Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.trailracingovertexas.com/habanero.
Place
Description
Texas' Hottest trail race, the Habanero Hundred was born from a summer long-run gone wrong (ask Race Director Cal) and is now one of the largest trail races in the state, held in August every year with options for many distances and the marquee event being the 100-mile distance. The relay option will also allow you to run with a team, friends, or family to complete this monumental task. In the first year of the event we only had ONE finisher in the 100 Mile event, Julie Schmal! Ever since we have put our 100mi finishers' names printed on the back of the next year's shirt. Between 2015 and 2022 there have only been 137 finishes of the Habanero Hundred 100mi. Are you up for the challenge? Or maybe start with one of our shorter solo distances or join a team in the highly competitive relay events for either the 100km or 100mi distance relays
The race is held at the beautiful 7IL ranch just outside of Bellville, Texas. The ranch has been open for more than five generations, and it was opened for public use in 1999. The facility is over 1,150 acres with water/electric and RV hookups as well.
The Habanero Hundred starts at HIGH NOON (ultra and relay events), and has a 30-hour cutoff, ending at 6:00 PM on Sunday. All runners will receive an event shirt, the race will be chip-timed, and we will have free pictures for all runners. There will be belt buckles for 100M finishers, and finisher medals for all individuals including relay team members.
2024 Schedule (Tentative)
Pre-Race Houston/Katy Packet Pickup - TBD
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23RD
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Packet Pickup and TROT Store
4:00 PM: Race Briefing @ 7IL Ranch Barn Pavilion and Facebook Live
11:59 PM Registration closes (RunSignup).
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Packet Pickup and TROT Store at 7IL Barn Pavilion
You should arrive at least 90 minutes before your start time if you do not have your packet (highly encouraged to pick up before race day).
HIGH NOON: Race Starts for 100 Mile and 100-kilometer individuals and Relay
12:30 PM: Start for Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25TH
4:00 PM Loop cutoff (no starting another loop)
6:00 PM Race Ends
Pacers
Pacing is allowed in the 100M and 100K events only. Runners may only have one (1) pacer with them at a time. Each pacer must register on RunSignup as a pacer (this will open in August), listing their runner, and wear a pacing bib received at packet pickup or the timing tent on race day. Pacers will be required to have a 7IL Ranch venue pass (not included with free pacer registration). Pacers must start and finish at the main start line and remain with their runner at all times unless under an emergency. Pacers are allowed to "mule" for their runners.
100M runners may have a pacer once they have completed eight (8) loops of the course (halfway / 50M).
100K runners may have a pacer after they have completed six (6) loops of the course (final four loops only).
There is no pacing for any other solo event or relay teams.
VOLUNTEER
Earn free race credits and valuable experience while helping your ultra trail community of runners and meeting new friends. Volunteer as an individual or a group (team/club aid station takeovers wanted!). Family, friends, and youth (accompanied) can earn future race credits for themselves or pass them on to others.
Volunteering spots are open for registration from the sidebar menu.
Visit the Trail Racing Over Texas Volunteer Page for more information.
TROT Credits
If you previously had credit on UltraSignup (including 2023 BB100 Credit), Volunteering Credit, etc. you should first check your RunSignup account for any currently available vouchers. If you expect to have credit and it is not showing you may submit a credit request via the TROT Credit Request Form. TROT credit is only available for use with TROT races and must meet our policy requirements, and registration terms and conditions.
Race Contact Info
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Directions
The event takes place at 7IL Ranch. The 7IL driveway is located off of Mill Creek Rd. between Bellville and Cat Spring. This is a dirt road and driveway, please slow down to minimize dust and watch for animals, farm machinery, as well as local and race traffic. The race course crosses the driveway, vehicles must stop for runners crossing.
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