Oldest Trail Run in Texas on Lake Texoma

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As the oldest trail run in Texas, Cross Timbers Trail Run 2019 will be the 38th annual running of this event! Enjoy the rugged trails on the shoreline of Lake Texoma on the Texas side with the comfortable temperatures that come with being in Texas in February. We have distances to create an enjoyable day or a hard-fought challenge for anyone!

Lake Texoma is situated right on the border of Texas and Oklahoma. This lake is very popular, attracting 6 million visitors a year. Over 400 runners and walkers gather together every February to run the Cross Timbers Trail out-and-back along the lake’s shore. It’s a challenging wooded course with lots of roots, rocks, and hills to keep you challenged and engaged!

This is the 3rd and final race in The Active Joe Trail Race Series. Run any timed distance at all 3 of our trail races and earn an extra medal.

The race takes place at Juniper Point West Campground on the Texas side of Lake Texoma. With rolling hills, the trails offer up some pretty views of the wooded areas on the shore of the lake and also of the lake itself.

50 Mile | Marathon | Half Marathon | 5 Mile

The course is two-way traffic.  The 50 Mile course is 2 times out-and-back on the full trail.  The Marathon is 1 time out-and-back on the full trail.  The Half Marathon is 1 time out-and-back on a portion of the trail.  The 5 Mile course is 1 time out-and-back on a smaller portion of the trail.

Saturday, February 17, 2018 – 
Packet pickup available before each race
6:00 am – Packet Pickup
6:30 am – 50 miler and Marathon race start
7:15 am – Packet pickup ends
7:30 am – Half Marathon race start
7:45 am – 5 Mile race start

1:30 pm – 1st loop must be completed (at Juniper Point).
4:45 pm – must leave Paw Paw Point aid station (approx. 36.5 miles) by this time.
5:45 pm – must leave Rock Creek Resort aid station (approx. 40 miles) by this time
7:45 pm – must leave Cedar Bayou aid station (approx. 47 miles) by this time.

How to get to Cross Timber Trail

For GPS, use the address 32843 U.S. 377, Gordonville, TX 76245 to map to get to the parking area.

From Whitesboro, TX travel 13 miles north on Highway 377. The campground is on the left side of the highway just before you get to the Willis Bridge that crosses into Oklahoma.

Please follow instructions of any parking volunteers and adhere to any instructions on signs.

Juniper Point Campground

The Juniper Point (west) campground will be completely closed for this year’s race as they are replacing the water lines out there. With no water access, no tent camping will be allowed at the start/finish area this year.

38 sites are available in the C section of Buncombe Campground just 3 miles away from the start/finish. They will all be first-come, first-served, and will be $12 per night. No attendant will be on duty to take money, so use the honor vault station at the entry kiosk to pay for your spot.

Be aware that if you have an existing reservation during the lapse of the Federal Government funding period, and the location is not fully staffed, your reservation may not be honored. If you do make a reservation for the near future and the lapse in funding is not resolved by your arrival date, your reservation may not be honored or others may have occupied your site. Please consider this when making new reservations.

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