Sad Monkey Trail Run

THE SOUTHWEST'S ULTIMATE TRAIL RUN Join us for the 41st Annual Palo Duro Trail Run which will be held on Saturday, October 17th. The race was started by Red Spicer as a road race and has morphed into a beautiful trail run, with distances of 25K, 50K, and 50 Miles. The race takes place in mid- October when temperatures can vary from freezing at the start to over 100 degrees during the afternoon. You will run a variety of trails from rolling singletrack to sand and rock. There are short but steep and technical ascents and descents.. The course is a looped course, so you will see people most of the day and return to the start/finish in order to meet your crew. The 2026 race will be considered a EAST year. All registered participants recieve a long sleeve technical shirt. Packet Pick-Up Thursday, October 15th3:00-6:00 pmLocation: Get Fit 1911 S. Georgia St, Amarillo, TX 79109Friday, October 16th3:00-6:00 pm Location: Sad Monkey Mercantile 9800 TX-217, Canyon, TX 79105Race Day Saturday October

17th6:00 amLocation: Start / Finish area in the parking lot of Mack Dick Pavillon Pacers Pacers are allowed for the 50 mile race on the last (3rd lap) ONLY. Pacers must accompany the runner on foot only. No bicycles, vehicles, or other wheeled conveyences are allowed.ONLY ONE PACER IS ALLOWED ON THE LAST LAP! Pacers must start and finish at the designated drop bag area at the start/finish area. Pacers must remain on foot at all times. Use of non-foot transport by a pacers is a violation of race rules and is subject to disqualifcaiton.All pacers must register through Ultrasignup and sign the waier and pick up a pacer bib at packet pick-up. Aid Stations / Drop Bag Area We are proud to be known for the best aid stations in trail racing! You will have 4 fully stocked aid stations with experienced volunteers to help you fill your bladders and bottles. We have a variety of salty and sweet food options from candy and chips to boiled salted potatoes, and PB&J's. You will have water, soda, pickle

juice and Hyperlyte Liquid Performance for your hydration needs. Tents and canopies for your crew will be allowed at the Start Finish area ONLY in a designated area. Racers may not take support on course outside of the designated aid stations. Cupless Race You must carry your own hydration system. We will not have cups at the aid stations. We will refill your bladders and bottles but if you want pickle juice or coke, etc, you need a packable cup. 2026 Race Day Schedule Saturday, October 17th6:00 am Packet Pickup at the start/finish area in the Mack Dick parking lot under the Get Fit tent.6:30 am 50M Start6:30 am 50K Start7:20 am 25K Wave Start Cutoffs 50M - 2:30 pm. Runners will NOT be allowed to continue the race from the start/finish line after 2:30pm50K - 1:00 pm. Runners will NOT be allowed to continue the race from the start/finish line after 1:00pmCourse closed at 7:00 pm. Need to make Changes? There is no charge to drop down to a shorter distance, but there's no refund. There will be

a charge to move up in distance. You may transfer your bib to another runner. No race day changes! No rollovers or refunds, for any reason, including inclement weather! Trail Map Post Race Your registration includes a hot deliciious meal post race. Awards All 50K and 50M finishers recieve a unique Palo Duro belt buckle.All 25K finishers receive a unique Palo Duro hat.Overall and age groups awards are TBD. Sponsors Get Fit AmarilloBrooks OS1stHyperlytePickle Juice Frequently Asked Questions 1. Are dogs allowed on course? For the safety of you and all participants no dogs are allowed on course. Although we love dogs, we ask for the safety of you and other participants that you do not run with your fury companion.2. What should I bring? Essential items often include a hydration vest, refillable cup, your specific nutrition, and a light (50M racers), and sometimes a light jacket as it can be quite cool in the canyon before the sun rises.3. Do I need,trail-specific shoes? Highly recommended for

better traction on slippery or uneven surfaces, though not mandatory.4. Can I walk sections of the course? Yes, almost everyone walks at some point :) Trail running is more about experiencing and enjoying your the beautiful canyon surroundings than it is about getting your PR.5. Can I change by race distance? We allow participants to change distances up until race week. You can do this through our registration partner, UltraSignup. We do not offer refunds or credits to go down in distance, you will pay the difference to move up in distance. No race day changes! No rollovers or refunds, for any reason, including inclement weather!7. Do we allow trekking poles? Yes Event's current local time: 3:48 AM CT

Race Info This race will start at Mack Dick Pavilion in the beautiful Palo Duro Canyon State Park. You will run a variety of trails from smooth single track, to sand, rock, and short but steep technical ascents and descents. The 4 mileish is a loop on the Comanche/Kiowa trails. The half marathonish will go further into the canyon where you will see red rock walls, bluffs and cottonwood trees by a stream. Both races start heading out West to Comanche trail. Half Course 4 mile Course Awards Half Marathon and 4-Mile:1st Overall Female and Male1st Masters Overall Female and Male (Age 50+)Age groups14 & U, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ Race Day Schedule 6:00 am - 7:15 am - Packet Pick-Up Race Day 7:00 am - Half Marathonish Start7:15 am - 4 Mileish Start Packet Pick-Up Thursday, August 20th - 5:00pm-7:00pmLocation TBD (in conjunction with Amarillo Pub Runners)Friday, August 21st - 4:30pm-6:00pmLocation - Get Fit Georgia (1911 S Georgia St.)Saturday, August 22nd Race Day -

6:00amLocation: Mack Dick parking lot (Get Fit tent) Aid Station One aid station for the half marathon only is located approximately half way at Mesquite. Please plan accordinly to carry enough fluids and nutrition to support you. Keep in mind, this is a cupless race. Plan to carry your own hydration bottle, pack, cup, etc. to refill at the aid station.Aid station will be stocked with water, Hyperlyte Liquid Performance drink mix, coke, ginger ale, pickle juice, gels, grapes, bananas, and assorted sweet and salty snacks. Need to make Changes? There is no charge to drop down to a shorter distance, but there is no refund! There will be a charge to move up in distance. No race day changes!No rollovers or refunds, for any reason, including inclement weather. Post Race Your registration fee includes a hot delicious meal post race. Cutoffs Course cut-off time for the Half Marathon is 11:30 am (4.5 hours) to be included in results and eligible for awards. Sponsors Get Fit Amarillo (Georgia and

Hillside locations)Mount to CoastOS1stHyperlyte Frequently Asked Questions 1. Are dogs allowed on the course with you? For the safety of everyone (paticipants and spectators) no dogs are allowed on course. Although, we love dogs, we ask for the safety of you and other participants that you do not run with your fury friend.2. Do I need trail specific shoes? Highly recommended for better traction on slippery or uneven surfaces, though not mandatory.3. Can I walk sections of the course? Yes, almost everyone walks at some point. Trail running is about experiencing the beauty of the canyon and all it's surroundings.4. Can I change my race distance? Yes, we allow participants to change distances up until race week. You can do this through our registration partner, UltraSignup. We do not offer refunds or credits to go down in distance. To move up you will pay the difference in price. NO RACE DAY CHANGES!No rollovers, refunds, and/or credit for any reason including inclement weather.5. Do we allow

trekking poles? Yes6. Can I have a pacer? No, we don't allow any pacers in either race distance.7. Can I wear headphones? No, all runners are expected to listen and respond to audio cues so that they know when to start the race and when to move out of the way or stop while on course. If you're listening to music during the race, you may not be able to hear these important cues from race officials and other runners on the trail.8. Drop bag and tent policy! No tents allowed on any hard surface of the parking lot and sidewalks. Drop bags area will be in the SW corner grassy area. Note these are unsecured and leaving them is at your own risk. Event's current local time: 3:18 AM CT

Join us Saturday September 19th 2026 at 8:30 am CST for our inaugural Miles for Merrick, a community 5K and 1 Mile walk/run.

We are the parents of Merrick, Macy and Michael Maldonado, and we are creating this event to raise awareness for lissencephaly pachygyria, a rare neurological and genetic disorder that affects brain development. This event is inspired by Merrick and the joy and strength shown by children and families living with conditions that require special attention and care.

Miles for Merrick is about more than just walking and running miles, it’s about bringing together families and friends to support one another, raise awareness, and make a meaningful impact in our community.

A portion of proceeds from this event will go to the Turn Center in Amarillo, a nonprofit organization that provides therapy services and support to children with developmental challenges. The Turn Center plays an incredible role in helping Merrick and other kids in need in our community reach their fullest potential, and we're proud to support their mission.

Timing for this race will be provided by the Amarillo Lone Star Runners Club.

Whether you're a competitive runner, a casual walker, or simply coming to show support, we invite you to be a part of this special event.