Chupacabra 50
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Event overview
Chupacabra 50 is scheduled for March 21, 2026. The event offers multiple distances and is listed for Wichita Falls, TX. The primary venue is Copper Breaks State Park, Juniper Ridge Trailhead (777 State Hwy Park Rd 62, Quanah, TX 79252). Registration is capped because of park capacity and there is no waitlist. The organizer notes a 16-hour cutoff for the event.
Course and logistics
Distances:
- 50 Miler
- 53K
- 20K
- 9K
- 9K RUCK (25 lb minimum)
The course uses Copper Breaks State Park trails and Bull Canyon. Surfaces vary from wide grass, rock, and sandstone to single-track dirt. The 50M route shows about 2500-foot elevation gain. Historic average temperatures for the time of year are listed as 41 to 68 degrees. The event is a no-cup race, so participants must provide their own water-carrying system. Packet pickup is available on the Friday and Saturday before the race. Aid stations provide food and hydration; the course is fully marked and photography is provided. Awards and race gear include a soft cotton event T-shirt, finisher medals for all finishers, a buckle for 50-mile finishers, a ruck patch for the 9K Ruck, standard podium awards by gender, and DFL awards. If it rains on the day of the event, the park may cancel and the race can be moved to a backup course in Wichita Falls. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.