Join us for the Dana Peak Trail Run located at Dana Peak Park, along the north shore of Stillhouse Hollow Lake in Harker Heights Texas, approximately one hour from both Waco and Austin, Texas.

The trails ascend and descend the rocky terrain that hugs Stillhouse Hollow Lake. While most of the trail system is in the trees, some areas are exposed. Throughout the race, runners will climb several of the peaks along the shore, catching incredible views of the lake during their journey along the course.

Each distance follows a single loop with limited repeat trails throughout your race!

IMPORTANT: All runners must carry a hydration device (i.e., Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder) to participate in the race. 100/50K runners need to make sure they can carry enough water to last on the longest segment between aid stations (7 miles).

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Dana Peak Park
3800 Comanche Gap Road
Harker Heights, TX 76548

Dana Peak Park is a 560 acre park located on the northern shore of Stillhouse Hollow Lake in Harker Heights, Texas. The park operated and maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Harker Heights is located less than one hour south of Waco, Texas, one hour north of Austin, Texas, and near Killeen, Copperas Cove, Temple, Belton, Salado and Georgetown.

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IMPORTANT: All runners must cary a hydration device (i.e. Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder) to participate in the race.

The 100K/50K course will have six aid stations stops on each loop. Most are between 3-5 miles apart. However, there is one segment that is 7 miles between aid stations. Please plan accordingly. We will post the distances between aid stations once we publish the course map.

The Lost-n-Found aid station is remote and not accessible by car or truck. This aid station will have fewer supplies but will include water,
Gatorade, SaltStick and first aid supplies, at a minimum. The rest of the aid stations will include water, Gatorade, SaltStick, bananas, oranges, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, potato chips, Oreos, fig cookies, soda, pickles, pickle juice, first aid and feminine products.

This is a cupless race. We do not provide cups to participants. However, we do sell a rubber reusable collapsable cup for $5 each that can be purchased when you pick up your race packet.

Crew access is available at Stillhouse Hollow and Comanche Gap for the 100K and 50K only. Crew and spectator access at these locations is not available for 10K or 20K runners.

• Stillhouse Hollow: This area is now managed by a private operator. Crew may access the aid station, but a small access fee is charged by the operator. We expect the fee to be $5 and will confirm the final amount before race day. Federal recreation passes that may be accepted at other USACE parks are not valid at this location. Military and first responder discounts are available. We will post the amount
• Comanche Gap: Parking is very limited during the morning and early afternoon due to heavy local use and may remain congested after 3:00 PM. Do not rely on crew access at this location as your crew may not find parking.
  • 100K: Crew permitted after 3:00 PM on Lap 2 only — Mile 53.5.
  • 50K: Crew permitted after 3:00 PM only — Mile 22.6.
  • 10K / 20K: No crew or spectator access.
  • NO EXCEPTIONS.

We have one drop bag location on the course for 100K/50K runners at the Stillhouse Hollow aid station. Approximately mile 13 for 50K/100K and 44.1 for 100K only.

• Drop bags must be brought to the start/finish and left at the designated area no later than 6:30 a.m. on race morning.
• Mark your last name, bib number and distance on the outside of your drop bag.
• All Drop Bags will be returned when the aid station shuts down, after 10 p.m. If you want to pick up your drop bag earlier (especially if you are in the 50K) you can drive to Stillhouse to pick up your bag.
• Under no circumstances will we mail or deliver a drop bag back to its owner. Please keep drop bags to a reasonable size.

There will be no drop bags allowed for the 10K or 20K events.

Only 100K runners may have a pacer, and only in the second loop. Pacers should be used to help runners navigate the later stages of the race, especially after sunset.

• Runners can pick up their pacer after 4 p.m. at the start/finish, Comanche Gap, or Stillhouse Hollow aid stations.
• If meeting the runner at Comanche Gap, the pacer should walk to the aid station or get a ride. Cars should not be left at the aid station due to limited parking. CG is approximately 1 mile from the start/finish by road.
• If the pacer is meeting their runner at Stillhouse Hollow, the pacer will need someone to drive them to the location. Cars cannot be parked overnight there.
• The RD and volunteers are not responsible for shuttling pacers to or from locations.

Pacers are not allowed for the 10K, 20K, or 50K. Any participant in these events who runs with someone who has not registered and paid for the event will be disqualified.