Rise In the Pines is a trail running and running race on July 17–18, 2027 in Smithville, TX.
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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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
14%
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
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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.
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Rise In the Pines
Jul 17, 2027