The Race

Just north of Houston, the longest trail in Texas winds its way through Sam Houston National Forest. The 96-mile Lone Star Hiking Trail may only be explored on foot, so why not run it!

Sam's Last Stand will be a fatass-style race across the entire LSHT. Starting at Trailhead 1 on the western terminus of the trail, 25 runners will have 36 hours to reach Trailhead 15 near Cleveland. Just 96 beautiful miles of towering pines and magnolias, trickling creeks and curious local wildlife.

We will provide minimal water along the course and allow drop bags.

The rest is up to you.

Course Information

While not common for fatass races, there will be a small registration fee for participating. This will help us buy water to cache for runners, and allow us to provide a LSHT patch to runners. Any leftover funds will be donated to the LSHT Club.

The LSHT is mostly marked with 2” x 4” aluminum markers and wooden directional signs. Markers with colored bands distinguish connecting trails and should NOT be followed for this event. Follow the LSHT signs and know the route!

Respect other hikers. On road sections, stay on the left side facing traffic, as close to the edge of the road as possible. Beware of partiers at trailheads in the evening hours. Watch out for nature (spiderwebs, poison ivy, hogs, coyotes). Anticipate aggressive farm dogs!

Some recommended gear for safety: rain jacket/poncho, gloves, beanie, 500 extra calories.
ALL runners must have the route loaded on their phone and be able to show proof of this at bib pickup or at the race start.

Event's current local time: 10:11 PM CT