From the Organizer
Rise in the Pines
200K,100M,100k,50k,30k,10k
100M 5 person,100k Relay 5 person
“Rise isn’t just a race. It’s a resurrection.”
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July 11th, 2026
Rocky Hill Ranch
578 FM 153
Smithville, TX 78957
500 RUNNER MAX CAP
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a 10k loop through the pines. Expect some small hills, single track trails
and a little bit of shade.
200k Race, 6am, 20 loops
100M race, 6am, 16 loops
100k Race, 6:30am 10 loops
50k Race, 7:00am 5 loops
30k Race, 7:30am start, 3 loops
10K Race, 8:00 am start, 1 loop
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Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
95°
Typical Low
73°
Chance of Rain
16%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Smithville, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
295 ft
Nearest Airport
AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 33 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Rise In the Pines, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain, not the pace, is the whole point.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Rise In the Pines
Jul 11, 2026