NIGHT CLAW
Glen Rose, Texas
- Date
- Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Location
- Glen Rose, Texas
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Distances
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- 10k
About this event
EVENT OVERVIEW The Night Claw is a nighttime trail race through Dinosaur Valley State Park. Choose from the 4M, 10K, 10K RUCK, 4-hour, 6-hour, or 8-hour timed races. Runners can also opt into the Claw Challenge, where you’ll be hunted on the trails — escape with your tear tag intact and earn the title of “ESCAPED”; get caught, and you’ll be marked as “CLAWED.” Whether you outrun the claw or just come to race the night, this is one wild run through ancient land you won’t forget. The Claw Challenge optional The Claw Challenge is an optional challenge you can opt in during registration as a part of your race.WHAT IS THE CLAW?The claw is a person that chases down participants. Your goal is to out run the claw before you finish. When you cross the finish line you will either be clawed or beat the claw.HOW IT WORKS- Each participant that opts in will get a unique bib with a tear tag. If the claw catches you, they take your tag. - A designated volunteer runner dressed as the Claw will give
participants a head start then be chasing participants for their tags. - Run fast to outrun the claw.- Finish your distance. If your tag remains intact, you’ve beat the claw. If it’s torn, you’ve been clawed.- Finisher medal add-ons will be given to those who "Beat The Claw" and who were "Clawed." COURSE OVERVIEW - Surface: Dirt & rocky single track trails + river crossing.- Course: Dinosaur Valley State Park Trails.Course Map- Elevation: Hilly showing 650ft elevation gain for 10K loop.- Location: Field outside of State Park (Google PIN)- Weather: Historic Average 75-95 degrees night time weather- No Cup Race: We don't serve cups, please make sure to bring your own water-carrying system!- Volunteer: Volunteers make this race happen! Sign Up(10K, 4HR, 6HR, and 8HR runners will run on a 10K loop.)TIMED DISTANCES- If you are running one of the timed distances (4HR, 6HR, 8HR), you have to start your final loop attempt no later than 45 minutes from the end time. - Example: The 4HR race starts at
7:30 PM & ends at 11:30PM. Therefore, a 4HR runner may not start their last loop past 10:45PM (45 minutes before cutoff). TEXAS SUMMER NIGHT SERIES This race is a part of the Texas Summer Night Series. You can save up to 20% on the 2026 Texas Summer Night Series by registering for a Series Pass. You can choose your distance range or get the Midnight Monster Pass, which allows you to build up to the 40 Miler Race at the Noche Trail Run in September.Series Passes are available until June 3, 2026, lock in yours before! Sign Up for the Series HereThe first 50 people who register for any of the Texas Summer Night Series Passes will receive a FREE TSNS hat shipped to them. Anyone who finishes 3/7 races will receive a TSNS exclusive duffle bag. Complete 6/7 races, and runners get a Texas Summer Night Series plaque and the collectible race medals.June 6 | Texoma Challenge (Denison TX) Sign UpJune 13 | Fire Trail Running Festival (near San Antonio TX) Sign UpAugust 1 | Fiesta Night Run (San Antonio
TX) Sign UpAugust 15 | Night Claw (Glen Rose TX) Sign UpSeptember 5 | Bear Country Night Trek (Waco TX) Sign UpSeptember 12 | Lone Star Night Run (near Ft Worth TX) Sign UpSeptember 19 | Noche Trail Run (near Kerrville TX) Sign Up Location and Times Field outside of Dinosaur Valley State Park (Google PIN) (no address)Saturday Night6-8PM: Early Packet Pickup + Texas Outlaw Running Pop Up Store7PM - 8 Hour Start7:30PM - 4 & 6 Hour Start8PM - 4M/10K/10K RUCK Starts8:05PM - The Claw Is Released3AM - Cutoff Time What You Get EVENT GEAR/AWARDS:- Night Claw Tri Blend Tee- Epic Night Claw Finisher Medal - A Texas Summer Night Series Collectable- Night Claw Challengers Get Unique Bib & Finisher Medal Add-On- 1st Place awards for all distances M & F- DFL "Dead Freakin' Last" award for 8 Hour- Night Claw 10K RUCK Patch for RUCK FinishersEVENT EXPERIENCE:- Aid Station Food & Hydration- Scenic Course- Photography- Fully Marked/Supported Course- Friendly & Encouraging Race Event/Volunteers OUTLAW
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