The 2026 Coyote Trail Run is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Cleburne State Park in Cleburne, Texas. Located 40 minutes south of Fort Worth, 1 hour southeast of Dallas, and 1 hour north of Waco, the venue offers a challenging trail experience featuring steep climbs and technical terrain. Participants can expect variable spring weather conditions typical for Cleburne in mid-April, with average highs in the mid-70s Fahrenheit and potential for morning coolness, though conditions can change rapidly. The event features multiple loop-based distances on a shared course with significant cumulative elevation gain, requiring runners to be prepared for technical trail conditions and substantial climbing, particularly in the longer distances.
What distances are available for this event?
→50 Miles — 6 loops of an 8.33-mile course
→50K — 4 loops of an 8.33-mile course
→25K — 2 loops of an 8.33-mile course
→8 Miles — 1 loop of an 8.33-mile course
→4 Miles — 1 modified loop of the same course
What is the event schedule for race day?
→Friday, 3:00 – 6:00 PM: Packet pickup at start/finish area
→Saturday, 5:15 – 9:25 AM: Morning packet pickup
→Saturday, 5:45 AM: 50 Mile pre-race briefing
→Saturday, 6:00 AM: 50 Mile start
→Saturday, 6:45 AM: 50K pre-race briefing
→Saturday, 7:00 AM: 50K start
→Saturday, 7:45 AM: 25K pre-race briefing
→Saturday, 8:00 AM: 25K start
→Saturday, 8:45 AM: 8 Mile pre-race briefing
→Saturday, 9:00 AM: 8 Mile start
→Saturday, 9:15 AM: 4 Mile pre-race briefing
→Saturday, 9:30 AM: 4 Mile start
→Saturday, 8:00 PM: All runners must be on their final loop
→Saturday, 11:00 PM: Course closes
What are the course characteristics and elevation details?
→All races start and finish at the same location within Cleburne State Park
→The 50 Mile, 50K, 25K, and 8 Mile distances share the same 8.33-mile loop
→Each loop features 800–1,000 feet of elevation gain
→Terrain includes steep climbs and technical sections throughout Cleburne State Park
→The 4 Mile uses a modified version of the same loop
→The 50 Miler accumulates roughly 4,800–6,000 feet of total elevation gain
