About the Race

The High Plains Half Marathon is more than a race—it is a run through the wide-open character of the Texas High Plains.

With Lake Fryer serving as the heart of the event and the start and finish of the race, runners leave the lake behind and head into a landscape defined by open country, endless skies, and miles of road stretching toward the horizon.

The course follows scenic County Road U, carrying runners over rolling pastures and through the rugged terrain of the High Plains, where towering mesas rise above the surrounding countryside. Along the way, runners experience the sights that make this corner of Texas unmistakable: endless mesas, cattle grazing beyond the fence line, windmills turning against the sky, sweeping ranchland, flocks of turkey moving across the landscape and the winding beauty of Wolf Creek.
It is a course built around a sense of place.

Here, the road rolls with the land. The horizon seems endless. The wind, elevation, and open country become part of the challenge. And with every mile, runners experience a landscape that feels both rugged and remarkably peaceful.

The High Plains Half Marathon celebrates the character of this region—the land, the people, and the determination it takes to thrive in a place where distances are measured in horizons.

Whether chasing a personal best or simply taking in the view, runners will leave with something more than a finish time. They'll leave having experienced a race that could only happen here.

High Plains Half Marathon.
Where the Road Meets the Horizon. Run the Wide Open.

Course Overview

- Surface: Half Marathon is pavement. 5K and 10K is mixture of pavement and dirt road.
- Course: Half Marathon is mostly County Road U. 5K and 10K will utilize roads around Lake Fryer.
- Elevation: Mixture of flats and rolling hills. VERY beginner friendly.
- Location: Wolf Creek Park / Lake Fryer
- Weather: Historic Average shows 45-70 degrees.
- No Cup Race: We don't serve cups, please make sure to bring your own water bottle or pack.

Schedule

Friday October 22nd, 2027
4PM to 7PM Early Packet Pickup at Perryton Activity Center

Saturday October 23rd, 2027
6AM to 7:30AM - Packet Pickup at Wolf Creek Park
7:45AM - Half Marathon Start
8:05 AM - 10K START
8:25 AM - 5K STAR
CUTOFF TIME: 4 HRS

Awards / Swag

Half Marathon - Absolutely awesome finisher medal and very nice race shirt
5K and 10K - Absolutely awesome finisher medal

We will have other merch for sale on the day of the race as well for those folks that want to purchase t-shirts, hats and other items.

Other Race Value Adds

1. Aid stations every two-ish miles with water, electrolytes and calories.
2. The Lobo - Restaurant at the lake right by the start / finish line
3. Food trucks
4. High Plains Half Marathon merch booth
5. Race day photography so you get photos of yourself out on the course and crossing the finish line
6. Lots of room to hang out before, during and after the race (bring the kids, there is a play ground!)
7. Camping spots for those that want to camp (must reserve through the park)

Event's current local time: 1:08 PM CT