EVENT OVERVIEW
The Night Claw is a nighttime trail race through Dinosaur Valley State Park. Choose from the 4M, 10K, 10K RUCK, 4-hour, 6-hour, or 8-hour timed races. Runners can also opt into the Claw Challenge, where you’ll be hunted on the trails — escape with your tear tag intact and earn the title of “ESCAPED”; get caught, and you’ll be marked as “CLAWED.” Whether you outrun the claw or just come to race the night, this is one wild run through ancient land you won’t forget.
The Claw Challenge *optional*
The Claw Challenge is an optional challenge you can opt in during registration as a part of your race.
WHAT IS THE CLAW?
The claw is a person that chases down participants. Your goal is to out run the claw before you finish. When you cross the finish line you will either be clawed or beat the claw.
HOW IT WORKS
- Each participant that opts in will get a unique bib with a tear tag. If the claw catches you, they take your tag.
- A designated volunteer runner dressed as the Claw will give participants a head start then be chasing participants for their tags.
- Run fast to outrun the claw.
- Finish your distance. If your tag remains intact, you’ve beat the claw. If it’s torn, you’ve been clawed.
- Finisher medal add-ons will be given to those who "Beat The Claw" and who were "Clawed."
COURSE OVERVIEW
- Surface: Dirt & rocky single track trails + river crossing.
- Course: Dinosaur Valley State Park Trails.Course Map
- Elevation: Hilly showing 650ft elevation gain for 10K loop.
- Location: Field outside of State Park (Google PIN)
- Weather: Historic Average 75-95 degrees night time weather
- No Cup Race: We don't serve cups, please make sure to bring your own water-carrying system!
10K, 4HR, 6HR, and 8HR runners will run on a 10K loop.
- Hour runners must start their final loop no later than 45 minutes before their cutoff and must finish that loop.
- You cannot finish your final loop early—it must begin within the last 45 minutes.
4M runners will run a modified 4M loop.
TEXAS SUMMER NIGHT SERIES
This race is a part of the Texas Summer Night Series. The 2026 "Texas Summer Night Series" spans all across Texas. Complete 3 out of the 8 races in the series to complete it.
Anyone who completes 3/8 runs in this series receives all 3 collectible medals
June 6 | Texoma Challenge (Denison TX) Sign Up
June 13 | Fire Trail Running Festival (near San Antonio TX) Sign Up
July 18 | Eastern Legend (Grapeland TX) Sign Up Soon
August 1 | Fiesta Night Run (San Antonio TX) Sign Up
August 15 | Night Claw (Glen Rose TX) Sign Up
September 5 | Bear Country Night Trek (Waco TX) Sign Up
September 12 | Lone Star Night Run (near Ft Worth TX) Sign Up
September 19 | Noche Trail Run (near Kerrville TX) Sign Up
Location and Times
Field outside of Dinosaur Valley State Park (Google PIN) (no address)
Saturday Night
6-8PM: Early Packet Pickup + Texas Outlaw Running Pop Up Store
7PM - 8 Hour Start
7:30PM - 4 & 6 Hour Start
8PM - 4M/10K/10K RUCK Starts
8:05PM - The Claw Is Released
3AM - Cutoff Time
What You Get
EVENT GEAR/AWARDS:
- Night Claw Tee
- Epic Night Claw Finisher Medal
- Night Claw Challengers Get Unique Bib & Finisher Medal Add-On
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place awards for all distances M & F
- DFL "Dead Freakin' Last" award for 8 Hour
EVENT EXPERIENCE:
- Aid Station Food & Hydration
- Scenic Course
- Photography
- Fully Marked/Supported Course
- Friendly & Encouraging Race Event/Volunteers
More Information/Policies/FAQ
For more detailed information, including the course map, other event info, and aid stations, please visit www.TexasOutlawRunning.com
For Policies regarding event communication, refunds/credits, discounts, ensuring race shirts/swag, lower entry prices, and changing distance, visit our Policies Page
For other questions, please make sure to look at our Frequently Asked Questions page before contacting us. If the answer is on that page, we may not respond. You can contact us by visiting our website.
Event's current local time: 10:51 PM CT
