic. This event is designed for runners seeking a challenging yet rewarding trail experience, whether it's their first ultra or a quest for a personal best on a certified course.
The course winds through beautiful pine forests, with runners navigating exposed tree roots and crossing charming bridges. The terrain features just enough elevation change to qualify as a true trail run, offering glimpses of a gorgeous East Texas lake and opportunities to spot local wildlife. The race is known for its well-supported aid stations and enthusiastic volunteers.
With a participant cap to maintain the intimate feel of Huntsville State Park, early registration is advised for this popular event. Runners can choose between a race shirt or a premium race item as their giveaway, with a deadline for shirt selection.
Race-provided description
Saturday, February 13, 2027. Rocky Raccoon got so big a few years ago we ended up splitting the 50 mile and 50km distances onto the following weekend. We also have a half marathon now! So now the Rocky 50 Trail Race Is a stand alone event. If you want to run your first ultra, or you want to run a really fast and scenic trail race, this is your course. Just enough change in elevation to be considered a real trail run, lots of exposed tree roots, beautiful pine trees with their needles nestled under your feet, cool bridges, a gorgeous east Texas lake, wildlife, and a wonderful set of aid stations and volunteers. While every racer will get some cool swag, January 5 is the deadline to get a shirt. If you register after January 5, you will get some cool Race Swag! This could be a variety of items like a trucker cap, neck gaiter, etc. It will be a cool Swag Item! Click Here for Tejas Trails Policies (you really do want to know this stuff) ROCKY 50 PARTICIPANT CAPS: Due to a limited amount of space at Huntsville State Park, all Rocky 50 races have a participant cap. Rocky 50 mile, 50km and 13.1mi are all on Saturday, February 13, 2027. Reservations are open for the 2027 Rocky 50 Campsites.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, February 13, 2027
Start Time
7:45 AM
Giveaway
Scroll down to select either Race Shirt or PREMIUM Race Item
Start Location
565 Park Road 40 W, Huntsville, TX, 77340
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
trail
Scenery
Forest, Lake River
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources · 3 photos
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 59°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
41°
Afternoon (High)
59°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.2"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
74%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Rocky 50 Trail Race?
The Rocky 50 Trail Race is held on Saturday, February 13, 2027, starting at 7:45 AM.
Where does the Rocky 50 Trail Race take place?
It takes place in Huntsville, Texas.
What distances does the Rocky 50 Trail Race offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 50 Miles, 50K, 1 Miles.
Is the Rocky 50 Trail Race course flat and good for a PR?
The Rocky 50 Trail Race is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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