What is the Crazy Desert Trail Race?

The Crazy Desert Trail Race is a trail running event held at San Angelo State Park, offering a range of distances for runners of all levels. The race features a mix of challenging desert trails, historical points of interest, and scenic routes through the park. With aid stations stocked with a variety of food and drink, the event emphasizes both endurance and enjoyment.

What distances are available for this event?

• →100K race starting at 6:00 AM CST
• →50K race starting at 7:00 AM CST
• →Marathon (26.2 miles) starting at 7:15 AM CST
• →25K race starting at 7:30 AM CST
• →Half Marathon (13.1 miles) starting at 7:45 AM CST
• →10K race starting at 8:00 AM CST
• →5K race starting at 8:30 AM CST

How much does registration cost?

• →100K: $120
• →50K: $90
• →Marathon: $90
• →25K: $75
• →Half Marathon: $75
• →10K: $55
• →5K: $55

When is the registration deadline for this event?

The registration deadline is March 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST.

What are the start times for each race?

• →100K: 6:00 AM CST
• →50K: 7:00 AM CST
• →Marathon: 7:15 AM CST
• →25K: 7:30 AM CST
• →Half Marathon: 7:45 AM CST
• →10K: 8:00 AM CST
• →5K: 8:30 AM CST

What can participants expect at aid stations?

Aid stations are fully stocked with a variety of food and drinks, including chips, grilled cheese, skittles, pie, Chick-fil-A, and pizza for longer distances. The volunteers at these stations are known for their friendly and supportive nature.

What are the course details for the 5K race?

• →Distance: 3.181 miles
• →Total Ascent/Descent: 104 feet / 108 feet
• →Elevation Range: 1,902 feet (lowest) to 1,952 feet (highest)
• →Terrain Breakdown: 35.2% uphill (1.12 miles), 36.9% downhill (1.17 miles), 26.4% flat (0.84 miles)

What are the course details for the 10K race?

• →Distance: 6.247 miles
• →Total Ascent/Descent: 209 feet / 213 feet
• →Elevation Range: 1,896 feet (lowest) to 1,952 feet (highest)
• →Terrain Breakdown: 35.8% uphill (2.24 miles), 34.9% downhill (2.18 miles), 28.6% flat (1.79 miles)

What are the course details for the Half Marathon and Marathon?

• →Loop Distance: 13.110 miles (Half Marathon = 1 loop, Marathon = 2 loops)
• →Total Ascent/Descent (per loop): 446 feet / 449 feet
• →Elevation Range (per loop): 1,893 feet (lowest) to 1,952 feet (highest)
• →Terrain Breakdown (per loop): 38.0% uphill (4.98 miles), 38.4% downhill (5.03 miles), 23.5% flat (3.08 miles)

What are the course details for the 25K and 50K?

• →Loop Distance: 15.644 miles (25K = 1 loop, 50K = 2 loops)
• →Total Ascent/Descent (per loop): 515 feet / 518 feet
• →Elevation Range (per loop): 1,893 feet (lowest) to 1,961 feet (highest)
• →Terrain Breakdown (per loop): 35.0% uphill (5.48 miles), 36.8% downhill (5.76 miles), 27.9% flat (4.36 miles)

What are the course details for the 100K?

• →Distance: 20.718 miles
• →Total Ascent/Descent: 751 feet / 751 feet
• →Elevation Range: 1,893 feet (lowest) to 1,971 feet (highest)
• →Terrain Breakdown: 35.6% uphill (7.38 miles), 37.8% downhill (7.83 miles), 26.5% flat (5.48 miles)