Personal Setup Area:

A large grass area surrounding the Group Dining Hall at the start/finish venue will be available for participants to create personal support areas. The main event aid station, portable restrooms, and foodtrucks will also be located in this area.

Only volunteers, staff, and emergency services may access this parking lot area with a vehicle after 7 PM on Friday.

Setup may begin at 12:00 PM on Friday. Personal setup areas are limited to a maximum of 10 ft. x 10 ft. per participant. All styles of tents and canopies are permitted. Please be considerate of space and, whenever possible, share a setup with friends, teams, clubs, or crew.

Participants and their active support crew may remain in this area overnight beginning Friday and throughout the event while the event remains active. Please keep the area safe and respectful for runners who may be resting between or after yards. 

Fires and Cooking:

No ground fires, smoking, loud music, or excessive noise are permitted. All gear and trash must be removed when you leave.

Burn Ban Notice: Most of Texas remains under a burn ban expected to continue through race day. No ash producing or ground fires are allowed.

Permitted Cooking: Above ground stoves and grills are allowed. Please follow all safety instructions and operation steps as outlined in the manual for your device.

• Do not cook inside closed tents
• Do not leave cooking devices unattended
• Be considerate of smoke, fumes, and noise for your neighbors

Food Available: TROT will have a full aid station with cooking in the evening for participants. Food trucks and coffee trucks will be available for everyone cash or card. The closest town with lots of food options is Sealy, approximately 15 minutes away.

Please secure all food and trash, particularly overnight. Raccoons and other wildlife can open containers and will take unattended food, even when you think it is securely stored.

For crews of more than two people, or anyone wanting additional space, privacy, or overnight accommodations, we strongly recommend reserving a nearby campsite, screened shelter, or RV site within Stephen F. Austin State Park. Reservations can be made through the Texas State Parks online reservation system.

Park Gates will remain open throughout the weekend (Friday onwards). Please ensure all guests entering the park have pre-purchased the special events park pass to avoid stopping at the front entrance and for after hours access.