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Current Event Being Showcased By The Active Joe (scroll down for others):
November 22-23, 2025
The race is at the beautiful Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, Texas. This course has 9000 elevation gain/loss int he 100 mile and takes you through varied terrain. There are amazing overlooks on this course where you can see for miles. The event offers 5 race distances from 5 miles to 100 miles. 100 milers get a recorded time for 100K distance.
WE ARE A WESTERN STATES QUALIFYING RACE! A 100K qualifier for all those who pass the 100K distance in under 22 hours, AND a 100 mile qualifier for all those who complete 100 miles in under 35 hours.
UPCOMING
Sat, Mar 01Juniper Point TrailheadMar 01, 2025, 7:00 AM CSTJuniper Point Trailhead, 32843 US-377, Gordonville, TX 76245, USA
Sat, Nov 22Dinosaur Valley State ParkNov 22, 2025, 7:00 AM CST – Nov 23, 2025, 6:00 PM CSTDinosaur Valley State Park, 4008 Co Rd 1007, Glen Rose, TX 76043, USANov 22, 2025, 7:00 AM CST – Nov 23, 2025, 6:00 PM CSTDinosaur Valley State Park, 4008 Co Rd 1007, Glen Rose, TX 76043, USAThe race is held at the beautiful Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, Texas. This course has rolling and sustained ascents and descents that take you through varied terrain. There are amazing overlooks on this course where you can see for miles.
Tue, Dec 31Celebration ParkDec 31, 2024, 7:00 AM CST – Jan 01, 2025, 3:30 PM CSTCelebration Park, 701 N. Angel Pkwy, Allen, TX 75002, USADec 31, 2024, 7:00 AM CST – Jan 01, 2025, 3:30 PM CSTCelebration Park, 701 N. Angel Pkwy, Allen, TX 75002, USA5K | Half Marathon | Marathon Two days of run events (New Year's Eve and New Year's Day), with beautiful race shirts and finisher medals for everyone. There's also a special perk for those who complete multiple running events over the two days – we know how runners love their bling!
Sat, May 04Juniper Point TrailheadMay 04, 2024, 8:00 AM CDTJuniper Point Trailhead, 32843 US-377, Gordonville, TX 76245, USAMay 04, 2024, 8:00 AM CDTJuniper Point Trailhead, 32843 US-377, Gordonville, TX 76245, USAImagine a race where there's a monkey's butt on your race shirt, your finisher medal, and on any awards you win. A silly vibe and a fun race format await you, named after Monkey Butt Hill on the Cross Timbers Trail north of Dallas, TX. Runner and hiker friendly, with a cookie-only aid station too!
Providing fun, friendly, and affordable opportunities for people to get active!
The Active Joe isn't about producing massive events or a dozen events per year or about maximizing profits. It's about running outreach to provide well-organized activities with a personal touch, affordable price points, and quality entrant and finisher items!
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I'm a busy mom who produces this event out of a love of running outreach, so please be considerate that it may be a couple days before your email is answered. We're proudly located in North Texas. Thank you!