El Chupacabra de Houston 5K/10K
Race Information
This is a night time trail run followed by a killer post race party. The start and finish are at a pavillion at Lake Houston Park. Post race party will be held at the start / finish area. The course runs through heavily wooded dirt trails in pitch dark. A flashlight or headlamp is required as the trails are pitch black.Trails will be marked with glow sticks, directional arrows and tape in the trees.
All runners will recieve a post race party, high quality tech shirt, post race beer (for those of age), and El Guajillo food truck plate as part of your entry. This is a fun run so no awards will be given but overall results and age group results will be posted. Overnight camping is available and encouraged.
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