The 2023 Crazy Desert will take place on March 4, 2023.
The 2022 Crazy Desert Trail Race was an amazing time, and we can't wait for 2023! Join us at the amazing San Angelo State Park, which is home to some fast desert trails, dinosaur tracks, the TPWD Longhorn herd!!
The Crazy Desert Trail Race prides itself on fully stocked aid stations with amazing volunteers every 4-5 miles! Expect everything from chips to grilled cheese, skittles to pie, and even Chick-fil-a and pizza for the longer distances!
The Crazy Desert Trail Race prides itself on fully stocked aid stations with amazing volunteers every 4-5 miles! Expect everything from chips to grilled cheese, skittles to pie, and even Chick-fil-a and pizza for the longer distances!
General Information
Pre-Race Cookout
Camping
Awards
Timing
Drop Bags
Aid Stations
Pacers
Course Maps
Registration
Pre-Race Cookout
Camping
Awards
Timing
Drop Bags
Aid Stations
Pacers
Course Maps
Registration
Thank you to our sponsors!
General Information and Directions
Distances: 100K/50K/Marathon/25K/Half Marathon/10K/5K
March 4, 2023
San Angelo State Park
San Angelo, Texas
There will be a 24 HOUR CUTOFF FOR THE RACE: All runners must be finished by 6:00AM. (All races)
Timeline:
Friday
4-7pm: Packet Pickup at Start/Finish Area
5-6pm: Race Meeting with Trail Master Kent (Not Mandatory)
Saturday
5:00am: Packet Pickup Opens at Start/Finish Area
6:00am: Start of the 100K
7:00am: Start of 50K
7:15am: Start of Marathon
7:30am: Start of 25K
7:45am: Start of Half Marathon
8:00am: Start of 10K
8:30am: Start of 5K
There will be a 24 HOUR CUTOFF FOR THE RACE: All runners must be finished by 6:00AM on Sunday.
Starting line location: https://goo.gl/maps/CfPybS8PM5veCcCi7
Enter the park here: https://goo.gl/maps/HLME3giuHqWGhara8
If you need an address to type into a GPS, you can use 7164 FM 2288, San Angelo, TX 76901 and then go 0.3 miles Southwest to the Equestrian Camping Area (NOT the "North Entrance").
March 4, 2023
San Angelo State Park
San Angelo, Texas
There will be a 24 HOUR CUTOFF FOR THE RACE: All runners must be finished by 6:00AM. (All races)
Timeline:
Friday
4-7pm: Packet Pickup at Start/Finish Area
5-6pm: Race Meeting with Trail Master Kent (Not Mandatory)
Saturday
5:00am: Packet Pickup Opens at Start/Finish Area
6:00am: Start of the 100K
7:00am: Start of 50K
7:15am: Start of Marathon
7:30am: Start of 25K
7:45am: Start of Half Marathon
8:00am: Start of 10K
8:30am: Start of 5K
There will be a 24 HOUR CUTOFF FOR THE RACE: All runners must be finished by 6:00AM on Sunday.
Starting line location: https://goo.gl/maps/CfPybS8PM5veCcCi7
Enter the park here: https://goo.gl/maps/HLME3giuHqWGhara8
If you need an address to type into a GPS, you can use 7164 FM 2288, San Angelo, TX 76901 and then go 0.3 miles Southwest to the Equestrian Camping Area (NOT the "North Entrance").
The sign says "Equestrian Camping Area". This is NOT the "North Entrance", (The North Entrance is about 0.1 miles Northeast of this gate.)
Due to insurance requirements, pets (other than service animals) are not allowed at this race.
Due to insurance requirements, pets (other than service animals) are not allowed at this race.
Pre-Race Festivities
Join the race organizers for a cookout on Friday after the race briefing! A spaghetti and chicken dinner will be served at about 6pm and is free of charge for runners and their guests, while it lasts!
Camping
Camping will be available the night before at the starting line area (just come to the starting line on Friday and you'll see it). This is primitive camping: no RV hookups, etc. are provided and the only very close restrooms are portable toilets. There are other camping sites available near the starting line: visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/san-angelo for more information. For reference, our camping will take place at the "North Concho Group Camp Site".
Awards and Medals
Everyone completing a race will receive a finisher medal. Each 100K finisher will also get a belt buckle.
Winner awards will go to the Top 3 Overall Male/Female for each distance AND Top 2 Masters (50+) Male/Female for each distance. There are no other age group awards for this race.
Here is the 2022 finisher medal and the 2022 (and beyond) belt buckle. New designs will be posted when we get them.
Winner awards will go to the Top 3 Overall Male/Female for each distance AND Top 2 Masters (50+) Male/Female for each distance. There are no other age group awards for this race.
Here is the 2022 finisher medal and the 2022 (and beyond) belt buckle. New designs will be posted when we get them.
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Timing
This race is chip timed with a mass start for each distance. All awards and official times are based on gun time.
Drop Bags
All runners are welcome to place bags in the designated area at the start/finish line. You will pass by this spot after each loop.
In addition, a drop bag service to deliver bags to the Winding Snake Aid Station is provided for the 100K only. (No other distances pass by this aid station). Bags will be delivered from the start line to the Winding Snake Aid Station, which is 11.3 miles from the start line. Place bags in the designated area at the start of the race. Please write your number on the bag: many bags could look the same!
Though bags will be in an area visible by aid station workers, we will not be checking that runners are going into the correct bags. Please do not place any valuables in drop bags.
Bags may be picked up Sunday morning at the race start or by driving to Winding Snake to grab them yourself. Directions will be provided in the race-week emails!
Pacers
Pacers are welcome for the 50K and 100K distances after the first lap. There is no charge for this, and the pacers are welcome to the aid stations. However, all pacers must sign a waiver the morning of the race and wear a pacer bib while on the course. Come to either the registration or timing table and we'll get you setup!
Aid Stations
Aid stations are placed throughout the course, approximately every four miles. This will include:
We will have hot food (grilled cheese, quesadillas, noodles, etc.) at the Start/Finish Aid Station and at the Five Points Aid Station. Distances of Half Marathon and longer will come to the Five Points Aid Station twice per loop: once about 6.5 miles in and again about 5 miles before you finish the loop.
Aid Station Locations: See the maps below and look for the water symbol. Or look here and see the mileage:
Bold indicates Start/Finish area (completion of laps).
**All aid stations have a portable toilet**
5K: Start/Finish
10K: Start, 4, 4.2, Finish
Half Marathon: Start, 4, 6.5, 8.1, 10.7, Finish
25K: Start, 4, 6.5, 10.5, 13.1, Finish
Marathon: Start, 4, 6.5, 8.1, 10.7, 13.1, 16.9, 19.6, 21.2, 23.8, Finish
50K: Start, 4, 6.5, 10.5, 13.1, 15.5, 19.3, 22, 26, 28.6, Finish
100K: Start, 4, 6.3, 11.3, 16.3, 19, 20.7, 24.7, 27, 32, 37, 39.7, 41.4, 45.4, 47.7, 52.7, 57.7, 60.4, Finish
For the 100K, there is also a park restroom and park well-water faucet at miles 12.8, 33.5, and 54.2 (Burkett Trailhead).
- Lots of Hammer Nutrition Gels (Hammer is a sponsor!)
- Mini Clif Bars
- Coolers with sports drink
- Cooler of Water
- Salt tablets
- Little Debbie type snacks
- Chips
- Goldfish
- Candy
- Bananas
- Nectarines
- Hot food (see below)
- ...anything else we can find!
We will have hot food (grilled cheese, quesadillas, noodles, etc.) at the Start/Finish Aid Station and at the Five Points Aid Station. Distances of Half Marathon and longer will come to the Five Points Aid Station twice per loop: once about 6.5 miles in and again about 5 miles before you finish the loop.
Aid Station Locations: See the maps below and look for the water symbol. Or look here and see the mileage:
Bold indicates Start/Finish area (completion of laps).
**All aid stations have a portable toilet**
5K: Start/Finish
10K: Start, 4, 4.2, Finish
Half Marathon: Start, 4, 6.5, 8.1, 10.7, Finish
25K: Start, 4, 6.5, 10.5, 13.1, Finish
Marathon: Start, 4, 6.5, 8.1, 10.7, 13.1, 16.9, 19.6, 21.2, 23.8, Finish
50K: Start, 4, 6.5, 10.5, 13.1, 15.5, 19.3, 22, 26, 28.6, Finish
100K: Start, 4, 6.3, 11.3, 16.3, 19, 20.7, 24.7, 27, 32, 37, 39.7, 41.4, 45.4, 47.7, 52.7, 57.7, 60.4, Finish
For the 100K, there is also a park restroom and park well-water faucet at miles 12.8, 33.5, and 54.2 (Burkett Trailhead).
Routes
The routes that follow are approximate, but should be very close.
5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and 25K are one loop.
Marathon and 50K are two loops.
100K is three loops.
5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and 25K are one loop.
Marathon and 50K are two loops.
100K is three loops.
Aid stations are marked with this symbol.
5K: www.plotaroute.com/route/1420648
Distance 3.181 miles
Total Ascent/Descent 104 feet / 108 feet
Lowest Point 1902 feet (at 2.91 miles)
Highest Point 1952 feet (at 2.18 miles)
Uphill 1.12 miles (35.2%)
Downhill 1.17 miles (36.9%)
Flat 0.84 miles (26.4%)
Distance 3.181 miles
Total Ascent/Descent 104 feet / 108 feet
Lowest Point 1902 feet (at 2.91 miles)
Highest Point 1952 feet (at 2.18 miles)
Uphill 1.12 miles (35.2%)
Downhill 1.17 miles (36.9%)
Flat 0.84 miles (26.4%)
10K: www.plotaroute.com/route/1420637
Distance 6.247 miles
Total Ascent/Descent 209 feet / 213 feet
Lowest Point 1896 feet (at 4.36 miles)
Highest Point 1952 feet (at 2.18 miles)
Uphill 2.24 miles (35.8%)
Downhill 2.18 miles (34.9%)
Flat 1.79 miles (28.6%)
Distance 6.247 miles
Total Ascent/Descent 209 feet / 213 feet
Lowest Point 1896 feet (at 4.36 miles)
Highest Point 1952 feet (at 2.18 miles)
Uphill 2.24 miles (35.8%)
Downhill 2.18 miles (34.9%)
Flat 1.79 miles (28.6%)
Half Marathon (one loop) AND Marathon (two loops): www.plotaroute.com/route/1419100
Distance 13.110 miles
Total Ascent/Descent 446 feet / 449 feet
Lowest Point 1893 feet (at 11.02 miles)
Highest Point 1952 feet (at 2.18 miles)
Uphill 4.98 miles (38.0%)
Downhill 5.03 miles (38.4%)
Flat 3.08 miles (23.5%)
Map: (Click for a larger view)
Longest stretch without an aid station: 4 miles (Start -> River Bend)
Longest stretch without a restroom: 4.9 miles (Five Points -> Finish)
Distance 13.110 miles
Total Ascent/Descent 446 feet / 449 feet
Lowest Point 1893 feet (at 11.02 miles)
Highest Point 1952 feet (at 2.18 miles)
Uphill 4.98 miles (38.0%)
Downhill 5.03 miles (38.4%)
Flat 3.08 miles (23.5%)
Map: (Click for a larger view)
Longest stretch without an aid station: 4 miles (Start -> River Bend)
Longest stretch without a restroom: 4.9 miles (Five Points -> Finish)
25K (one loop) AND 50K (two loops): www.plotaroute.com/route/1419091
Distance 15.644 miles
Total Ascent/Descent 515 feet / 518 feet
Lowest Point 1893 feet (at 13.59 miles)
Highest Point 1961 feet (at 7.27 miles)
Uphill 5.48 miles (35.0%)
Downhill 5.76 miles (36.8%)
Flat 4.36 miles (27.9%)
Map: (Click for a larger view)
Longest stretch without an aid station: 4.4 miles (Five Points -> Five Points)
Longest stretch without a restroom: 4.9 miles (Five Points -> Finish)
Distance 15.644 miles
Total Ascent/Descent 515 feet / 518 feet
Lowest Point 1893 feet (at 13.59 miles)
Highest Point 1961 feet (at 7.27 miles)
Uphill 5.48 miles (35.0%)
Downhill 5.76 miles (36.8%)
Flat 4.36 miles (27.9%)
Map: (Click for a larger view)
Longest stretch without an aid station: 4.4 miles (Five Points -> Five Points)
Longest stretch without a restroom: 4.9 miles (Five Points -> Finish)
100K (three loops): https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1621270
Distance 20.718 miles
Total Ascent/Descent 751 feet / 751 feet
Lowest Point 1893 feet (at 11.86 miles)
Highest Point 1971 feet (at 9.45 miles)
Uphill 7.38 miles (35.6%)
Downhill 7.83 miles (37.8%)
Flat 5.48 miles (26.5%)
Map: (Click for a larger view)
Longest stretch without an aid station: 5 miles. (Happens twice. 5 Points -> Winding Snake and Winding Snake -> 5 Points)
Longest stretch without a restroom: 5 miles. (5 points -> Winding Snake)
