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Rocky Raccoon 100 mile
Saturday February 7th, 2026
Huntsville, Texas
Distance: 100 miles
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Rocky Raccoon is the fastest 100 mile trail run for men in North America, as well as the oldest running 100 miler in Texas having been first run in 1993 with 29 finishers. It’s described as beautiful, fun, and great for veteran runners as well as those looking for their first 100 mile finish.
Any American Citizen may enter the USATF Nationals, but you do not have to be a US Citizen or enter the Nationals to compete in, and enjoy the race.
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Rocky Raccoon 100 mile, Race Date: 2025-02-01, Distance: 100 miles
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 15:53:49 | ColinMacfarlane | 35 | Portland |
| 2nd Male | 16:34:29 | GarrettNelson | 32 | Black Earth |
| 3rd Male | 16:44:04 | WilliamWeidman | 41 | Arlington |
| 4th Male | 17:03:52 | SamBurt | 32 | Phoenix |
| Female | 18:56:19 | TatianaRypinski | 31 | Houston |
| 2nd Female | 19:22:21 | MeganJackson | 36 | Abilene |
| 3rd Female | 21:23:55 | LindsayKasow | 35 | Temecula |
| 4th Female | 21:29:55 | LindseyDuffield | 38 | Reklaw |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
The Rocky Raccoon 100 mile course record holders are Nicole Kalogeropoulos who ran a 14:22:18 in 2015 and Ian Sharman who ran 12:44:33 in 2011.
Due to trail damage from Hurricane Harvey the course is modified and will run on a 25 mile loop. Race organizers will be donating a percentage of race registration fees to the park for continued re-construction efforts.
According to race director Chris McWatters, “This year is extra special as I’ve got to witness, first-hand, the Tejas Trails tagline come to life (more than just trail running…). The reason being, Hurricane Harvey pretty much destroyed the trail system at this park only months ago. Leaving it with only 3+ miles of trail usable at that time.
There have been so many people from all over the country coming out to the park and donating their time and money to re-establishing the trail system. The park, the local community, ultra runners, hikers, mountain bikers, and people who have never even seen our beloved Rocky Raccoon have given their blood and sweat to get Huntsville State Park ready for Rocky Raccoon and Rocky 50.
The park still has a lot of work coming for the remainder of the trails and bridges to get 100% back, but the place is looking great and we have figured out the longest route yet at 25 miles per lap! We are extra motivated this year to making this race as great as ever! I truly can’t wait to see everyone enjoying all the hard work and preparation! I love this Tejas Trails family and am honored to be in the middle of it!”
On the men’s side, winner of the 2017 Rocky Raccoon Ronnie Delzer, is looking to keep the top step of the podium. Western States 100 mile legend Gordy Ainsleigh (Meadow Valley, CA) will toe the starting line and should be a strong contender to win the men’s 70-74 age group. USATF Mountain, Ultra & Trail Running Council member Roy Pirrung will be competing for top honors in the men’s 65-69 age group. The youngest competitor in the national championship competition will be Jacob Alexander (San Antonio, TX) who is 28 years old. In total there will be 70 USATF members competing for overall and age group national championships.
The 2018 Rocky Raccoon 100 has also been selected as a qualifying race for the 2019 Western States 100.Runners who complete Rocky Raccoon in 30 hours will qualify to enter a lottery where the field for Western States will be selected.
Hot Chocolate Dallas
Saturday February 7th, 2026
Dallas, Texas
Distance: 15K · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
The Hot Chocolate Run is returning to Dallas, offering participants a choice of 5K, 10K, and 15K distances. The event will take place at Fair Park, with the 5K starting at 7:30 AM, followed by the 10K and 15K races at 8:30 AM.
Participants will receive an exclusive full-zip jacket, a commemorative finisher's medal, and access to a post-run celebration featuring a finisher's mug filled with hot chocolate and chocolate fondue.
The race courses will guide runners through Fair Park and the surrounding neighborhoods, with the 15K route offering scenic views of the Santa Fe Trail and Lower Greenville.
For those seeking an enhanced experience, the Cocoa Club offers VIP perks, including exclusive swag, preferred corral placement, and access to a private lounge with additional amenities.
Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply indulging in a fun, chocolate-themed run, the Hot Chocolate Run in Dallas promises a memorable experience for all participants.
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Hot Chocolate Dallas, Race Date: 2025-02-08, Distance: 15k
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 50:52 | Adrian Sanchez Serrano | ODESSA, TX | |
| 2nd Male | 53:03 | Albert Marban | DALLAS, TX | |
| 3rd Male | 53:13 | Aaron Pearson | MCKINNEY, TX | |
| 4th Male | 54:22 | Tristan Lesko | WYLIE, TX | |
| Female | 1:08:47 | Beverly Warren | GEORGETOWN, TX | |
| 2nd Female | 1:02:59 | Laura Kozak | MURPHY, TX | |
| 3rd Female | 1:08:49 | Pamela Dombek | MCALESTER, OK | |
| 4th Female | 1:09:42 | Lauren DeLuca | DALLAS, TX |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 1:04:21 | Jacob lee | FRISCO, TX | |
| M 50-59 | 1:04:38 | Todd McCavit | DALLAS, TX | |
| M 60-69 | 1:02:30 | Peter Beauvais | GRANBURY, TX | |
| M 70+ | 1:24:26 | Cary Sherf | GUN BARREL CY, TX | |
| F 40-49 | 1:13:40 | Sarah Loch-Test | DENTON, TX | |
| F 50-59 | 1:10:40 | Arron Crawford | dallas, TX | |
| F 60-69 | 1:08:47 | Beverly Warren | GEORGETOWN, TX | |
| F 70+ | 1:31:51 | Linda Kelly | DALLAS, TX |
The Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k/5k Dallas course highlights the city’s biggest attractions. We hold our races to the highest quality standards, from start to finish, course design and accuracy, emergency medical plans that exceed industry standards all in the name of your safety. Along those lines, all Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k/5k RAM Racing events have a USATF-certified course with a distance that has been certified for accuracy. Please note that although we’ll try our best to avoid it, the course and start time is subject to change.
Publix Florida Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
Sunday February 8th, 2026
Melbourne, Florida
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · Marathon Relay · 8K · 5K · Kids Race
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Located on Florida's Space Coast, just north of Miami, far south of Jacksonville and east of Orlando and Tampa, the State Farm Melbourne Beaches Music Marathon Weekend makes for a perfect warm winter running destination for runners of all ages and levels. The Melbourne Music Marathon typically attracts a slightly more serious runner than the previous month's Disney Marathon, but the course is still designed for fun. The weather is fine and the course is flat as a pancake, making for some spectacular PR's.
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Publix Florida Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Race Date: 2024-02-11, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:53:05 | Adam Truesdale | FL | |
| 2nd Male | 2:54:30 | Erik Stauderman | VA | |
| 3rd Male | 2:58:17 | Alexander Larrivee | IL | |
| 4th Male | 2:58:19 | James Nolan | PA | |
| Female | 3:05:26 | Violetta Yazlovskaya | FL | |
| 2nd Female | 3:12:59 | Rachel Hyzny | PA | |
| 3rd Female | 3:27:51 | Kayla Dexter | FL | |
| 4th Female | 3:37:36 | Vanessa Pimentel | FL |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
One of America's Top 10 Bucket List Waterfront Races," says Runners World Magazine.
The Publix Florida Marathon & 1/2 Marathonbegins in downtown Melbourne and traverses along scenic US1 and the Indian River offering great water views and two bridge crossings for half-marathoners with four for the full marathon runners. The event has water stops each mile of the course and will feature at least 20 musical acts along the route with a post-race concert providing beer, pizza and more to runners. The 1/2 Marathon Relay offers two runners the chance to work together on a 6.55 mile tag-team run with each receiving a finishers medal.
The races kick off on Saturday with the Florida Today 5k & 8k and Kids Run, withat least six musical acts on the race course and post race party with live music.
Going into its 10th year, the Publix Florida Marathon Weekend is East Central Florida’s premiere distance event and one of the most environmentally sustainable races in the southeast.
Cardiff Kook Run
Sunday February 8th, 2026
Encinitas California
Distance: 10K · 5K · Elite Race · Costume Contest
Offical Race Web Site
The Cardiff Kook Run 5K, 10K and Costume Contest is a celebration of the greatest community in the most amazing town on the map – and remember, it’s on Super Bowl Sunday.
The course starts under the world famous “Encinitas” sign on historic HWY 101 in beautiful Encinitas, California. This scenic loop passes by the famous “Cardiff Kook” statue (The Magic Carpet Ride), rises above some of the most popular surf breaks in the world and heads down to Cardiff State Beach.
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Cardiff Kook Run, Race Date: 2025-02-09, Distance: 10k
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 28:30 | Futsum Zienasellassie | 32 | FLAGSTAFF |
| 2nd Male | 29:14 | Steven Martinez | 30 | SAN DIEGO |
| 3rd Male | 29:21 | Nicolas Montanez | 31 | MAMMOTH LAKES |
| 4th Male | 29:36 | Tim Hendricks | 31 | CORONADO |
| Female | 32:10 | Lauren Hagans | 38 | FLAGSTAFF |
| 2nd Female | 32:58 | Carrie Ellwood | 30 | BOULDER |
| 3rd Female | 33:24 | Alycia Cridebring | 33 | FLAGSTAFF |
| 4th Female | 33:33 | Stevie Lawrence | 27 | MAMMOTH LAKES |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 34:53 | Charles McKeown | 42 | SAN DIEGO |
| M 50-59 | 36:04 | Edgar Diaz | 50 | LAKESIDE |
| M 60-69 | 38:26 | Dick Robinson | 62 | SAN DIEGO |
| M 70+ | 48:28 | Bruce Blanchard | 73 | OCEANSIDE |
| F 40-49 | 38:49 | Jessica Karlsson | 42 | SAN DIEGO |
| F 50-59 | 42:17 | Valerie Swafford | 54 | SAN DIEGO |
| F 60-69 | 47:16 | Andrea Guzman | 60 | BONITA |
| F 70+ | 58:06 | Marsha Deere | 70 | SAN DIEGO |
The annual Cardiff Kook Run 10K & 5K is a celebration of the greatest town on the map – on the greatest day of the year, Super Bowl Sunday. The scenic loop starts and finishes under the famous “Encinitas” sign, passes by the Cardiff Kook statue on Coast HWY 101, rises above some of the most popular surf breaks in San Diego and then make its way down to Cardiff State Beach. Then you get to experience it all again on your way back.
Rak Half Marathon
Saturday February 14th, 2026
Ras Al Khaimah, AE
Distance: Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
The Rak Al Khaimah Half Marathon is the 'world's fastest half marathon' because if you take the top 10 fastest times recorded in RAK for men (and the same for women) and find the average (for each) and then do the same with the top ten fastest recorded times across all races (you can reference the IAAF for this), the faster average time for both men AND women will be in RAK; making it the world's FASTEST half marathon!
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Rak Half Marathon, Race Date: 2025-02-01, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 59:20 | Alex Matata | ken | |
| 2nd Male | 59:25 | Gemechu Dida | ethi | |
| 3rd Male | 59:26 | Isaia Lasoi | ken | |
| 4th Male | 59:28 | Chimdessa Debele | ethi | |
| Female | 1:05:52 | Ejgayehu Taye | ethi | |
| 2nd Female | 1:06:34 | Judy Kemboi | ken | |
| 3rd Female | 1:06:53 | Jesca Chelangat | ken | |
| 4th Female | 1:07:04 | Ftaw Zeray | ethi |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
The race routes, which stretch along the shores of Al Marjan Island, have been adapted to position the start and finish lines in the heart of the event village area, allowing supporters to get closer to the action and cheer on the runners. Relay runners handing over at the end of the first and third legs - the 5KM and 15KM points respectively - will be provided with transportation back to the event village.
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One of the best and most scenic courses in Florida taking runners along the Intracoastal Waterway and over two high Spanish bridge crossings. More than 20 bands on the course, embroidered hats, great tech shirts and big spinner medals to finishers--plus beer and food at the finish line.