2026 Hachie 50 Marathon, Ultra and Relay - Official Event Logo
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Waxahachie, Texas, United States
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Mixed Terrain
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20 miles, 26.2 miles, 50 miles
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6 March 2026 - 7 March 2026
The 2026 Hachie 50 Marathon, Ultra and Relay will take place on March 6–7, 2026, in Waxahachie, Texas, at Getzendaner Memorial Park, 400 S Grand Ave, Waxahachie, TX 75165. The event is scheduled for a time when the weather in Waxahachie typically ranges from mild to warm, with daytime temperatures expected to be between 55°F and 65°F and nighttime temperatures dropping to around 45°F. Participants can expect a course that is primarily paved, with 90% concrete sidewalks and 10% dirt or gravel sections, offering a mix of terrain suitable for various race formats. The event features a variety of distance options, including a 50-mile ultra-marathon, 50-mile ultra relay, 20-mile ruck, full marathon, and children's fun runs, all taking place on a tree-lined, out-and-back course within the park.
What distances are available for this event?
→50-mile ultra-marathon
→50-mile ultra relay
→20-mile ruck
→Full marathon (26.2 miles)
→Kids 1-mile fun run
→Kids 3K fun run
What are the event dates and times?
→The 2026 Hachie 50 Marathon, Ultra and Relay will be held from Friday, March 6, to Saturday, March 7, 2026.
→Adult races on Saturday, March 7, include:
• 50-mile ultra-marathon starting at 6:00 AM CST
• 50-mile ultra relay starting at 6:00 AM CST
• 20-mile ruck starting at 6:30 AM CST
• Full marathon starting at 7:00 AM CST
→Kids events on Friday, March 6, include:
• Kids 1-mile fun run and 3K fun run from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM CST
What is the course surface and layout?
→The course consists of 90% concrete sidewalks and 10% dirt or gravel sections.
→The core course is a 10-mile loop that is used for all adult races with varying lap counts.
→The full marathon course is a slightly shortened version of the 10-mile loop, used for three out-and-back laps.
→The 50-mile ultra-marathon and 50-mile ultra relay both use five laps of the 10-mile loop.
→The 20-mile ruck uses two out-and-back laps of the 10-mile loop.
What are the registration fees?
→50-mile ultra-marathon: $125
→50-mile ultra relay: $235 (price increases after February 28, 2026)
→20-mile ruck: $125
→Full marathon: $125
→Kids 1-mile fun run: $25
→Kids 3K fun run: $25
What are the age requirements for participation?
→All races are open to participants aged 14 to 100 years.
→The 50-mile ultra-marathon, 50-mile ultra relay, 20-mile ruck, and full marathon are for adults.
→The kids events are for children participating in the 1-mile fun run and 3K fun run.
What are the race cut-off times?
→50-mile ultra-marathon and 50-mile ultra relay: 7:00 PM CST
→20-mile ruck: 7:00 PM CST
→Full marathon: 7:00 PM CST
What are the race perks and awards?
→Participants will receive custom t-shirts and unique finisher medals.
→Free online race photos will be available after the event.
→Food and drinks will be provided during and after the races.
→Awards will be given to the top 6 men and women in each individual event.
→Relay awards will be presented for the top male, top female, and top coed teams.
What is the charity beneficiary?
→The event supports the Waxahachie Lion's Club and Ellis County children's charities.
What is the race route and how can I access it?
→The 50-mile ultra-marathon, 50-mile ultra relay, and 20-mile ruck use the same 10-mile loop, with route details available at: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5934140419
→The full marathon route, which is BQ certified, is available at: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5933870428
What is the organizer information?
→The event is hosted by the Waxahachie Running Club and Midlothian Running Club in partnership with the Waxahachie Lions Club.
→The Waxahachie Running Club is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization promoting running and walking in Ellis County, welcoming all levels of participants from beginners to ultra-runners.
