Hells Hills Trail Race
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 6:30 AM CDT
- Location
- Smithville, TX
- Rocky Hill Ranch, 578 FM 153, 78957
- Type
- TRAIL
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Challenge yourself on a beautiful, tough trail course known for its welcoming community and stunning Texas Hill Country scenery.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
Fun
Scenic
CompetitiveGreat for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
The Hells Hills Trail Race in Smithville, TX, offers a deceptively challenging 50-mile course through a beautiful landscape. Runners can expect stream crossings, pine trees, and vibrant hill country flowers, especially when wildflowers are in bloom. This long-standing event draws both competitive trail runners testing their limits and those seeking to go further or enjoy their first trail experience. It's known for its welcoming atmosphere, often feeling like a reunion for passionate runners.
What to expect
Experience a deceptively tough trail course with rolling hills. Run through scenic landscapes featuring stream crossings, pine trees, and wildflowers. Connect with a passionate community at this long-standing event.
Standout details
- Deceptively tough trail course
- Beautiful stream crossings
- Vibrant hill country wildflowers
- Welcoming community reunion
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Distances & registration
7 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, Apr 4, 10:30 AM CDT · From $14.05
Opens May 16, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT · Closes May 25, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT
- 10K
Sat, Apr 4, 8:00 AM CDT · From $77.35
Opens May 16, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT · Closes May 25, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT
- 10K
Sat, Apr 4, 8:00 AM CDT · From $82.63
Opens May 16, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT · Closes May 25, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT
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- 25K
Sat, Apr 4, 7:30 AM CDT · From $98.45
Opens May 16, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT · Closes May 25, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT
- 25K
Sat, Apr 4, 7:30 AM CDT · From $103.73
Opens May 16, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT · Closes May 25, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT
- 50K
Sat, Apr 4, 7:00 AM CDT · From $119.55
Opens May 16, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT · Closes May 25, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT
- 50 Miles
Sat, Apr 4, 6:30 AM CDT · From $135.38
Opens May 16, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT · Closes May 25, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT
The course
- Trail
- Rolling
- Timed race
Vibe Check
Push Potential
Push PotentialTrail + rolling terrain
ultra distance, mostly trail, rolling area, typically mild weather
- Mostly trail
- Rolling area
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
Saturday, April 4, 2026.
This event hosts a deceivingly tough course, at a really easy to get to venue. With 2 loops for the 50km, and one fun loop for the 25km and 10km races. If you're fast, come test yourself against the best trail runners in the country. If you are looking for your first trail run or to go further than ever before, come out and enjoy this beautiful course with stream crossings, pine trees, hill country flowers, and a whole lot of fun passionate folks waiting to help you reach your goal. For many, this long-standing event has become an annual occurrence that has really become a reunion of friends. We'll be out all weekend and in no hurry to leave. Especially if the wildflowers are popping.
While every racer will get some cool swag, March 10 is the deadline to get a shirt.
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