Johanna Wender runs across one of the many boardwalks at Rocky Raccoon. Wender finished 100 miles in 24:24. Misty Herron | Let's Wander Photography Now in its 31st year, this trail race is always spec...
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The 20 mile loop at Rocky Raccoon circumnavigates Lake Raven in Huntsville State Park. Jacob Banta After a tumultuous season last year, along with three months of training exclusively on treadmill or...
At Huntsville State Park, just prior to sunrise, it was obvious the day was going to be cold despite a clear blue sky. Humidity in Texas always draws the dew point up which can make it icy on a cold, winter night. Know...
“Even Hurricane Harvey can’t stop Rocky Raccoon!” That was the line I put on the top of the Tejas Trails website a few months ago. That was after a pretty scary hurricane and 30-plus inches of rain left Huntsville Sta...
It’s hard to decide what story, or even what word, to focus on when trying to describe this year’s Rocky Raccoon, presented by Altra. I think I’ll use the word “special.” For me, this being my first year to direct thi...
I’ve run Rocky Raccoon 100 five times now and keep going back, largely because it’s one of the classics in ultrarunning. In its 23rd year, it’s one of the older 100s, where many outstanding performances have taken place...