Jacob's Ladder Challenge
Waco, TX
Wed, Sep 16, 2026
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When
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
Where
Redwood Shelter, Waco TX
Distances
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Typical weather
73–90°F · low rain risk
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2025
73–92°F
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74–93°F
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71–82°F
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73–91°F
dry
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72–90°F
dry
2020
72–86°F
dry
2019
77–95°F
dry
2018
74–87°F
dry
2017
76–94°F
dry
2016
74–92°F
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About this race
When:
- Date: Wednesday, September 16
- Time: 6:00 pm
Where:
- Location: Redwood Shelter
- City: Waco, TX
How it works:
- Challenge: The Jacob's Ladder Challenge is to see how many loops you can run from the Redwood Shelter, up Jacob's Ladder, and back to the Redwood Shelter in 30 minutes.
- Course: The course is 1K in length with a 70 ft elevation change (up Jacob's Ladder).
- Results: Your finish results will be the number of laps completed and your overall finish time after your last completed lap.
- Timing: We will be using our timing equipment to count your laps. Any laps completed after the 30 minute time limit will not count.
Awards:
- Bragging rights: There are no awards other than bragging rights in Open and Masters age groups.
- Refreshments: We will have water, but you can BYOB.
Registration:
- Free Registration: This is a free event for current members of the Waco Striders Running Club.
- Pre-register: Even though the registration is free we do want you to pre-register so we can assign bib numbers.
Bib Pick Up:
- Timing: On-site registration and Bib pick-up will be from 5:30-6:00 pm at the Redwood Shelter.
More Information:
- Event URL: Jacob's Ladder Challenge Registration
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