5389 Mill Creek Rd., Cat Spring TX
Friday, August 21st, 2026
Event Overview
Texas' Hottest trail race, the Habanero Hundred was born from a summer long-run gone wrong (ask Race Director Cal) and is now one of the largest trail races in the state, held in August every year with options for many distances and the marquee event being the 100-mile distance.
Relay Options
- Team Opportunity: You can run with a team, friends, or family to complete this monumental task.
- First Finisher: In the first year of the event, we only had ONE finisher in the 100 Mile event, Julie Schmal!
- Honoring Finishers: We print 100mi finishers' names on the back of the next year's shirt.
- Historical Context: Between 2015 and 2024 there have only been 162 finishes of the Habanero Hundred 100mi.
Challenge Yourself
Are you up for the challenge? Maybe start with one of our shorter solo distances or join a team in the highly competitive relay events for either the 100km or 100mi distance relays.
Race Venue
The race is held at the beautiful 7IL ranch just outside of Bellville, Texas. The ranch has been open for more than five generations, and it was opened for public use in 1999. The facility is over 1,150 acres with water/electric and RV hookups as well.
Race Day Details
- Start Time: The Habanero Hundred starts at HIGH NOON.
- Cutoff Time: The 30-hour cutoff will end at 6:00 PM on Sunday.
- Participant Perks: All runners will receive an event shirt, and the race will be chip-timed.
- Awards: There will be belt buckles for 100M & 100K finishers, and medals for the 50k, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and Relay Teams.
New for 2026
Announcing the Habanero 135! Because 100 miles was not enough for our veteran Habanero Hundred finishers. We will be announcing additional details in 2026 for this race, which is planned to start on the Friday at 6 PM. Entry is not guaranteed and is reserved for experienced ultra runners. The 135 may not be used by those looking for extra time in the 100 Mile distance.
Additional Information
For more details and to register, visit the official race page: Habanero Hundred Race.
