calendar_today 17 Apr, 2026 – 18 Apr, 2026
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sell $70.00 – $170.00
| Race Distance | Start Time | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 10K Night Race/RUCK | Friday @ 6:00 PM | Headlamp; 25lb min for RUCK |
| 50 Miler / 50K | Saturday @ 7:00 AM | ~4,500ft gain (50M); Cup-less race |
| 25K | Saturday @ 7:30 AM | Single-track dirt trail |
| 10K (Morning) | Saturday @ 8:00 AM | Finish by 8:30 PM (all races) |
Fritch is a small town in Hutchinson and Moore counties with a population of approximately 1,900 residents. The local economy is largely tied to the oil and gas industry and tourism from the National Recreation Area. The demographic makeup of Fritch is roughly 85% White, 11% Hispanic, and 1% Native American. The median annual household income in the area is approximately $52,000. Geographically, the race navigates the breaks of the Canadian River, where the flat plains of the Panhandle drop into deep, red-rock canyons and mesas. The climate in mid-April is typically dry and windy; average temperatures range from a low of 7°C (44°F) to a high of 22°C (72°F), though exposed trails can feel significantly hotter under the direct Texas sun.
The West Texas Ultra is a "cup-less" event, meaning runners must carry their own hydration systems as no disposable cups are provided at aid stations. Participants in the 50-mile and 50-kilometer distances compete for top-7 finishes to qualify for the Big Texas Ultra 100K Championship near Austin. Registration remains open until the night of the first race, April 17th, at 11:59 PM CT. All finishers receive a collectible medal, with specific inscriptions for the ultra distances and a unique patch for those completing the RUCK. For location details or specific policy questions, runners should consult the Texas Outlaw Running website or visit the South Turkey Creek Trailhead for packet pickup starting Friday afternoon.
Apr 17, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
18:00
$70.00
Apr 18, 2026
Distance — 80.5K
Type — Running
07:00
$170.00
Apr 18, 2026
Distance — 50K
Type — Running
07:00
$140.00
Apr 18, 2026
Distance — 25K
Type — Running
07:30
$105.00
Apr 18, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:00
$70.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Fritch.
Learn more about the host city, Fritch.
Fritch is a city in the High Plains region of Texas.
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Official finishing times from previous editions of West Texas Ultra — 2026.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jd Taylor | 11:24:10 | |
| 2 | Mason Sargent | 12:03:32 | |
| 3 | Kolby Petraborg | 13:06:36 | |
| 4 | Brett Brock | 8:25:34 |
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