We will choose a date for the 2022 Crazy Desert (including 100K option!) in the Fall.
Click here for official 2021 results at Ultrasignup
We are excited that the San Angelo Road Lizards are back in charge of the Crazy Desert Trail Race! This race will continue to use the same start/finish line and host camping the night before. The amazing San Angelo State Park is home to some fast desert trails, dinosaur tracks, the TPWD Longhorn herd and Bison!!
General Information and Directions
Distances: 50K/Marathon/25K/Half Marathon/10K/5K
There will be NO 100K IN 2021. We hope to offer this distance starting in 2022.
March 6th 2021
San Angelo State Park
San Angelo, Texas
There will be a 12 HOUR CUTOFF FOR THE RACE: All runners must be finished by 7:00PM.
Timeline:
Friday
3-7pm: Packet Pickup at Start/Finish Area
4-5pm: Race Meeting (Not Mandatory)
Saturday
5am: Packet Pickup Opens at Start/Finish Area
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 12 HOUR CUTOFF FOR THE RACE: All runners must be finished by 7:00PM.
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 Southeast to the Equestrian Camping Area (NOT the "North Entrance").
There will be NO 100K IN 2021. We hope to offer this distance starting in 2022.
March 6th 2021
San Angelo State Park
San Angelo, Texas
There will be a 12 HOUR CUTOFF FOR THE RACE: All runners must be finished by 7:00PM.
Timeline:
Friday
3-7pm: Packet Pickup at Start/Finish Area
4-5pm: Race Meeting (Not Mandatory)
Saturday
5am: Packet Pickup Opens at Start/Finish Area
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 12 HOUR CUTOFF FOR THE RACE: All runners must be finished by 7:00PM.
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 Southeast to the Equestrian Camping Area (NOT the "North Entrance").
The sign says "Equestrian Camping Area". This is NOT the "North Entrance", which is about 0.1 miles Northeast of this gate.
COVID Precautions
A facemask is required at packet pickup and when interacting with volunteers. A facemask is required at the starting line, if you are not able to distance yourself from other runners.
The number of runners for each distance is small enough that we will have a regular start. If you are not able to distance yourself from other runners at the start, then a facemask is required. Please do not crowd the start line. Trash cans will be placed shortly after the starting line so that you may dispose of your mask.
Aid stations will be attended by volunteers several feet away from the table, refilling as needed when no runners are present. Aid station items will be placed so that you will be able to pick up what you need without touching anything else. All aid station items are required to be individually packaged. See more information about aid stations below.
We will have camping the night before as usual, but no meal will be provided and no organized activities will be done. If you choose to camp, please stay with your group.
If you are not feeling well, DO NOT RUN. Deferrals to next year will be provided.
The number of runners for each distance is small enough that we will have a regular start. If you are not able to distance yourself from other runners at the start, then a facemask is required. Please do not crowd the start line. Trash cans will be placed shortly after the starting line so that you may dispose of your mask.
Aid stations will be attended by volunteers several feet away from the table, refilling as needed when no runners are present. Aid station items will be placed so that you will be able to pick up what you need without touching anything else. All aid station items are required to be individually packaged. See more information about aid stations below.
We will have camping the night before as usual, but no meal will be provided and no organized activities will be done. If you choose to camp, please stay with your group.
If you are not feeling well, DO NOT RUN. Deferrals to next year will be provided.
Awards and Medals
There are no buckles this year, since there is no 100K. Look forward to that in 2022!
Everyone completing a race will receive a finisher medal.
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 age group awards for this race.
Everyone completing a race will receive a finisher medal.
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 age group awards for this race.
Timing
This race is chip timed with a mass start for each distance. All awards and official times are based on gun time.
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). No meals or organized activities will be provided by the race organizers, due to COVID precautions. 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 nearby 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".
Aid Stations
Aid stations are placed throughout the course, approximately every four miles. Due to COVID restrictions, all food at aid stations is required to be individually packaged. This means we won't be able to have "real" food and we won't be able to have coolers with water, but we will have everything we kind find that is wrapped in a package. This will include:
Locations: See the maps below and look for the water symbol. Or look here and see the mileage:
5K: Start/Finish
10K: Start, 3.8, 4.2, Finish
Half Marathon: Start, 3.8, 6.5, 8.1, 10.7, Finish
25K: Start, 3.8, 6.5, 10.5, 13.1, Finish
Marathon: Start, 3.8, 6.5, 8.1, 10.7, 13.1, 16.9, 19.6, 21.2, 23.8, Finish
50K: Start, 3.8, 6.5, 10.5, 13.1, 15.5, 19.3, 22, 26, 28.6, Finish
- Lots of Gu gels (Gu is a sponsor!)
- Mini Clif Bars
- Mini bottles of Gatorade
- Water bottles
- Salt tablets
- Little Debbie type snacks
- Chips
- Goldfish
- Candy
- Bananas
- Nectarines
- "Uncrustables" Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
- ...anything else we can find!
Locations: See the maps below and look for the water symbol. Or look here and see the mileage:
5K: Start/Finish
10K: Start, 3.8, 4.2, Finish
Half Marathon: Start, 3.8, 6.5, 8.1, 10.7, Finish
25K: Start, 3.8, 6.5, 10.5, 13.1, Finish
Marathon: Start, 3.8, 6.5, 8.1, 10.7, 13.1, 16.9, 19.6, 21.2, 23.8, Finish
50K: Start, 3.8, 6.5, 10.5, 13.1, 15.5, 19.3, 22, 26, 28.6, Finish
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.
5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and 25K are one loop.
Marathon and 50K are two 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%)
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%)
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%)
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%)
